JAIME GARZA RODRIGUEZ
MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST | EVENT PRODUCER
I am a professional touring musician and currently work as an independent art/music event coordinator and graphic designer. I am looking for opportunities to bring value to any agency, organization or business that aligns with my values. I plan to utilize my vast experience and complimentary skills with innovative ideas to create memorable events.
My work and career speak for themselves. I have been successful combining my networks, experience, and knowledge to enhance any art project, event or program. I deeply believe in roots and culture as a form of strength and wealth. I also believe in business as way to lead concrete ideas in a timely manner, using money and time in the most efficient way.
As an event coordinator I have collaborated with musicians from a wide variety of genres as well as artists who work in various mediums to help produce exceptional events. In organizing these events I have learned skills and best practices negotiating contracts, writing sponsorship proposals, designing and managing projects as well as networking with industry leaders. My work is guided by self-managed goals and deadlines.
As a musician I am continuously seeking professional development tools and opportunities. My marketing and graphic design skills have, with agency experience, have benefited clients and organizations alike. My work experience in marketing, organizing, producing complement the different aspects of project management.
I believe the combination of my work experience and personal interest in music, management, design, culture and art, help me contribute to partners, organizations, and businesses goals.
Below is my website and resume, included is my work experience and qualifications.
Overview
Event Management & Producer
Founded Pachanka Music Culture in 2013.
Produced over 300 music and cultural events throughout Chicago.
Booked over 500 bands and performers in the past 5 years.
Art and Music curator of the annual Mole de Mayo Festival, attracting over 100k attendees.
Independent artist booking agent for bars & restaurants.
Founder and producer of Encuentro de Jaraneros of the Midwest, an intergenerational son jarocho festival in Chicago.
Music
Grammy®/Recording Academy Class of 2021 Member.
Grammy®/Recording Academy Governor of the Chicago Chapter. Elected 2024.
Professional musician, has performed in over 40 cities across 3 countries and 2 continents.
Has released 10 records as a musician, producer or co-producer.
Music instructor for children and adolescents in public and charter schools. Private classes for adults.
Multi-instrumentalist, guitar, percussion and traditional Mexican folk string instruments.
Leads and directs latin jazz and folk original band Almafuerte.
Co-founder and bassist of Dos Santos latin funk band.
Graphic Design
20 years experience in graphic design for print and online media, including website design.
Interested in art, design, visual harmony and composition.
Lead graphic designer for Mole de Mayo festival.
Experience in professional photography.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Considerable experience in music performance.
• Experience in event planning and scheduling management.
• Self motivated and passionate in supporting Latino and Mexican talent.
• Comfortable in guiding staff to meet organization mission and objectives.
• Flexible, goal oriented and familiar with basic event production workflow.
• Hold professional relationships with extensive music and visual artists.
• Active musician and member of a broad artist community.
• Professional visual artist with agency and marketing experience.
• Seasoned project planner, project manager and problem-solver.
EDUCATION
• Columbia College, Liberal Arts and Sciences Chicago, IL
• NALAC Leadership Institute Fellow San Antonio, TX
• Seminario de Son Jarocho y Otras Culturas Veracruz, MEX
SKILLS
• Multi-Instrumentalist (Electric bass, Guitar, Percussion)
• Traditional Mexican Folk Son Jarocho (Traditional instrumentation and history)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
• Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Luna
• Bilingual Spanish/English
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Event Management & Producer
• Mole de Mayo Festival | Lead Art Director and Music Curator | 2012 - present
• ESDC | Events Manager | 2014 - present
• Fitzgerald’s | Talent Booking | 2020 - present
• Tack Room Piano Bar | Talent Booking | 2018 - 2020
• Pilsen Planning Committee | Arts & Culture Co-chair | 2019 - 2020
• Hothouse | Programing Committee Member | 2013 - present
• Que4 Radio | Board Member | 2019 - 2021
• Son del Corazón Gallery, Milwaukee Ave Arts Fest | Art and Music Curator | 2010
• Pilsen Soundtrack, Music Compilation | Art Director and Executive Producer | 2011
Music
• Dos Santos Latin Funk | Co-founder and Bassist | 2016 - present
• Ida y Vuelta Son Jarocho | Co-founder and Multi-instrumentalist | 2015 - present
• Almafuerte | Founder and Multi-instrumentalist | 2020 - present
• Castellanos Elementary School | Music Teacher | 2016 - 2017
• Namaste Charter School | Music Teacher | 2017 - 2018
Graphic Design
• Diablero Design | Freelancer | 2006 - present
• Eintersol Marketing Solutions | Graphic Designer | 2014 - 2019
• Dolphin Communications Marketing & Design | Graphic Designer | 2008 - 2012
• Piñata Graphics | Graphic Designer and Pre-press Technician | 2006 - 2007
• Salsedo Press Inc. | Graphic Designer and Pre-press Technician | 2003-2006
• Stamp Graphics, Inc. | Graphic Designer and Pre-press Technician | 1999 - 2003
Websites and Relevant Links