My Digital Handshake

My Digital Handshake

My Digital Handshake

Grace Irwin

Dedicated Creative

I was raised by a family that believes that a good, firm handshake sets the tone for a solid first impression. I really took that to heart, and since I am unable to shake your hand in person right now, please allow me to give you my digital version:

Hi, I'm Grace, a future “roadie” and creative based in Nashville, TN, but born and raised in the ever-so-majestic rolling corn and soybean fields of LaSalle-Peru, Illinois. I’ve got big aspirations, a rock-solid work ethic, and the passion it takes to be a valuable addition to your team/community.

I have an Associate of Arts degree from Illinois Valley Community College and was accepted into some pretty prestigious colleges as a transfer student, including UNC-Chapel Hill and Hillsdale College as a Philosophy and Religion Major, but I chose to switch paths and am now studying Music Business and Photography at Belmont University!

I am very goal-oriented, so allow me to introduce you to my personal roadmap:

Education: I graduated Suma Cum Laude from Illinois Valley Community College, took two gap years working on a guest ranch in Montana while also working as a production assistant for a local weekly concert series and a local stagehand, and returned to college at Belmont University for a semester of studying Music Business and Photography to help better prepare myself for the tour industry.

Career Plans: I want to work with touring bands/artists on their road crews and become a part of the magic of live events, helping bring those electric moments that made me fall in love with concerts to others so they can experience the same. I want to play a role in crafting that unique experience for both the artist and the audience, drawing upon the music genre, personal brand of the artist, and vibe of the overall fanbase.

I also run an Instagram page (linked in the footer) where I share my endeavors with a growing following of over 5,000! I use my social media platform as a way to learn media skills that could make me valuable to future touring bands that may need a social media manager or help promoting their gigs.

Work Experience

Arranged by job title, show/event title, date(s) worked. Please note where only one date is listed, this means it was a one-show gig.

  • Assisted/Interned for RCF tour prep for Lee Brice. March 25th -27th, 2026.

  • Security and Local Stagehand. Billy Strings, Summer Tour. August 15th, 2025

  • Runner. Wildlands Music Festival (with Dave Matthews). August 1st-2nd, 2025

  • VIP Concierge. Big Sky PBR. July 17th-19th, 2025

  • Production Assistant, Merchandise Seller, and Event Staff. Music in the Mountains. June-September, 2025

  • Local Stagehand. Sturgill Simpson, Who The F*ck Is Johnny Blue Skies Tour. Apr. 17th, 2025

  • Local Stagehand. Chicago the Musical, The Cell Block Tour. Feb. 27th, 2025

For further details on my previous positions, including volunteering, please click the link below:

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Awards 
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Honors

Honorary 36th Engineer Brigade Combat Service Identification Badge Recipient

Suma Cum Laude, 2024

Sigma Kappa Delta Honor Society invitee and member, 2023-2024

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society invitee and member, 2023-2024

Presidential Honors List, 2023-2024

Illinois State Scholar, 2022