Kevin McDermott
Email: kevinmcdermott@uchicago.edu
LinkedIn: LinkedIn
Instagram: @troolytrap
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EDUCATION
- The University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
- Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Specializing in Business
Expected, June 2027
EXPERIENCE
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Real Ones Show Chicago, IL
Press & Strategy Intern February 2026 – Present
- Attended live events while taking on various responsibilities such as press photography and artist interviews
- Developed, arranged, and rolled out journalistic hip-hop content taking several digital forms
- Ideated and coordinated with teams on branding and copy via content calendars and in-person workshops
Never Too Different (Record Label) Boston, MA
Content Strategy & Artist Relations Intern July 2025 – January 2026
- Worked with artist Token and his team on managing social media profiles and creating promotional content
- Oversaw a 130% increase in Spotify monthly listeners and a national tour selling 25000+ tickets
- Edited 50+ videos incorporating clips, text, audio, and images using video editing software
Journeys Chicago, IL
Sales Associate May 2022 – January 2025
- Greeted, assisted, & pitched 50+ customers daily in a professional and courteous manner
- Processed $500+ daily in customer exchanges, counted cash, & completed positive transactions
- Organized stockroom & fulfilled package orders
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
Major Activities Board Chicago, IL
Marketing Department October 2023 – Present
- Communicated with music industry proponents in order to secure artists and organize yearly school festivals
- Helped to arrange a variety of on-campus social/music events throughout the school year
- Assisted in the design of posters, blogs, and additional content to market festivals & concerts
Firebird Magazine Chicago, IL
Writer/Editor October 2023 – Present
- Researched & wrote 5+ original articles for a curated music publication
- Collaborated with artists, editors, and editors-in-chief to create published works, digital & physical
- Edited original articles written by self & others
The Mark Chicago, IL
Consultant/Designer October 2023 – May 2025
- Formed quarterly partnerships with businesses & project teams to generate revenue via marketing tactics
- Performed research, executed deliverables, & presented findings to clients in a variety of competitive markets
- Interviewed candidates across multiple rounds & built team workshops to onboard new members
SKILLS
- Specialization: Event production, marketing consulting, stage rigging, online advertising, web/graphic design
- Software: Adobe photo & video editing, Capcut, FL Studio, Google Ecosystem, Lightworks, Microsoft Excel
- Other: Client-facing communication, deadline-oriented delivery, taking initiative, academic responsibility