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Chris Wood

Chris Wood

Producer
Sherman Oaks,CA

Summary

Dynamic and innovative leader with 20+ years of experience in nonprofit leadership, creative strategy, and digital media. A proven expert in storytelling, communications, and technology-driven advocacy, adept at crafting narratives and initiatives that drive social impact. Passionate about building inclusive communities, fostering collaborations, and developing programs that amplify underrepresented voices. Seeking a leadership role that merges my expertise in media, advocacy, and organizational development to create meaningful, lasting change.

Overview

2019
2019
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Creative Producer

Bright Moments
4 2023 - 4 2024
  • Web3 SubDAO Leader
  • Carried out events centered on education and onboarding diverse communities into new emerging tech such as blockchain, AI, and crypto
  • Produced and promoted community events, panels with high end digital artists, cutting edge AI conventions, and worldwide coordinated digital art releases
  • Successfully grew a cutting edge tech and arts community in LA that was celebrated and highlighted by Forbes

Director of Events, Producer

Cinespia
01.2009 - 09.2018
  • Handled event production for weekly film screenings and concerts with up to 4k+ attendance
  • Coordinated and supervised VIP hospitality for event DJs, guest speakers and celebrities
  • In charge of hiring and supervising all front-of-house staff
  • Reported directly to owner / founder of Cinespia

Music Marketing Consultant & Copywriter

Marketing Factory
07.2011 - 09.2016
  • Advised on creative tour marketing campaigns for artists such as Maroon 5, blink-182, Linkin Park, Incubus
  • Created brand and music content for on-screen and digital videos for Honda music campaign
  • Wrote copy for marketing materials such as artist biographies, tour marketing programs for Maroon 5, artist campaign announcement materials, event reviews (such as Steve Aoki’s first sold-out concert at The Shrine, for LA Weekly)
  • Event and concert writer and correspondent for digital magazines such as LA Weekly, PUSH, Alter, Yoo-N-LA

Program Creator/Educator

New Earth Non-Profit
09.2004 - 09.2015
  • Co-Founding Member
  • Created therapeutic poetry and music curriculum and taught juveniles 13-18 years of age in various probation camp facilities, foster care group homes, continuation schools
  • Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating diverse literature, music, poetry, and film
  • Promoted programming accomplishments and told stories of success with both online campaigns and in-person events

Director of Events

Dakota Live Music Lounge
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Booked, coordinated and promoted events featuring artists such as Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae, Miguel, Matisyahu, El Debarge
  • Produced community fundraising events which connected celebrities to nonprofits with measurable success
  • Assisted with private event coordination such as Josh Duhamel & Fergie’s bachelor party featuring ?uestlove and Dita Von Teese, and taping for Last Call With Carson Daly


Outreach Program Director

Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council
04.2005 - 01.2007
  • Provided ongoing direction, leadership, and objectives for outreach program operations under the oversight of then City Council President Eric Garcetti
  • Communicated regularly with stakeholders, educating the community on outreach and neighborhood clean-up programs
  • Consistently helped produce neighborhood council meetings, coordinating with board members, police, and residents

Education

Theatre, Film & Television Writing & Communication

Steven F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX
08.1999 - 05.2002

Skills

Brand Awareness

Software

Adobe Suite

Blockchain

Canva

CapCut

ChatGPT

Coinbase

Dall-E

DeepSeek

Discord

Figma

Final Cut Pro

Google Workspace

MetaMask

Microsoft Suite

Midjourney

Notion

OpenAI

OpenSea

OpusClip

Powerpoint

Runway

Slack

Telegram

Timeline

Music Marketing Consultant & Copywriter

Marketing Factory
07.2011 - 09.2016

Director of Events, Producer

Cinespia
01.2009 - 09.2018

Director of Events

Dakota Live Music Lounge
01.2008 - 01.2010

Outreach Program Director

Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council
04.2005 - 01.2007

Program Creator/Educator

New Earth Non-Profit
09.2004 - 09.2015

Theatre, Film & Television Writing & Communication

Steven F. Austin State University
08.1999 - 05.2002

Creative Producer

Bright Moments
4 2023 - 4 2024

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