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Darian Wigfall - Certain Media

@darianwigfall-certai

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Experienced community leader and creative director specializing in operations, events, and media production.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a long-term role where I can lead operations, develop programs, produce events, and deepen community partnerships in an inclusive, mission-driven organization.

I am a community-focused leader and creative operator with extensive experience directing nonprofit programs, running a media business, and producing events. I've overseen facility renovations, supervised community programming, managed daily operations at cultural organizations, and ran a mobile studio for podcasting and music.

My career includes executive and director roles where I managed bookings, marketing, partnerships, and logistics, published creative work, and contributed to community healing and arts governance. I bring practical operational skills, strategic planning for arts and cultural projects, and a commitment to inclusive community engagement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Owner

Current

Certain Media

Sep 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)

Operate a mobile studio for podcasting and music, manage bookings and business development, and coordinate events and media production to drive awareness and revenue.

Audio Production Business Development Event Production Booking Marketing Studio Management Content Creation

Executive Director

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

Nov 2023 - Oct 2024 (11 months)

Oversaw facility repairs and renovation of church-owned supplemental housing, placed tenants via partnership with the International Institute, and supervised community programming including free dinners and special events.

Leadership Facilities Management Program Management Community Outreach Partnership Development Event Coordination Tenant Relations

Program Manager

The Griot Museum of Black History

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

Managed daily front desk operations, created graphics and media collateral, and maintained partner relationships to support museum programs and outreach.

Program Management Front Desk Operations Graphic Design Partner Relations Media Production Outreach event support

Director of Operations

FarFetched

Jan 2014 - Mar 2021 (7 years 2 months)

Planned strategic actions and metrics for artists, managed bookings and logistics, promoted events, and supported overall operations for the music collective.

Operations Management Booking Event Promotion Logistics Strategic Planning Marketing

Engagement Events Coordinator

KDHX Public Media

Jun 2017 - Sep 2018 (1 year 3 months)

Booked and coordinated staff for events at The Stage, performed artist services, and collaborated with outreach to promote programming and community engagement.

Event Coordination Artist Relations Community Outreach Promotion Venue Management

Assistant Manager

Nine Network Center for Public Engagement

Jan 2016 - Jun 2016 (5 months)

Assisted as instructor for digital storytelling programs and coordinated events connecting local activists, musicians, and poets to community media initiatives.

Event Coordination Community Engagement Workshop Facilitation