AKINS 'ASH' POWDERCREATIVE PRODUCER

Wilmington, DE / Greater Philadelphia

CREATIVE
PRODUCER.

I make the work.
I manage the details.

I produce stories and images for live events. My background in accounting and team leadership keeps the work focused, the crew prepared, and delivery on track.

Selected work
Akins 'Ash' Powder, creative producer
AKINS 'ASH' POWDERIndependent creative / Since 2017
LIVE EVENTSCOMMERCIAL SHOOTSCONTENT STRATEGYFull-time & ongoing contracts

01 / Selected projects

STORIES.
FROM THE GROUND.

Editorial coverage for Glass & Gain Magazine, followed by commissioned work. Research, production, photography, and writing.

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Keke Palmer speaking with Dr. Chanda Reynolds at Wilmington Public Library
01 / Book talk / Wilmington Public Library

KEKE PALMER

Planned the coverage, hired a videographer, and delivered the feature for a timed Monday release.

Role

Producer, photographer & writer

Crew

One videographer

Delivery

Sunday review · Monday, 10 a.m. release

Behind the work

Plan

I worked with the library's Marketing Director, prepared a call sheet and shot list, and researched Palmer and her book. I hired the videographer to capture the talk for this unpaid press assignment.

Deliver

I photographed the event, edited the images, and wrote the feature. The Executive and Marketing Directors reviewed it Sunday night before publication at 10 a.m. Monday.

Result

The coverage drew hundreds of shares. The library also used it to bring preorder customers back to collect their books.

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Performers and audience at Departed S4E1 in Philadelphia
02 / Live music / The AVE Live

DEPARTED S4E1

Secured access, researched the lineup, and delivered a full gallery and article by 8 a.m. the next day.

Role

Producer, photographer & writer

Crew

Solo assignment

Result

Artist profile photos & repeat booking

Behind the work

Plan

I approached Katerina Sky for access, researched the series and lineup, and made shot lists and profiles for the key artists.

Deliver

The complete gallery and article reached the artists by 8 a.m. They approved publication around 10 a.m.

Result

Collaborative posts earned tens of thousands of views. Katerina Sky, Ben Arsenal, and Sky Society used the images as profile photos. Katerina booked me again.

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A performance at Delaware Music Network's Open Mic Jam Session
03 / Monthly coverage / Wilmington Public Library

DELAWARE MUSIC NETWORK

Led an 18-month media campaign documenting the artists and community behind a local open mic.

Role

Campaign lead, photographer & writer

Work

3 video contractors · 1 designer

Result

100K+ monthly profile views (self-reported)

Behind the work

The work

I owned the campaign and managed four contractors: one for live-performance video, two for interviews, and one for graphic layouts. I also photographed the monthly Open Mic Jam Sessions at Wilmington Public Library and supplied featured artists with images at no cost to them.

The reach

The campaign generated more than 100,000 Instagram profile views per month for DMN over 18 months, based on my recollection of the account analytics. Artists also used the photographs in social posts, flyers, press kits, and investor decks.

The story

I turned 18 months of coverage into an essay on artist development, local visibility, and the relationships that sustain a music scene.

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Seth Witcher performing at Wide Awake Festival
04 / Festival coverage / Baltimore

WIDE AWAKE

Researched the artists and produced a festival feature and image collection within 48 hours.

Role

Photographer & writer

Crew

Solo assignment

Result

About 12 collaborative social posts

Behind the work

Plan

Organizer Phil Lee invited me to cover the festival for Glass & Gain. I researched the artists scheduled for my coverage day and chose the performances to follow.

Deliver

With no assigned budget or extra crew, I photographed the sets, edited the images, and wrote the feature over the weekend.

Result

The article and photographs supported roughly a dozen collaborative posts, generating tens of thousands of views for the festival.

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Featured review / July 2025

ZEEKY EL.
THE CODICES.

Album criticism shaped by an artist interview, performance photography, and a live session of "Fly Propaganda." A closer look at the ideas behind the music.

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Commercial work / Monthly event coverage

SPEEDY RECORDS.

Speedy Records hired me for monthly event coverage. I supplied the photography and wrote and designed pitches they used to secure the CC's Rooftop booking during Miami Music Week. I also wrote a press release to promote ticket sales.

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Selected documents

THE WORK BEHIND THE WORK.

Speedy Records sponsor offers

Sponsorship copy, package structure, and deck design. Proposed offers, not a record of sponsorships sold.

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Artist press sheets

EPKs for Speedy Records artists and a separate press sheet for DJ Niknax, an independent client.

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Trolley Night Raw proposal

A proposal prepared for Atlas Restaurant Group, covering a branded event concept, audience capture, media delivery, and service pricing.

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02 / Professional experience

PEOPLE.
NUMBERS. DELIVERY.

Corvia Accounting Partners

Formerly Office Service Solutions · New Castle, DE

JUL 2026 TO PRESENT
DEC 2020 TO OCT 2025

Bookkeeping, client relationships, team leadership, and operations in an eight-person firm. My work also includes handling RFPs and drafting and vetting client-side proposals.

Returned / July 2026 to present

  1. Administrative Coordinator

    Coordinate internal systems and workflows. Led a four-week HubSpot-to-Zoho migration, including data preparation, field mapping, imports, and team training.

October 2025 to July 2026

  1. Career break

    Family caregiving.

First tenure / December 2020 to October 2025

  1. Staff Accounting Manager

    October 2024 to October 2025

    Managed 3 to 6 bookkeepers. Set workloads, reviewed time cards, tracked billable goals, and led weekly team meetings.

  2. Client Account Manager

    December 2023 to October 2024

    Managed client relationships, led new and existing client meetings, and helped owners through business formation.

  3. Bookkeeper

    December 2020 to December 2023

    Maintained clients' books and financial reports. Helped business owners understand their records and reporting needs.

Glass & Gain Magazine

Independent music publication

2024 TO PRESENT

I launched the BTS newsletter in 2024 and rebranded it as Glass & Gain in 2026. I lead its coverage, photography, writing, and release. The publication now includes an additional writer and a videographer, with more contributors planned.

Editorial production

  1. Publisher & Creative Producer

    Plan coverage, prepare artist research and shot lists, and hire and brief contractors when needed. Agree contractor fees and coordinate stakeholder reviews and delivery deadlines.

    Photograph events, edit galleries, and write features and reviews. Coordinate publication and social posts with venues, organizers, and artists.

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Live Nation Entertainment

The Queen · Wilmington, Delaware

2017 TO 2019

Worked at The Queen, a historic Wilmington venue with capacity for more than 1,100 guests. Supported event preparation, live shows, and turnover.

2017 to 2019

  1. Guest Services & Event Operations

    Worked with security and production teams on guest flow, setup, strike, and turnover. Helped keep the venue ready for performers and audiences.

03 / Leadership

BUILD THE GROUP.
KEEP IT RUNNING.

Delaware Music Network

Treasurer & Board Member

2024 TO PRESENT

I helped establish DMN's financial operations and guided its transition to tax-exempt status.

Responsibilities

  • Finance & compliance

    Set up corporate banking, keep the books for program funds, manage invoicing, and oversee compliance.

  • Media & artist development

    Owned an 18-month media campaign from planning through delivery. Managed three video contractors, one covering live performances and two covering interviews, plus a graphic designer handling layouts. The campaign generated more than 100,000 Instagram profile views per month for DMN over 18 months (self-reported).

Delaware Music Initiative

Board Member

JANUARY 2026 TO PRESENT

Support the organization through branded proposals and bookkeeping review.

Responsibilities

  • Proposals

    Create branded proposals that present the organization's work clearly and consistently.

  • Bookkeeping review

    Review the books and bring accounting experience to board discussions.

BNI Wilmington Empowerment Exchange

Founder & Treasurer

FORMATION: SEPTEMBER 2024
CHAPTER LAUNCH: MARCH 2025
DEPARTED: LATE 2025

I led six months of formation work before launching the chapter in March 2025. I built its financial base and served as Treasurer until late 2025.

Responsibilities

  • Chapter operations

    Opened the bank account, set and collected dues, and kept spending within members' means.

  • Reporting & recruitment

    Prepared financial and recruitment reports to track the chapter's progress and guide weekly decisions.

04 / Clients & collaborators

CLIENTS &
COLLABORATORS.

Explore client work

Selected organizations and artists I have worked with.

Indigo Studios

House photography

Wilmington Public Library

House photography / Editorial coverage

Wide Awake Global

House photography

Delaware Reggae Coalition

House photography

Speedy Records

House photography

Delaware Health Care Facilities Association

Campaign photography

Delaware Community Foundation

Campaign photography

DJ Niknax

Event content / Long-term client

Artists & touring work

Artist galleries and tour content.

Events, venues & editorial

Event and editorial galleries.

05 / In their words

IN THEIR WORDS.

"He is very hands-on and attentive when we're establishing the goals of different shoots beforehand, as well as at the shoots themselves."
DJ NiknaxLong-term client · Google review, posted as Nick
"This was more than a blog, it really felt like Ash understood who we were. He not only captured incredible photos of our festival, he shared genuine thoughts that were powerful and clear."
Philip LeeWide Awake Festival
"Ash took some amazing photos of me performing at Departed. I loved his dedication to his work, professionalism, and the quick delivery of the pictures."
Katerina SkyPerforming artist · Departed S4E1
"The pictures were returned within 24 hours, which was faster than the 48 hour guaranteed turnaround."
Shannon SkinnerHeadshot client · Google review

07 / Contact

LET'S WORK.

Available for full-time roles and ongoing contracts. Live events, commercial shoots, and content strategy.

Wilmington, Delaware / Greater Philadelphia