Kaya Oledzka is a musician, singer, songwriter, and event organizer based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. She has almost 10 years of music experience performing genres like jazz, pop, and hip-hop. She writes and performs her own music. Kaya also has experience promoting and managing events for musicians in the UK and abroad. She is currently looking for a challenging role that allows her to continue growing professionally.
3. Something About me
It is with considerable interest that I enclose my resume for this position. With almost 10 years of
music-related experience, I am confident in my ability to become a part of your team.
I am experienced, enthusiastic and focusedperson who
enjoys being a part of as well as leading a successful and productive team. I am passionate
about giving the best possible into every task I take on, and enjoy working in a busy environment
and relishes the challenge of managing a diverseworkload. I am able to establish a
healthy and supportive relationship with not only clients but also my colleagues with the
aim of promoting and reinforcing ethicsin a workplace. I am someone who is
fundamentally committed to good practise and innovation and who is very much
a team player. Always engaged in continuous learning in order to broaden my knowledge and
experience, I am confident, passionate and enthusiastic about working in
mentioned field. I am currently looking for a challenging role that is only limited by the candidates'
drive and ambition.
4. • I am a highly talented Musician with extensive experience in
entertaining live audiences in night clubs, concert halls, and theatres
featuring Jazz, Pop and Hip-hop , musical theatre,
and dance; Deep background in playing for live audiences
and exclusively for recording and production studios.
• I write and perform my own material including lyrics and
melodies. Able to work well on own initiative and demonstrate
high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest deadlines.
Even when under pressure I possess a strong ability to perform
effectively. By working with musicians from around the
world I developed the highest standards of work.
• Over the years I have gained experience in event management while
working with UK based musicians as well as musicians from abroad.
I can also confidently say that promotion is one of my skills. I have
promoted musicians and events from around the
world.
5. Performances
Solo Recitals
Various musicals including
Songs-Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Kinda Outta Luck and lots more
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AC1DgTg0NM
Soloist with Orchestras and Other Artists
Songs- Relationships, Lonely Girl, BK to Broadway
Artists -Stevie Creed, New York, U.S.A.
http://www.steviecreed.com
Songs- I Got You'
Artists -Liam Loyle, Edinburgh
https://soundcloud.com/loylemuzik
6. Work Experiences
Job Title- Event Organiser/ Promoter Jan 2012 to Present
MAIN DUTIES: some of the main duties included but were not limited to:
• Planning & organising all practical aspects of events i.e. catering, audio visual,
• Promoting Ticket sales through Social Media and posters, flyers.
• Developing, organising, planning and promoting a range of large scale events. Reviewing
and sourcing the locations where the event is to be held.
• Creating promotional material for the event & distributing it to the target audience
SOME OF THE VENUES I HAVE WORKED FOR INCLUDES:
SUVA Nightclub, Edinburgh
Dead Rabbit, Edinburgh,
Shanghai Nightclub, Edinburgh
Liquid Rooms Edinburgh
LASH Inc., Edinburgh
7.
8. Volunteer Work
Edinburgh Festival Momentum, Edinburgh (August 2015)
Supporting Edinburgh's Festivals to sustain and develop our position as the world's leading
festival city. Momentum is the Edinburgh Festivals International Delegate Programme, taking
place in Edinburgh during August and delivered through a partnership between British Council
Scotland, Festivals Edinburgh and Creative Scotland, with the additional support of the City of
Edinburgh Council, Event Scotland and the Scottish Government. The programme is aimed at
leading cultural figures including government officials, heads of funding agencies, independent
producers, festival directors, media, cross-art form programmers, curators and cultural
entrepreneurs. It also welcomes other high-level cultural figures and in total provides
relationships to, and shares knowledge with over 100 delegates from more than 20 different
countries.
9. Education
University of Wolverhampton 2015-Present
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Academy of Music&Sound 2013-2015
Higher National Diploma in Music
Academy of Music&Sound 2012-2013
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in music
10. Skills and Competences
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Very good interpersonal and presentational skills.
Experience of organising night out, gigs, stand-up and musical
events.
Well presented, attention to detail and excellent time
management skill