PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Full Sail University (Winter Park, FL)
March 2007-Present
Course Director, Music Business Bachelor of Science Program
* Design and build curriculum for music production course work
* Serve as primary classroom instructor for lectures and labs
* Advise and counsel students in business and career development

January 2001-Present
Music Production Consultant
* Produce & engineer recording projects and facilitate artistic collaborations
* Manage and develop live productions, fundraising events and educational opportunities
* Identify and partner with project investors and industry professionals
* Create and manage budgets, negotiate contracts and track royalty payments
* Develop and implement creative marketing strategies for new products
* Research and identify new production technology and current music trends

The Boston Conservatory Boston, MA
November 2002-January 2004
Concert Manager
* Manage and produce 150+ Music Division events annually including: guest artist concerts, student and faculty recitals, and orchestra for musical theater, opera and dance productions.
* Serve as budget director for $100K Music Division Production Budget.
* Plan and manage operational and technical details including: stage setups, production-related safety communications, A/V and lighting needs, venue rentals, instrument and equipment cartage, equipment maintenance and general stage management.
* Communication liaison to staff and faculty in all production issues and concert planning.
* Manage and coordinate work assignments of 15-person stage crew.
* Partner with Marketing Department and Box office to promote events and provide a positive audience/guest experience.
* Maintain and foster relationships with freelance consultants and outside vendors.

Walt Disney Entertainment, Inc. Orlando FL
September 1998-November 2002
Music Department, Production Assistant
* Interface with entertainment creative staff, project executives and music consultants.
* Communicate technical requirements, talent needs, contract requests and legal issues.
* Partner with live entertainment production teams at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland (CA), Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Records, Disney Cruise Line and Disney Character Voices International.
* Manage and track production timelines and project budgets.
* Manage technical maintenance and daily operations of in-house studios.
* Coordinate post-production session elements and ensure product delivery.
* Develop and supervise studio internship program.
* Partner with Music Library in research, preparation and music delivery.
* Assist Creative Directors/Music Directors in music recording and editing sessions.


PRODUCTION CREDITS
Hard Rock Park Grand Opening
June 2008
Music Producer, Gate Opening Ceremony

The Boston Conservatory's "Reaching For the Stars" Gala Auction
October 2004-March 2008
Show Producer

Going to Grimaldi's - A Short Film by Scott Limanek (Punch Out Productions)
June 2007
Sound Editor

The Berries: Friends Like You & Me DVD (Brain Powered Concepts, Inc)
January-April 2006
Music Producer/Songwriter

Care Bears Live! "Caring and Sharing Friends"
January 2005
Music Copyist

Polly Pelak is...5 and a half
April 2004
Album Producer/Engineer/Songwriter

Boston Beats and Rhymes, a hip-hop documentary by Scott Limanek
February 2004
Audio Mix Engineer

BluePrint, an sos films production
January 2003
Composer/Music Producer/Engineer

Broad Strokes: The Musical
August 2001-May 2003
Composer/Music Producer

Express Music Publishing
November 2001
Manager/Producer, Vocal Music

JPB Records Monkey See, Monkey Do
July 2001
Songwriter

Super Bowl XXXIV E*Trade Halftime Show (Emmy-Nominated)
January 2000
Music Assistant, Walt Disney World Music Department

Walt Disney Records Millennium Celebration
October 1999
Music Assistant, Walt Disney World Music Department

GUEST ARTIST/CLINICIAN EXPERIENCE
UW-Whitewater Early Childhood Conference
April 2005
Co-Presenter, "Tapping Creative Energy in the Classroom"

The Boston Conservatory
September-October 2004
Music Director, Andrew Lippa's The Wild Party

Kidstock Creative Theater Winchester, MA
June 2004-August 2004
Music Director/Songwriter-in-Residence

Riverside Theater Works
May 2004
Guest Clinician, Music Business/Performance

Pocket Full of Tails Theatre Company
March 2004-July 2004
Songwriter/Music Consultant

IAJE Vocal Jazz Finals, Worcester MA
April 2004
Adjudicator


PUBLISHED ARTICLES
"Guiding Young Voices and Future Stars"
Express Music Publishing

"Teaching/Learning Inner Parts: The Role of an Ensemble Singer"
Express Music Publishing


AWARDS/HONORS
(2006) The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval (The Berries DVD)
(2003) Music featured in 2003 Festival of New Works (University of Michigan)
(2001) Nominee-Partners in Excellence Award, Walt Disney Entertainment
(1998) Professional Music Achievement Award, Berklee College of Music


EDUCATION
Berklee College of Music, Boston MA
Bachelor of Music Degree - Professional Music
* Graduated Summa Cum Laude, May 1998
* Recipient of Scholarship and Achievement Awards
* Tutor in Arranging and Music Theory
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN
* Studied Music/Recorded with University Jazz Singers


TECHNICAL TRAINING
* Music Software: Finale, Digital Performer, Pro Tools
* Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Publisher, Excel
* Database: MS Works, Access
* Mac and PC literate
* Familiar with Macromedia Dreamweaver and basic web development


MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS
* Past Board Member (Massachusetts Unit), International Association for Jazz Education
* Newsletter Editor, The Massachusetts Jazz Educator (2004-2006)
* Past Member, Full Sail Recording Arts Advisory Board (2002)
* ASCAP (Composer & Lyricist)