Ross Mckay
Cambridge,Cambridgeshire
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in calendar management and Microsoft Office proficiency, complemented by strong time and people management skills. Demonstrates a professional tone through email and communication, ensuring effective collaboration across teams. Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud with a deep understanding of the music industry, aiming to leverage these skills to drive organisational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of promotions
FatPoppaDaddys LTD
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2025.05 - Current
- Manage a team of 10+ promoters ensuring flyers and campaigns are enacted on time to sell as many tickets as possible
- Complete Graphics design to a high level in order for club nights to be appealing and unique compared to our competing brands
- Manage a content schedule on time to maximise social media growth and engagement
- Interact and liaise with artist agents and a management in a professional manner when booking artists to play at our events.
A&R
Warning
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2023.04 - Current
- Acquired a variety of new demos which could best fit the label from a variety of artists
- Planned and organised the release calendar including in depth content plans for each release
- Liaise with artists to ensure release content was produced and put out on time
Resident Disc Jockey
Self Employed
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2021.11 - Current
- Kept up-to-date with latest industry trends to remain competitive in the field.
- Showcased creativity for unique sound blending through turntable mastery.
- Fostered a dynamic ambience by responding to crowd's mood and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to different venues' sound systems, ensuring top-notch performances every time.
- Although highly focused in Cambridge this role has lead me to gain residencies across Brighton, Bristol, Manchester and London
Assistant Artist Management Intern
Starwood Management
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
2023.08 - 2024.03
- Reviewed artist new music and projects in order to find the labels best suited for their music
- Helped create social media content strategies and ensured strategies were effective and enacted on time
- Reviewed Market trends to make informed decisions on how the artist can best grow and develop their brand
Education
Bachelor of Science - Audio Music Technology
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 2021.09 - 2025.05
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of music industry and current music trends
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Professional Tone through email and communication
- Time management
- People Management
- Adobe Creative Cloud Proficiency
Affiliations
- Music Production and DJ Sets
Accomplishments
Support for AndyC, Wilkinson, Sub Focus, Dimension, SHY FX and Fish56Octagon with an upcoming support on Hybrid Minds UK tour.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of promotions
FatPoppaDaddys LTD
2025.05 - Current
Assistant Artist Management Intern
Starwood Management
2023.08 - 2024.03
A&R
Warning
2023.04 - Current
Resident Disc Jockey
Self Employed
2021.11 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Audio Music Technology
Anglia Ruskin University
2021.09 - 2025.05