Mill Valley, CA · Marin County

Property Management and Marketing.

I’m Jake Zimmerman. I have more than ten years of experience in marketing, sales, client relations and operations, and I’m now applying it to real estate. Most recently, I coordinated short-term commercial bookings and tenants at a production facility in Los Angeles. I’m completing my California real estate license through Allied Schools.

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10+ yrs: marketing & client relations
$100K: annual budget managed
35: person team supervised

California real estate license · Allied Schools 80% complete Property Management elective complete

What I bring

Operations, marketing and relationships in one hire.

Property & leasing operations

Short-term commercial bookings and tenant coordination at a ~31,500 sq ft production facility in Los Angeles. Property Management elective complete, and I shadow Compass agents in Marin.

Marketing & websites

Websites, SEO, social media and campaigns for a marketing agency, a nonprofit, artists and digital platforms.

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Client & partner relationships

Sponsors, promoters, tenants and partners, including contracts with Live Nation, Rolling Loud and Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Budgets, contracts & vendors

A $100K annual operating budget, campaign budgets over $50K with ROI reporting, and vendor and partner contracts.

Experience

Where I’ve done the work.

Commercial space, a nonprofit I lead, national tours and a marketing agency.

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Jan 2026 – Apr 2026Real estate
Commercial Space Booking Assistant · ZDI, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

ZDI, Inc. is a Los Angeles real estate management company. I supported short-term commercial bookings at 330 S. Alameda St., a ~31,500 sq ft motion-capture and production facility in the Arts District.
- Coordinated short-term commercial leases and bookings for film, music and arts clients
- Served as point of contact for high-profile tenants and their teams: scheduling, move-in/move-out, access and building rules
- Built a landing page to attract event producers to the space, generating inquiries for the building owner
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- Worked with ownership and on-site staff to keep the space booked, prepared and in good condition between users
2022 – PresentLeadership
Executive Director · Unfound Music, Inc.

Mill Valley, CA

Unfound Music is a nonprofit that helps independent artists grow their careers through funding, marketing and ownership.
- Built partnerships with major brands and events including Rolling Loud, Create Music Group, Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Something Dope for The People, HipHopDX, TikTok Music, BeatBread, Live Nation, BottleRock and Vydia
- Developed and executed digital and live marketing campaigns across Meta, YouTube and Spotify, driving 400% growth in audience reach
- Produced branded showcases, festivals and content collaborations connecting artists to fans and sponsors
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- Managed client, sponsor and community relationships through CRM systems and campaign analytics
- Directed cross-platform branding and media strategy for fundraising and public-facing campaigns
- Oversaw budgets, partnerships and strategic growth for long-term sustainability
2017 – 2022Client relations
Account Executive · Feyline Presents

Denver, CO

Feyline Presents produces major concerts and festivals across the U.S., partnering with leading artists and brands.
- Managed client, sponsor and promoter relationships to develop custom marketing and advertising campaigns
- Created and pitched cross-platform promotional strategies integrating radio, digital and social media
- Supported major artist campaigns including Post Malone, Young Thug, Migos and Lil Yachty, driving sell-out attendance and brand visibility
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- Oversaw budget planning, sales deliverables and ROI reporting for merchandise and event marketing initiatives exceeding $50K
- Negotiated contracts and secured placements with agents, vendors and brand partners, executing campaigns on deadline
- Delivered on-site event management for shows exceeding 5,000 attendees
2016 – 2017Marketing agency
Executive Assistant · Fenzi Media Group

Belvedere, CA

Fenzi Media Group is a full-service marketing agency for senior living, real estate and lifestyle brands.
- Managed client and sponsorship accounts, ensuring deliverables and KPIs were met
- Supported sales presentations and sponsorship proposals for new client acquisition
- Coordinated media buys across outlets including The New York Times
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- Collaborated with creative and web teams on campaigns that increased client revenue by 20%
- Developed marketing decks, e-commerce strategies and email campaigns
- Maintained client communication and provided campaign analytics and performance reporting
2014 – 2016Events
Marketing & Event Assistant · CU Boulder Athletics

Boulder, CO

Supported NCAA Division I athletics marketing and sustainability initiatives through brand partnerships and live event coordination.
- Supervised a 35-member marketing and event team across 50+ Division I game days a year
- Wrote a $100K grant proposal that funded facility equipment at the Coors Events Center
- Executed sponsorship activations for brands including Wells Fargo, Pepsi and Coors Brewing Company
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- Coordinated 10 branded fan and community events with local venues and artists
Personal projectProperty
Renovation Project Manager · 109 Columbia Ave

Mill Valley, CA

Managed the full renovation of a family home in Mill Valley, from hiring trades through completion.
- Recruited and coordinated general contractors, plumbers, electricians and landscapers
- Managed scheduling and scope across trades to keep the project moving
- Hands-on construction, repairs and finish work alongside the crews

Education & licensing

Learning the business from both sides.

80% complete

California Real Estate Salesperson License

Allied Real Estate Schools

About 80% complete; Property Management elective complete
Shadowing Compass real estate agents in Marin County: showings, listings and client meetings

2012 – 2016

B.A., Environmental Science

University of Colorado Boulder

Coursework in marketing, business management and communications through the Leeds School of Business
Student Government, Program Council, Environmental Board and Arts & Sciences Student Body: event production, sponsorship outreach and campus marketing

Marketing work