Alphonso Carlton Jr.

Résumé · Programs, events & production

Experience built around people, projects, and follow-through.

Detail-oriented program and production professional experienced in managing events, coordinating logistics, and leading projects across creative, nonprofit, and corporate environments.

Program & event managementProduction & on-site operationsProject & timeline managementContent development & curationMarketing communicationsWriting & editingGrant administration & reportingPartner & community relationsBoard & committee coordination

February 2026 - Present

Detroit Artists Market

Detroit, MI

Programs & Events Manager

Lead public programs, artist talks, workshops, receptions, community initiatives, and private events from early planning through post-event evaluation.

  • Manage timelines, budgets, staffing, vendors, space requirements, and production logistics.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for artists, facilitators, partners, sponsors, vendors, and rental clients.
  • Direct on-site operations and develop audience-facing communications and promotional content.

October 2023 - February 2026

Carhartt, Inc.

Detroit, MI

Consumer Experience Leader

Led daily floor operations, staff coordination, visual standards, and customer experience in a high-volume brand environment.

  • Coordinated staff coverage, task assignments, product strategies, and visual merchandising initiatives.
  • Supported team members and adjusted priorities using inventory and sales performance.
  • Served as a liaison among corporate partners, internal teams, and customers during major brand meetings.

July 2022 - August 2023

Detroit Public Schools Foundation

Detroit, MI

Grants Accounting Specialist

Managed grant-funded projects, expenditures, records, and reporting requirements across multiple timelines and funding relationships.

  • Reviewed invoices, approved payments, and monitored alignment with approved budgets.
  • Coordinated with internal teams, vendors, and funding partners.
  • Prepared accurate financial documentation for evaluation, audits, and funder reporting.

June 2022 - Present

Detroit Jo Podcast

Independent broadcast podcast series

Producer

Manage recurring podcast production from guest coordination and content development through recording, editing, publishing, and delivery.

  • Coordinate guest outreach, booking, preparation, recording logistics, and production files.
  • Support research, interview preparation, script editing, and episode planning.
  • Edit and distribute episodes across major podcast platforms while maintaining organized archives.
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2017 - 2022

Rock Family of Companies

Account Resolution Specialist

2014 - 2015

Avenue & Friends

Co-Producer / On-Air Talent

2015 - 2016

Henry Ford Health System

Client Service Representative

2014 - 2015

ZipCar

Brand Ambassador

Additional experience

STEM.org

Social Media Strategist

Education

Specs Howard School of Media Arts

Southfield, MI · 2011 - 2012

Rochester College

Rochester Hills, MI · 2012 - 2014

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · 2008 - 2010

Technical skills

Microsoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceQuickBooksSalesforceCanvaAdobe Creative CloudWordPress / Beaver BuilderConstant ContactAudacityOBS StudioiMovie / GarageBandPro Tools

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