Expert Details
Music Business & Production
ID: 736463
California, USA
Dedicated professional whose service to clients has driven success in the fields of music and film
Music career spanning nearly two decades as a producer, artist, songwriter and label CEO specializing in the production, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing of physical and digital music media, and artist recruitment, management and promotion
Entertainment attorney practicing in the areas of music, film, business, sports, copyright and real estate / business law
Former Board Member experience with multiple 501c3 not for profit entities
Expert is a California based music producer, entertainment attorney, and the CEO of a record company. A musician himself before he went into the industry, Expert oversees operations and business development of his company. Expert has spent nearly two decades in the record business and continues to be musically active as an artist, songwriter, and record producer. Expert is also a GRAMMY® Voting Member of The Recording Academy. Expert’s father was the original keyboard player of well-known rock and roll doo-wop group and performed at the iconic Woodstock Festival. He received an MBA and BA in History from National University.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2019 | Degree: Doctorate of Jurisprudence | Subject: Law | Institution: San Francisco Law School |
| Year: 2015 | Degree: Masters | Subject: Business Administration | Institution: National University |
| Year: 2013 | Degree: Bachelor of Arts | Subject: History (Cum Laude) | Institution: National University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Entertainment Attorney | Department: |
Responsibilities:Manages solo entertainment law practice working with diverse clients ranging from artists, producers, songwriters, record labels, actors, filmmakers etc. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2004 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: CEO/ Founder | Department: |
Responsibilities:Oversees daily business operations and developmentAdvises Executive Team, and provides direction and leadership to executives and their subordinates Negotiates contracts with artists, distributors, and strategic partners on behalf of company Reports directly to and is accountable to the company's Board of Directors |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2005 to 2007 | Employer: The Epicentre | Title: Venue Assistant Manager | Department: |
Responsibilities:(non-profit, youth-oriented alcohol-free music venue)Offered music-oriented youth education programs to children ages 15 to 19 Promoted live performances and musical shows for an all-ages audience Oversaw recording studio and music business internship component Operated retail record store |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Recording Academy (Grammy Voting Member) 2017-present Sigma Beta Delta Business Honors Society 2015-present Pinnacle Honors Society 2013-present Professional Association of Diving Instructors 2001-present PADI Diving Society 2001-2012 AOPA (Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association) 2004-2012 |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Board Member, College of Letters & Sciences Advisory Board, National University NOAA Whale Disentanglement Team Member (Volunteer)- Dana Point, California Vice Chair & Founding Board member, Olivia Hudson Foundation 501c3 Volunteer Representative, Airport Support Network - Brown Field |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Executive Producer “Bad Wolves” Featuring Jason Mraz by Rebecca Jade Producer “Guitar Legends” ft. Kenny Loggins, Billy Gibbons, Dave Navarro Producer “We Are The Ones” ft. Lemmy Kilmister of Motörhead by Chris Declercq Executive Producer “Songs of 9/11”, S/T for Film ft. Charlie Sheen & Whoopie Goldberg Producer “San Diego Gulls Anthem” AHL Professional Hockey Team Anthem Discover SD/Union Tribune “Kick Ass Entrepreneur” profile Dive Master, Professional Association of Diving Instructors |
Additional Experience
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| TECHNICAL COMPENTENCIES Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Photoshop, Internet Explorer, Safari, WordPress, Apple Mail, Business Plan Pro, Marketing Plan Pro, Basic HTML/Website Design, Office Networking, Both Macs and PCs, Digital and Film Photography, General and Underwater, Audio Engineering, AVID Pro-Tools, and ZipForms |