contact

732-532-4784
johnlakeman@icloud.com
Tinton Falls, NJ

education

Bandier Program for Recording & Entertainment Industries
S.I. Newhouse School of
Public Communications
Syracuse University
Graduation: May 2028
GPA: 3.6

skills

Data Analytics
Chartmetric • ROSTR • Luminate • Feature.fm • Google Sheets • Microsoft Excel

Content Creation
Adobe Photoshop • AdobeIllustrator • Adobe InDesign • Adobe Premiere Pro • Instagram Management • TikTok Dashboard • Spotify for Artists

coursework

Live Music & Brand Activation
Record Labels & Music Publishers
Social Media & Data for Music Business
Multimedia Storytelling
Graphic Design

Jerk Magazine
Content Creator
Syracuse, NY | Sept 2025 - May 2026
• Collaborate with the social media team to plan and create digital content promoting Jerk Magazine’s monthly issues
• Contribute ideas during pitch meetings and design story posts using graphic design tools

The Stone Pony
Internship
Asbury Park, NJ | May 2025 - Aug 2025
• Worked around the venue in different positions, including researching artists, merchandise, and marketing
• Learned about the inner workings of a high profile venue at the local level

Mahogany
Manager, Graphic Designer
Tinton Falls, NJ | Jun 2022 - Present
• Responsible for creating social media content and developing a content calendar to promote the band’s events
• Create musical arrangements to be performed at events

University Union
Content Creator & Video Editor
Syracuse, NY | Dec 2024 - May 2025
• Responsible for filming and editing content to be posted on University Union’s Instagram page
• Research strategies for effective event promotion and audience engagement
Sounds of the Shore
Audio Engineer, Co-host
Tinton Falls, NJ | Apr 2022 - Jun 2023
• Produced and co-hosted a podcast about the Jersey Shore music scene
• Edited audio from interviews and musical performances on Logic Pro
• Developed strong communication skills through speaking with guests such as Sopranos actor Steve Schirripa

Flynn O’Hara
Retail Associate
Holmdel, NJ | 2022 - 2024
• Assisted clients with selecting and purchasing school uniforms; facilitated a positive shopping experience
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