Conor J. Dirks has over 10 years of experience in the electronic music industry. He founded rollingTUFF in 2011 to create advertising campaigns on social media platforms to promote electronic music artists and events. As Assistant to the CEO at Liaison Artists from 2012 to 2015, he organized over 100 electronic music tours and events annually, making travel arrangements and ensuring a seamless performance experience. Prior to that, he researched giving patterns as a Foundation Researcher at the Joseph B. Gould Foundation in 2011.

1. Conor J. Dirks
Venice, CA | 310.344.8167 | ConorJDirks@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Founder and Partner
rollingTUFF, Los Angeles, CA
2011 – Present
● Creating and launching advertising campaigns on Facebook and Twitter since Social
Media ROI.
● Act as active community member of music streaming platforms to be a leader in driving
music trends and optimizing listening experience to introduce fans to new music.
● Create timely and engaging content optimized for platform used and intended audience
● Work with leadership of top national and international electronic music events to drive
success of events through public outreach and industry relationships.
● Analyze and report social media actions on a monthly basis for successes and new
opportunities.
● Contribute to promotional activities across social media outlets Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter, Vimeo and Linkedin.
● Project manage streaming partner relationships including asset management and
analytics.
● Responsible for acquiring and writing all content on rollingTUFF website, which, as one of
the leading electronic music websites has over 2,000 views a day.
Assistant to CEO
Liaison Artists, San Francisco, CA
2012 – 2015
● Worked as the liaison between top electronic music artists, labels, and artist
management to orchestrate over 100 electronic music events and tours per year
● Organized and managed all tour requirements for artists and management including but
not limited to establishing dates, making travel arrangements for artists and management
to determine destination, mode of transportation, travel dates, financial and logistical tour
needs, album promotion and introducing new markets. financial considerations, and
accommodations required.
● Made travel arrangements for artists and management to determine destination, mode of
transportation, travel dates, financial considerations, and accommodations required.
● Ensured a seamless performance experience for artists by compiling information about
artist fees, booking information, venue information, and individual requirements for a
consolidated artist itinerary.
● Networked with domestic and international music venues, promoters and event
producers to generate a large amount exposure for artists in both established and new
markets.
Foundation Researcher
Joseph B. Gould Foundation, Los Angeles, CA
2011
● Researched and compiled statistical information comparing the Joseph B. Gould
Foundation giving patterns to comparably sized foundations’ in both the Los Angeles
area and the United States.
● Documented statistical results and achievements by donation; utilized recaps and digital
images to communicate results and specific contribution opportunities to maximize
contribution potential.
● Authored the Joseph B Gould Foundation history by conducting interviews with the
foundation president and directors, and performing companion research, then presented
findings at bi annual board meetings.
EDUCATION
California State University Dominguez Hills - December 2011
Bachelor of Arts - Communications / Advertising and Public Relations with Honors