Katiria Colon
Cambridge
Summary
As a seasoned media professional with over 14 years of experience and a Northeastern Leadership & Project Management graduate. I am a highly skilled and dynamic radio and TV host with extensive storytelling skills. My expertise lies in branding, A&R, visual advertising, and marketing, and I have a proven track record of planning and executing successful educational music industry programs by building and nurturing relationships. I am also experienced in creating, programming, and producing cutting-edge video content for radio and TV. With problem-solving abilities and infectious positive attitude, I'm able to motivate and lead others to exceed both professional and personal goals with measurable results. Moreover, fluent in both English and Spanish, which enables me to effectively communicate with diverse audiences. To learn more, please visit my website at www.expozedtv.com.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Joyner Fest
04.2024 - Current
- Logistics Management: Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors for equipment, stages, sound systems, lighting, and seating.
- Scheduling and Programming: Develop and manage the festival schedule, liaising with performers and speakers.
- Vendor and Exhibitor Relations: Manage contracts, space allocation, and address vendor needs during the festival.
- Volunteer Coordination: Recruit, train, and oversee volunteers for tasks like ticketing and crowd control.
- Marketing and Promotion: Collaborate on social media campaigns, advertising, and community outreach.
- Budget Management: Monitor expenses and optimize resources within financial constraints.
- On-Site Management: Oversee setup, execution, and breakdown of festival activities, ensuring safety and smooth operations.
- Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with sponsors, authorities, and community groups to meet their needs and maintain relationships.
On Air Talent
Dash Radio
08.2023 - Current
- Produced engaging radio segments spanning music, current events, and lifestyle topics.
- Created compelling content for competitions, interviews, and guest interactions.
- Utilized social media to increase station visibility and audience interaction.
- Conducted interviews with local and international celebrities, enhancing brand recognition.
- Orchestrated live coverage of special events.
- Participated in promotional events to expand station visibility and audience reach.
Studio Owner
ExpozedTV Studios
02.2021 - Current
- Consult with clients to understand their requirements and recommend suitable studio spaces.
- Cultivate strong relationships with partners to ensure smooth operations.
- Develop budgets aligned with costs and fees.
- Oversee administrative functions including accounting, purchasing, and building maintenance.
- Manage social media accounts by curating and posting engaging content.
- Design sets for clients and studio productions.
- Plan and coordinate events to engage clientele and promote studio offerings.
Founder and Event Organizer, Grind Con
EXpozedTV
08.2018 - Current
- Vision and Strategy: Define conference vision and strategic direction to foster learning and empowerment in the music and entertainment industry.
- Leadership and Management: Oversee planning, execution, and logistics for a cohesive and successful event.
- Content Curation: Select keynote speakers, panelists, workshop facilitators, and performers aligned with conference objectives.
- Participant Engagement: Facilitate networking sessions, workshops, panel discussions, and performances to encourage collaboration and enjoyment.
- Sponsorship and Talent Relations: Manage sponsorship outreach and talent relations to enhance participant experience.
- Promotion and Outreach: Lead marketing efforts to maximize conference visibility and impact.
- Financial Oversight: Manage budget allocation to meet conference goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
- Evaluation and Improvement: Gather post-event feedback to refine strategies for future conferences.
Founder, CEO, Producer, Host
Expozed TV
08.2016 - Current
- Content Creation: Produced seven seasons of documentary-style interviews featuring creatives, artists, entrepreneurs, and celebrities. Provided extensive media coverage for brands, concerts, screenings, pop-ups, and art exhibitions.
- Broadcast and Events: Produced a 30-minute live show showcasing diverse content. Orchestrated educational music business conference panels and workshops with global industry leaders.
- Media and Publication: Launched and managed ExpozedTV magazine spotlighting music leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives. Directed promotion, marketing, and social media campaigns.
- Event Management: Planned and executed events, including production and logistics.
- Leadership: Developed strategic growth strategies, led a diverse team, and fostered innovation.
- Partnerships: Built strategic alliances with industry leaders, sponsors, and community organizations.
- Financial Oversight: Managed company budget for sustainability and strategic investments.
- Innovation: Pioneered new media technologies and platforms to advance ExpozedTV's industry presence.
On-Air Talent | DJ Announcer | Content Producer
IHeartMedia Inc.
04.2018 - 02.2020
- Collaborated with iHeartMedia executives to advance the mission and vision of JAMN 945.
- Served as Boston producer for "The Breakfast Club" Power 105, handling local news production and on-air traffic and weather updates.
- Hosted "Get on the Mic with Katiria," engaging listeners with compelling overnight and weekend content.
- Conducted celebrity interviews and created brand content for social media.
- Edited audio for weekly shows and productions.
- Wrote news stories and articles for online publication.
- Provided updates on pop culture, hip-hop fashion, and entertainment news.
- Contributed to station and concert promotions.
- Provided on-air talent for commercial advertising.
Education
Master of Science - Leadership and Project Management
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts And Dance
University Of Massachusetts - Boston
Boston, MA06.2014
Skills
- Project Management, digital marketing, Promotions and content creator
- TV and radio programming TV Host, On Air Talent Media Producer Voiceover professional Audio editing Public speaking
- Social media manager
- Leadership, Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Proficient in Zoom Video Communications, Microsoft Suite, PowerPoint, Apple applications, Excel and Word
- Strong creative vision A&R Hip-Hop R&B, Pop, Latin, Afro-beat music
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Additional Information
Past interviews/ have worked with: Darkchild, Afro B, Anderson Paak, Sean Paul, Clinton Sparks, Dizzy CleanFace, Amadeus Casanova, Neyo, Ty Dolla Sign, Young MA, Fivio Foreign, Symba, Love n Hiphop celebrities, Angez Mo, David Ortiz, Michael Stuart, etc. Numerous of Indie artist from Boston, New York, Miami, California, Atlanta, and other important community leaders.
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Joyner Fest
04.2024 - Current
On Air Talent
Dash Radio
08.2023 - Current
Studio Owner
ExpozedTV Studios
02.2021 - Current
Founder and Event Organizer, Grind Con
EXpozedTV
08.2018 - Current
On-Air Talent | DJ Announcer | Content Producer
IHeartMedia Inc.
04.2018 - 02.2020
Founder, CEO, Producer, Host
Expozed TV
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Leadership and Project Management
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts And Dance
University Of Massachusetts - Boston
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