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Alexander Gutarts

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated Music industry creative with almost a decade worth of experience in the music industry. Seeking opportunities to collaborate with a team of like-minded individuals in an environment where creativity and innovation are celebrated.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

A&R, Marketing Representative, Producer and Song Writer

Beast Music
09.2016 - Current
  • Manage the life cycle of compositions from creation to delivery. This is done through scouting beats from up-and-coming producers, recording vocal references over compositions, pitching records to established artists, and overseeing aspects of the marketing once a record is sold. Credits include Platinum artist Jadakiss, The Lox, Jim Jones, Dave East and others.

Bar Tender

Clover Cub
05.2024 - 02.2025
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
  • Educated customers on drink options, making personalized recommendations based on preferences or dietary restrictions.

A&R

Hoodies for The Homeless
08.2019 - 04.2020
  • Responsible for booking artist’s and helping the founder with strategic company decisions. Arranged features on songs for artists such as Jay Critch. Assisted in the decision-making process for the company’s first single featuring artist’s Jay Electronica and Dave East, my involvement includes organizing donation-based concerts (in partnership with Live Nation).

Bartender

No Fun
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.

Street Team, A&R, Producer and Song Writer

The Gifted Program
04.2017 - 07.2019
  • Responsible for developing up and coming artists creatively and socially. A part of the core team that creates/ acquire songs and executive produces records. Once records are completed, assist in getting these songs played at reputable NYC clubs such as 1 Oak, Up and Down and PHD. Worked on independent releases that have been played on FM 105.1 and FM 97.1.

Recording Studio Intern

Dubway Studios
04.2016 - 09.2016
  • Successfully ran daily recording sessions for the clientele. Responsible for booking clients, collecting payments, working an SSI Board, doing a light mix and master in pro tools.

Education

BA - Music Production, Minor in Music Business

Berklee School of Music
01.2021

Skills

  • Business level knowledge of Music Publishing and Licensing
  • Proficient in Ableton, Pro Tools, and Logic
  • Proficient in Songwriting, Guitar, and Piano
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Beginner level knowledge of Adobe Suite
  • Basic Knowledge of Shopify and Klabiyo
  • Basic Knowledge of Meltwate & Pixlee Social Management tools
  • CRM management
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Sales presentations
  • Target market identification

Timeline

Bar Tender

Clover Cub
05.2024 - 02.2025

A&R

Hoodies for The Homeless
08.2019 - 04.2020

Bartender

No Fun
01.2018 - 01.2020

Street Team, A&R, Producer and Song Writer

The Gifted Program
04.2017 - 07.2019

A&R, Marketing Representative, Producer and Song Writer

Beast Music
09.2016 - Current

Recording Studio Intern

Dubway Studios
04.2016 - 09.2016

BA - Music Production, Minor in Music Business

Berklee School of Music