Ralph D'antonio

Brand marketing-focused Arts & Entertainment Management graduate with experience creating campaign concepts, researching audiences, translating ideas into clear and compelling messages, managing teams, presenting, and analyzing data. Drawn to music, sports, and culture-led brands that value creativity and digital trends.

Expediter/Waiter at Trama's Trattoria (2017-10 – Present)

• Maintained exceptional standards of customer service during high-volume and fast-paced operations
• Organized the pace of the kitchen by keeping track of time tickets to ensure a smooth service

Intern Outreach Coordinator at Mezz Entertainment (2024-05 – 2025-06)

• Managed and trained a 16-person outreach department
• Pitched clients to suitable brands and venues by assessing common interest and values
• Hosted single department and cross-functional meetings, reported to executives weekly, assigned tasks to interns
• Provided and implemented solutions to weak areas of execution across multiple departments and practices

Radio Host at WPUB (2022-10 – 2026-05)

• Host a weekly live radio show on Fridays
• Curate playlist's themes, wrote scripts and kept listener engaged

Volunteer at Bowery Mission (2023-10 – 2024-05)

• Assisted in breakfast, lunch, and dinner services
• Prepared meals and help coordinate the matching of volunteers to a station for the most effective service

Lead Guitar and backup vocals at Chismo (2024-05 – Present)

Lead Guitar and backup vocals in a NYC Rock Band

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Arts and Entertainment Management – Pace University - Lubin School of Business (2026-05)

Minor in Marketing – Pace University - Lubin School of Business (2026-05)