Tomoya Mizuno

Spearheaded commercial growth and partnership strategy for Mixmag AE group, working remotely covering 6 different territories in Europe and the Americas, enhancing revenue generation and market expansion.

• Spearheaded venue and partner outreach, securing new event locations and commercial opportunities across key markets
• Owned end-to-end deal pipeline from prospecting through to P&L development, negotiation, and execution
• Created and launched the Mixmag Guide concept, generating ~£150K annual revenue through a zero-risk commercial model
• Designed a scalable partnership framework that reversed traditional outbound sales dynamics, positioning Mixmag as an inbound opportunity resulting in venues proactively approaching for collaborations
• Developed and executed brand partnership strategies, aligning artists, venues, and sponsors for commercially successful campaigns
• Played a key role in international event expansion, contributing to growth across clubs, festivals, and branded experiences
• Built and maintained high-value relationships across promoters, agents, venues, and global brand partners
• Collaborated cross-functionally to convert audience reach into monetised opportunities
• Identified and unlocked new revenue streams through innovative commercial concepts and strategic placements

• Managed logistics and hospitality for internationally touring artists and VIP guests.
• Delivered seamless event execution, managing up to five live events per week.
• Led artist liaison and backstage operations, ensuring comfort, professionalism, and brand consistency.
• Built strong relationships across performers, agents, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Delivered in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments with professionalism and calm.
• Handled client queries promptly delivering superior customer service.

• Led end-to-end production of live events, overseeing both technical delivery and creative execution across multiple venues and formats
• Managed all production elements including staging, AV, lighting, sound, and show design
• Acted as the key liaison between artists, agents, venues, and technical teams to align on briefs, budgets, and delivery timelines
• Built and managed production schedules, advancing shows from concept through to on-site execution
• Negotiated and managed supplier relationships, controlling costs while maintaining high production standards
• Directed load-ins, rehearsals, and live show operations, ensuring health & safety compliance at all stages
• Collaborated on creative direction, contributing to stage design, audience experience, and overall show flow

• For the last three consecutive years I have single handedly recruited and directed a team of 6+ managing hospitality, logistics, and stage turnover for 30+ artists at one of Londons fastest growing music festivals.
• Coordinated artist travel, technical needs, and schedules on tight festival timelines.
• Balanced practical backstage management with people skills and discretion.

• Delivered top UK sales performance, leading on client acquisition and retention.
• Identified and targeted hospitality venues, cafés, and retailers most likely to stock our beverages, using market research and competitor analysis to refine outreach.
• Planned and executed highly efficient daily sales routes, averaging 12+ in-person meetings or location visits per day, balancing coverage across multiple boroughs.
• Honed timekeeping, mapping, and route-optimisation skills to ensure maximum productivity and minimal travel time between meetings.
• Secured key hospitality partnerships and presented at brand events to build awareness and strengthen relationships.
• Built long-term rapport with decision-makers to encourage repeat orders and expand product presence.

• Supported music release campaigns, artist communications, and promotional coordination.
• Handled catalog updates and merchandise logistics.

• Mark Hix, Soho & Tramshed – Trained under a top UK chef.
• Okko, London Fields – Specialised in Asian fusion cuisine.
• Old Tom & English – Junior Sous Chef at a British tapas-style restaurant.
• Japanese Ramen Pop-Ups – Organised and cooked for pop-up events serving over 300 covers per weekend.
• Private Chef - For HNW Client on Private Yacht (MY/ My Lady Rose)

• Arranged artist travel, visa applications, and international logistics.
• Managed assets such as artwork, press, and event collateral with agents and promoters.