Hello, I'm Englesia, a creative freelancer with broad business experience spanning both independent and company-based work since 2012, in Shanghai, USA, and Europe. I currently have one year left to complete my university Bachelor's in Business Management with concentration in Innovation & Enterprise.
My tenacious work ethic, meticulous administrative skills, and passionate creative commitment are exhibited in my accomplishments: creative media & marketing freelancing, agency workforce experience, international artist vocation, and concurrent educational pursuit!
You can reach me by email at:
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2017-PRESENT
Freelance:
Website Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Videography, Copywriting, Administration, Organising
(Oakland / London / Singapore / Remote)
Website design in English & Mandarin /
Graphic design for promotion and social media content /
Promotional photography and videography /
Video production & editing /
Copywriting for websites and social media /
Administration of email and diary management,
administrative data input, collection, and research,
as well as in-person decluttering & lifestyle organising.
Websites designed include:
Carmen & Family Bar-B-Que (+ food photos by me)
Dream Day Africa Wedding Couture Rentals
www.englesia.online (my creative vocation website)
www.eleggett.info (the website you're on now!)
2018
Artist Manager at 'House of Us' Agency
(London / International)
Remote and in-person work in London and on extended USA tour for pop artist Rina Sawayama.
Strategy for touring & brand partnerships /
Graphic design /
Videography & photography content creation /
Curating, producing, & overseeing events /
Transport logistics /
Schedule management /
Day-to-day social media management.
Required off-the-clock use of secure collaboration, productivity, and messaging apps.
2015-PRESENT
DJ & Musical Artist at 'Englesia'
Self-Managed & Independent
(Oakland/London/Touring/Worldwide)
Self-taught in DJing, music production, and performance since age 15, and self-managing my artist career since age 18, I have been booked in 12+ countries on 3 continents, played 100s of DJ sets, put out multiple independent digital (60,000+ plays) and physical releases, and been featured in respected publications such as Dazed, i-D Italy, ResidentAdvisor, Mixmag, Coeval, Fader and more. I have also received multiple artist fundings.
Expert knowledge of DJ equipment & technology /
Musical production, mixing & mastering /
Visual branding & graphic design /
Copywriting & successful grant application /
Budget & contract creation & management /
Diary & travel itinerary creation & management /
Social media management & marketing.
See press, tours, and more at www.englesia.online
2015-2019
Founder - Music & Art Events Management at 'UNITI'
(London/Worldwide)
UNITI was a platform for marginalized creatives, and was featured in multiple respected publications such as DAZED, Mixmag, CRACK, AQNB and more. Founded in 2015, UNITI has organized and put on 20+ music events over 4 years (in cities such as London, Amsterdam, Boston, New York City, Los Angeles, Washington DC, Oakland), had radio residencies, and put out music releases from over 15 artists (garnering 150,000+ plays).
Event concept, creation, management /
Music (live/DJs) & visual artist lineups curation /
Social media management & content creation /
Guerrilla marketing & social media marketing /
Venue search & liaising /
Artist booking & contract creation /
Sustaining working relationships with booking agencies & music-related organisations /
Team-working & delegation /
Graphic design for promotion, flyers, album art.
2012-15
Music Marketing & Events Internships
(Shanghai)
Internships at Arkham, Yeti Out, A2LIVE, WEARESTD.
In both English & Chinese:
Copywriting & social media marketing /
Guerrilla marketing /
Event photography & image editing /
Artist hospitality & event assistance.
SKILLS
LANGUAGES
English (Native), Chinese
COMPUTER SKILLS
ADVANCED: Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Drive, Google Calendar, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Pages, Apple Keynote, Apple iMovie, Apple GarageBand, Logic Pro X
PROFICIENT: Adobe Premiere Pro, MS ExCel, Apple Numbers
PROFESSIONAL
Determined,
Innovative,
Hard-working,
Prioritising,
Task-oriented,
Committed,
Team player
PERSONALITY
Creative,
Organised,
Confident,
Problem-Solving,
Passionate,
Adaptable,
Multicultural,
Supportive,
Communicative,
Activist,
Leader,
Listener
EDUCATION
2018-21
University Bachelor's Degree
BA Business Management, Focus in Innovation & Enterprise (Hons)
Currently in process, Business major began in 2018.
2015-18
University Studies
Popular Music Performance - Vocals,
Sound Engineering
Studies pursued in London.
2014
University Summer Course
'Art Exhibition & Museum Curation'
Completed at Richmond, The American International University in London, at age 17.
2011-15
American High School Diploma
Completed at Shanghai American School, where I founded a female equality club and took on the role of soccer team captain, later awarded Most Valuable Player.
