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Alexander Allen McDonnell

London

Summary

A hard-working and inquisitive recent graduate with multi-faceted experience in the entertainment industry, and a long held passion for documentary film. Authorized to work in the U.S and the United Kingdom

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

A&R Scout Consultant

Young Poet Records
06.2023 - Current

Working a part of the A&R team to facilitate artist signings, and research the current music landscape. Help strategize and formulate creative release campaigns for emerging talent on the label roster

Junior Researcher

Kush Communications Ltd, Take Me To The Opera, BBC
03.2023 - 04.2023

Worked closely with Angelica Jopson, and host, Zeinab Badawi, to conduct substantive, topical research for each episode, assist with logistical planning including scheduling interviews and coordinating shoots, support the production team, and provide deliverables to the post production team

Transcriber

Ventureland, '99 Docuseries, Amazon Prime Video
04.2023 - 06.2023

Transcribed archive footage, source material, and interviews for upcoming Prime Video docuseries '99, recounting Manchester United's historic, treble winning season

A&R Intern

PMR Records
09.2022 - 04.2023

Worked on the release campaigns for Master Peace, Ruti, and Briskin. Worked with A&R Manager as their primary scout, establishing relations with numerous artists, producers, and industry personnel in the UK and U.S.

Consulting Intern

OC&C Strategy Consultants
05.2020 - 07.2020

Internship at OC&C Strategy Consultants supporting project teams through activities such as inventory checks, scheduling meetings, and creating and analyzing excel data sets.

Production Assistant

Marshmallow Laser Feast
05.2017 - 07.2017

London-based experimental film production company that specializes in using virtual reality (VR). Worked as a production assistant doing storyboard development, helping to create content ideas, and rendering immersive content using Unity Pro.

Production Assistant

Independent Documentary Film
01.2016 - 05.2018

One of three selected to direct, film, research, and edit a documentary detailing how London's underfunded public school system enabled gang activity in North London. Interviewed and filmed students who detailed their personal experiences, and helped edit the film on Premiere Pro.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Social Anthropology

SOAS, University of London
London, United Kingdom
04.2023

High School Diploma -

American School in London
London, England
05.2018

Skills

  • Research and analysis
  • Content development
  • Archive logging
  • Transcribing
  • Proficient with Microsoft OS (including MS Excel)
  • Data analytics
  • Proficient with Avid Media Composer
  • Proficient with camera and film equipment

Timeline

A&R Scout Consultant

Young Poet Records
06.2023 - Current

Transcriber

Ventureland, '99 Docuseries, Amazon Prime Video
04.2023 - 06.2023

Junior Researcher

Kush Communications Ltd, Take Me To The Opera, BBC
03.2023 - 04.2023

A&R Intern

PMR Records
09.2022 - 04.2023

Consulting Intern

OC&C Strategy Consultants
05.2020 - 07.2020

Production Assistant

Marshmallow Laser Feast
05.2017 - 07.2017

Production Assistant

Independent Documentary Film
01.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations And Social Anthropology

SOAS, University of London

High School Diploma -

American School in London
Alexander Allen McDonnell