Aaron Majors

Current

• Social Media Manager at The Santa Clara Vanguard

Past

• Box Officer at Houston Cinema Arts Society
• Marketing Director at Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra
• Mac Specialist at Apple Retail

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Education

• University of Houston
• Universidad Andrés Bello
• Brazoswood High School

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Connections

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• {Aa}
• Twitter

Aaron Majors’s Summary

I have experience in the marketing, public relations, and performing arts fields, as well as work experience in various non-profits in administrative roles. "Sophisticated Texan" is NOT an oxymoron!

Aaron Majors’s Specialties:

My extensive background regarding music encompasses all aspects whether it is marketing/promotion, education, recording/engineering, performing, etc. Classically trained musician, and well versed in Anthropological studies. Experience living abroad (Chile) and knowledgeable of many cultures. (4 semesters of Spanish... Not fluent, but able to hold basic conversations.)

Aaron Majors’s Experience

• Social Media Manager

  The Santa Clara Vanguard

  (Music industry)

  March 2008 — Present (1 year 9 months)

  Collaborate with CEO and other board members regarding advertising, marketing, promotion, and recruitment details. Responsible for mass communication of information to over 7,000 fans and members. Goal to attract and keep revenue flow from existing members/fans, and provide opportunities and avenues for potential organizational growth.

• Box Officer

  Houston Cinema Arts Society

  (Motion Pictures and Film industry)

  November 2009 — November 2009 (1 month)

  Worked the first full-sized film festival in Houston, TX, assisting in the Box Office of the Angelika Film Center, as well as transporting and accommodating visiting artists, providing customer service and support, assisting with theater operations, and helping herd cats. It was a LOT of fun and a great experience.

• Marketing Director

  Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra

  (Music industry)

  February 2009 — October 2009 (9 months)

  I did a little bit of everything, but mostly focused on marketing and advertising with the Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra. I handled all media and press contacts, worked with advertisers, and helped maintain our outward appearance and image.

• Mac Specialist

  Apple Retail

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; AAPL; Retail industry)

  March 2006 — August 2006 (6 months)

  Customer relations and product salesman, specializing in software and hardware solutions. Acquired a wealth of knowledge regarding computer and office management, computer business solutions, etc. Direct, personal interaction with local and international customers, including large businesses, to accommodate their needs while selling our product in an efficient and profitable manner.

Aaron Majors’s Education

• University of Houston

  B.A. , Music/Anthropology , 2003 — 2008

  Focused on music as it relates to culture and the relationships between art and people. This type of knowledge and experience directly applies to my work in mass communication, market research, fundraising and development, as well as community and group engagement, etc. Understanding various roles within a culture coincide to marketing an organization or entity more efficiently. Through courses in tourism, cultural anthropology, music, and many more, I have acquired a well-rounded education and wide reaching background of information to reference. I also have been recognized on the Dean’s List, and am an active alumnus of the school.

  Activities and Societies:

  "Spirit of Houston" Marching Band

• Universidad Andrés Bello

  Spanish/Anthropology 2007 — 2007

  In Chile, I participated in a study abroad program focusing on the Spanish language. I lived with a local family and was immersed in the Chilean culture. While in South America, I traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Argentina, and many parts of Chile. I met many people during this semester abroad and formed close relationships with students from around the world, gaining a better appreciation for the world we live in, and understanding the foundations of international relationships. My understanding of the Spanish language, while not fluent, was augmented by my completion of four semesters of Spanish - both in Chile and at the University of Houston.

• Brazoswood High School

  1999 — 2003

  In high school, I was very involved with the music department and the marching band. This led to my eventual decision to major in music, but also can be attributed to my involvement with the Colts Drum and Bugle Corps (Dubuque, Iowa) and the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps (Santa Clara, California). Both of these organizations are prestigious competing units that travel across the country each summer. Over the course of my three summers in drum corps, I have visited virtually every state in the contiguous USA.

  Activities and Societies:

  Brazoswood Buccaneer Band

Additional Information

Aaron Majors’s Websites:

• {Aa}
• Twitter

Aaron Majors’s Interests:

Music (all aspects), Anthropology, Marketing, Green Technology, Web 2.0/Networking

Aaron Majors’s Groups:

ASCAP, League of American Orchestras

•    The University of Houston Alumni Association
•    Santa Clara Vanguard Alumni

Aaron Majors’s Honors:

Texas HS Region 17 Band - 00-03
Texas Area F Band - 03
Texas HS Region 17 Jazz (Lead Trumpet) - 03
Texas Area F Jazz (Lead Trumpet) - 03

Aaron Majors’s Contact Settings

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