Aaron Harris

Aaron Harris is an MBA student at Belmont University in Nashville, TN, focusing on Music Business.

From a young age Aaron Harris was drawn to the web, and has closely studied its potential from the very beginning up to today’s hyper-connected world. He enjoys planning, strategizing, and seeing all the moving pieces and where they should go while staying ahead of current marketing and business trends.Aaron has a fondness for startups and an entrepreneurial spirit and has used his skills in publicity, radio, and nonprofit management. Aaron has a bachelor’s degree from Tennessee Tech University.In his free time, Aaron enjoys playing guitar, reading anything he can get his hands on, and constantly sharing his thoughts on Twitter.

Treasurer/Administrator at Forward Church

May 2010 - August 2011

• Managed payroll services • Recorded, edited, and published weekly podcast • Managed timeline, budget, and royalty payments for All I Am album • Managed, designed, and updated Twitter account • Designed and implemented Facebook advertising campaigns • Spearheaded Send Me Nashville initiative • Established financial controls and accounting procedures • Researched and wrote corporate charter • Maintained and updated all accounting information • Oversaw and verified integrity of volunteer money-handler’s operations

Digital Media Assistant at Orbison Productions

November 2010 - February 2011

• Increased Facebook fan base by over 50,000 people in 3 months • Removed unauthorized copyrighted material from various websites • Managed and updated social media sites • Photoshop and InDesign editing • Maintained royorbison.com • Developed and implemented online ad campaigns • Analyzed and updated merch promotions for effectiveness

Sales/Marketing Intern at Cookeville Communications

January 2010 - May 2010

• Influenced remote broadcasts and promotions • Developed Client’s Needs Analysis reports for advertisers • Collaborated with ACM- and CMA-winning on-air personalities • Identified and researched potential advertising clients • Wrote concert promotions proposals and ticket requests

Production Intern at The River Community Church

August 2009 - May 2010

• Developed and maintained set designs • Shot and edited video materials • Planned and implemented weekly large group gatherings • Organized and led a group on an overseas relief trip to Haiti after the January 2010 earthquake • Researched and established financial controls and accountability for a new church in the Nashville area

Intern at Powerhouse Entertainment Group

May 2009 - August 2009

• Promotion of artists leading up to and during CMA Fest and Fan Fair • Designed company logo and other promotional material • Coordinated charity auction at a major venue to benefit Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital

Purchasing Agent at Crown Transport Co, LLC

May 2008 - August 2008

Organized purchasing and procurement activities related to the refit of M/V Crown Charger. Contributed to company value by researching and purchasing the highest quality materials at the lowest price. Collaborated closely with end users to insure suitability of purchases. Managed day-to-day operations when the owner was absent.

Social Media Professional at Freelance Internet Marketing

September 2011

Web development and social media consulting with various music industry clients

Belmont University - Jack C. Massey Graduate School of Business

2012 – 2013

Master of Business Administration

Tennessee Technological University

2006 – 2010

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Concentration: Business Management

Music, Guitar, Technology, New Media, Fitness, Outdoors, Climbing, Hiking, Reading, Learning, Theology