Michael Downing
Being able to intern at Olivia Management this summer has taught me more about business than I ever thought a summer internship could. Based on previous work experiences, I thought that I would have another summer of surface-level tasks, but that was far from the case. The team at Olivia Management made sure to give me tasks in every area so that I could truly experience the full spectrum of the artist management business! Something else I really enjoyed about this experience was the ability to work in such a tight-knit office where there are no separate offices — open concept! While that was slightly overwhelming in the beginning, it allowed me to hear conversations that I do not think I would have otherwise heard. Additionally, having the freedom to ask questions regarding the conversations gave me so much real-world application. Erin, Grace, and the whole team’s willingness to share knowledge at any point of the semester was incredibly refreshing. Working in an environment where your superiors truly want you to learn and understand the material is a motivating feeling.
This internship is something that I will remember for the rest of my life, and there are many takeaways that I will be applying to future experiences. If you are looking for an internship where you want to do real work, be challenged, have the freedom to implement your creativity, and be supported to learn, then there is no better place to intern than Olivia Management.
Chloe Griffor
Being my first internship experience, I was very nervous on my first day, but when I arrived, I was welcomed with such warmth and encouragement that I wondered why I ever doubted myself in the first place. Olivia Management is not only a space filled with inspiring leadership and patient guidance, but also of rich, realistic information that is highly useful for a career in artist management and other related industries. This can all be credited to our outspoken, fierce leader, Erin Anderson. She is an endless well of valuable knowledge and is a consistent example of what it means to be a bold female pioneer. She utilizes emotional intelligence in her teaching, compassionate candor in her communication, and is progressive in her growth mindset, constantly open to anything that can move her business forward.
My experience here has been nothing short of life-changing. I have learned concepts here that I will carry for the rest of my career, and that are irreplaceable. I leave Olivia Management with the confidence to dive into my senior year at Belmont, and a new set of skills and tools to utilize in my Creative and Entertainment major. I am so thankful for the team here, for all of the instruction they have given me, and I am ecstatic to see where it takes me. You won’t find anyone like them!
Charlotte Ulman
Interning at Olivia Management this summer has been an incredibly informative and enriching real-world experience. As a rising senior at Belmont, majoring in the Music Business program, my primary goal has always been to gain as much practical experience as possible before graduating. Throughout my time here, I have had the privilege of working alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are deeply passionate about their work. I am so grateful that they have given me the opportunity to return for another semester! The summer has been nothing short of amazing, so I am excited to see where the fall semester will take me!
