Luke Middleton
Los Angeles
Summary
Experienced in planning and executing both large multi-day events and small-scale operations, with strong people coordination and logistical management skills. STEM-educated, with a disciplined approach to engineering problems—working effectively with incomplete information and converging on practical, testable solutions. Demonstrated ability to operate within creative disciplines, showing a clear understanding of brand image, creative vision, and public-facing communication. Comfortable switching between precision technical work and higher-level systems thinking to ensure projects are coherent, functional, and delivered.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Orphanage Logisitics Volunteer
Little Lamb Children's Center
Kamapala, Uganda
08.2021 - Current
- Led efforts to uphold previously unsupported and unofficial orphanage, raising $6K+ in 5 years.
- Co-led NGO registration, communicating with local Ugandan government, overcoming linguistic & bureaucratic barriers
- Built a website to increase global outreach
- Collaborated on local business plan to achieve self-sufficiency, after local founder lost his job.
- Raised awareness for orphanage within high school, bringing in 300$ from single fundraiser.
Night Club Event Organizer
Essence Records
Italy
09.2024 - Current
- Coordinated event logistics leading up to and during events including venue selection, entrance flow of attendees, VIP management.
- 1000+ followers across all socials
- Played at 10+ Clubs/Events across 3 countries so far (Italy, Switzerland, Spain)
- Played at THE ICE St.Moritz 2026 - prestigious automotive event w attending brands such as Koenigsegg, Pagani, Ferrari, Lamborghini. Easily 100+ million in automotive value each year.
- Pivoted towards growth & learning outcomes: prioritizing brand image, and gaining experience.
Fashion Model
ModelsMilano, CastingFirenze
Milan & Florence, Italy
05.2024 - Current
- Modeled for multi billion dollar high-fashion brands (Gucci, Ferragamo, Polimoda)
- Featured in Vogue Italy
- Done jobs in E-commerce, Campaign Work, Runways, Fitments.
- Collaborated with designers and stylists to create compelling fashion narratives during runways, campaigns, E-commerce work.
Startup Founder
R.Chitettura
Florence, Italy
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Founded service oriented business, realizing projects for local Florentine Architectural firms.
- Integrated Computer Aided Design, FDM 3D-Printing & Reverse Silicon Molding amongst other techniques to materialize client designs.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2029
High School Diploma -
International School of Florence
Florence, Italy05-2025
Skills
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Event marketing
- Budgeting and finance
- Client relationship development
- Fundraising
- CAD Design
- Data Analysis
Certification
- OnShape Computer Aided Design Fluency Training - Dec 2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Interests
- Cooking
- Sketching
- People watching
- Building niche music playlists so that when the opportunity arises I can set the perfect vibe and be entirely in the moment
Timeline
Night Club Event Organizer
Essence Records
09.2024 - Current
Startup Founder
R.Chitettura
08.2024 - 05.2025
Fashion Model
ModelsMilano, CastingFirenze
05.2024 - Current
Orphanage Logisitics Volunteer
Little Lamb Children's Center
08.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
International School of Florence