AFIKA NXUMALO

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EDUCATION
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

May 2014

B.A. in Media Studies; Minor: Entrepreneurship

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

August 2008- May 2009

B.S. in Social Work and Political Science; GPA: 3.78; Chancellors List: 2/3 Semesters; Deans List: 3/3 Semesters
Honors: Virginia Dysard Scholarship; Robert J. Wineburg Honorary Scholarship; University Marshalls: awarded to the
top 1% of academic achievers
EXPERIENCE
BMG Chrysalis, Green & Bloom, New York, NY
March 2014-present
Published Songwriter/ Producer
Write, record and produce original music for major label recording artists and for corporate synchronization license;
companies include NesTea, The Coca Cola Company, ESPN, et al.
Coordinate scheduling and budgets between 10-12 member teams for project completion
Freelance Social Media Consultant, New York, NY
July 2015-present
Develop effective social media strategy for developing artists and small businesses across all relevant platforms
Set and achieve engagement and growth goals with a focus on brand loyalty

To date, every client has grown followers by 200%, increased conversion rates by 150%, and increased
engagement by 300%
Universal Records, Rec One Entertainment, London, UK
July 2010-December 2012
Executive Producer
Wrote & recorded over 100 original pieces for release and distribution in the worlds largest international markets,
including the US, Europe, South Africa, and Japan

Saved company over $50,000 by reallocating budget and building teams with complementary skills
Music Dealers, New York, NY
November 2012-present
Licensed Songwriter
Compose original music for international brands, including The Coca-Cola Company
Anchor Capital Partners, Greensboro, NC
September 2007-June 2010
Executive Assistant/Intern
Assisted the Principal of the firm in day-to-day operations, including word processing, investment analysis, and
bookkeeping, using Quicken software to audit mid-size companies ($5M-$50M valuation)
SKILLS & INTERESTS

Microsoft Office, Advanced Proficiency, 5+ years experience

Quicken Pro, Intermediate Proficiency, 2 years experience
Avid ProTools 11, Advanced Proficiency, 4+ years experience
Logic Pro X, Advanced Proficiency, 3 years experience
SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
TEDxUNC, Student Speaker Competition Finalist
Coca Cola, Spotify, 52 Doses of Happiness Campaign, Featured Artist
BBC, National Public Radio, The World, Featured Contributor
MTV/ Bunim Murray Productions, Featured Artist
BBC Radio 1Extra, The Ace & Vis Show, Featured Artist
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

October 2013-January 2014

May 2013-November 2013
July 2013
November 2012-April 2013
November 2011

Girls Educational & Mentoring Services, Nelson Mandela Day Fundraiser, Executive Producer
World Vision, One Life Revolution Campaign, Concert Coordinator

July 2013
May 2008