Drake’s Professional CV
In a shocking turn of events, global rap sensation Drake submits an application to join the Diverse Hires team to add to his growing list of commercial experience. And guess what? He's even happy to share his professional CV with you to use as your new template.
Notice the following key features:
A personal profile highlighting his key achievements
Numbers don’t lie - they provide credibility to back up his statements
Concise one page CV which a recruiter can skim through in seconds
Aubrey ‘Drake’ Graham
Personal Profile
Started from the bottom now I’m here. I’m a Canadian rapper with over a decade of experience in the music industry. Throughout my career I’ve strived to create banger after banger, resulting in over 28 billion streams. I’m directly responsible for 5% ($440 million) of Toronto's $8.8 billion total annual tourism income. I now hope to apply the skills I’ve developed in brand and marketing to supporting employers in attracting a more diverse workforce with Diverse Hires.
Employment History
Pop-star 2006 – Present
Launched Scorpion, a x5 platinum double album consisting of 25 tracks, breaking Apple Music’s single-day record with 170M streams, surpassing my previous record set with More Life
Achieved a then record 245M streams of the Views Album, during this time I took influence from West Indian and African music, featuring songs such as One Dance and Hotline Bling
Successfully produced 2013’s 7th best selling album in the US, Nothing Was The Same, a concise studio album revolving around the world’s triumphs and problems
Created my second studio album Take Care, working alongside artists such as Rihanna, The Weeknd and Kendrick Lamar, selling 631k copies in the first week
Toronto Raptors: Global Ambassador 2013 – Present
Instrumental in raising the global profile of the Toronto Raptors by utilising the latest PR, social and digital marketing techniques leading to an NBA title in 2019
Effectively coached the 2016 Celebrity All-Star team to victory at All-star weekend in Toronto
Top Boy: Executive Producer 2019
Succeeded in rescuing hit TV show Top Boy and oversaw its release on Netflix (UK you’re welcome)
Secured the deal with Netflix in LA in just 1-hour, demonstrating my ability to pitch new ideas
OVO: Co-owner 2011
Founded influential Toronto based brand October's Very Own (OVO), overseeing 50 staff who produce and manufacture art, music, luxury streetwear and accessories
Strategically release products in short supply in order to drive continuous demand
Collaborated with a range of exciting brands including Canada Goose, Jordan and Calvin Klein
Degrassi, The Next Generation: Actor 2001 – 2008
Played Jimmy Brooks, completing 145 episodes in the longest-running Canadian TV show
Education
Toronto (the 6), PhD Music, Marketing and Brand 2013
Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, 97% on final exam 2012
Volunteering
Completed a spree of good Samaritan activities while filming the God’s Plan music video
Donated $200k to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts to support various communities in Houston
Additional Interests & Achievements
4x Grammy Awards, 6x American Music Awards and a record 27x Billboard chart records
Co-founded Virginia Black Whiskey which sold a record 1,779 bottles on its first day
TEL: +1 66666 66666 EMAIL: drizzy@OVO.com