Chris Estevez
Summary
Music Production graduate and Independent Catalog Manager with hands-on experience using The Orchard distribution platform to manage and release music across streaming services. Managed the full digital distribution process for a catalog of 30+ tracks, including metadata organization, quality control, and platform delivery. Helped grow audience engagement with multiple releases reaching over 20K streams and one release gaining more than 2M views on YouTube. Skilled in audio and video formatting, troubleshooting distribution issues, copyright claim management, and communicating with artists, platforms, and industry contacts to keep projects running smoothly. Looking to expand my professional experience in the career path I am passionate about.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MUSIC OPERATIONS & CATALOG MANAGEMENT
Independent Employer
New York, New York
05.2021 - Current
- Architect and execute the end-to-end digital supply chain workflow for an active catalog of 30+ commercial audio and video assets utilizing The Orchard’s enterprise distribution portal.
- Standardized and optimized ingestion metadata and platform-specific formatting guidelines across 40+ DSPs, scaling streaming engagement to over 20K streams for major releases.
- Spearheaded digital rights management, asset fingerprinting, and copyright claim administration across major platforms, optimizing UGC monetization strategies that supported a milestone release with over 2M views on YouTube.
- Enforced strict asset quality control (QC) checks on incoming uncompressed WAV audio files, high-definition video files, and cover art metrics, achieving a 100% initial ingestion acceptance rate.
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PROJECT LEADERSHIP
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New York, New York
05.2022 - 04.2026
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Direct communications and project milestones across creative teams, product managers, and engineering stakeholders to align digital delivery pipelines with technical release dates.
SOUND ENGINEER
Private Clients
08.2021 - 04.2026
- Operated audio mixing consoles for live events and recordings.
- Collaborated with clients to define sound design requirements.
- Set up and tested sound equipment before events.
- Mixed, mastered, and edited vocal and instrumental tracks to achieve high-quality sound production
- Set up microphones, soundboards, interfaces, and recording software for studio sessions
- Managed recording session files, track organization, and audio backups efficiently
- Assisted with music production, beat arrangement, and sound enhancement techniques
- Utilized digital audio workstations such as Pro Tools and Logic Pro for recording and editing
PROMOTIONAL BRAND AMBASSADOR
New York Eventos
New York, New York
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Demonstrated and explained products, methods and services to persuade customers to purchase products.
- Informed customers of available options for advertisement and provided samples.
- Delivered advertising to customers for approval.
- Sold products being promoted and kept records of sales.
- Collaborated with team members to execute event logistics and ensure smooth operations.
- Organized events, such as music festivals, trade shows and sports tournaments, to increase public exposure of the brand.
Education
Bachelor of Science - MUSIC PRODUCTION
Los Angeles Film School
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA 09.2020 - 12.2024
Skills
- Strategic Planning And Alignment
- Marketing Program Management
- Social Media Content Creation
- Reservations Booking
- Special Event Preparation
- Team Cooperation
- Communication Skills
- Social Media Technologies
- Sound design
- Digital audio workstations
- Audio mixing
- Track organization
- Customer communication
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Music production software
Timeline
CROSS-FUNCTIONAL PROJECT LEADERSHIP
.
05.2022 - 04.2026
SOUND ENGINEER
Private Clients
08.2021 - 04.2026
MUSIC OPERATIONS & CATALOG MANAGEMENT
Independent Employer
05.2021 - Current
PROMOTIONAL BRAND AMBASSADOR
New York Eventos
11.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - MUSIC PRODUCTION
Los Angeles Film School
09.2020 - 12.2024