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Jared Smith

North Hollywood,CA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Composer

Self Employed
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Created dynamic soundtracks aligning with the unique artistic vision of media productions.
  • Developed soundtracks that effectively complement various media formats.
  • Arrange instrumentation for performances.
  • Conduct Recording sessions

Composer/Executive Assistant to CEO (50hrs/wk)

Kris Bowers (Et al. Studios)
Pasadena, CA
12.2022 - 07.2024
  • Provided support throughout all phases of creative processes and business engagements.
  • Coordinated communication with producers, directors, donors, creative companies, news outlets, stylists, musicians, and lawyers.
  • Developed strategies for project execution through comprehensive research.
  • Projects: Bridgeton, The Color Purple, Bob Marley: One Love, Disney's Haunted Mansion.
  • Ensured seamless daily operations through effective scheduling.
  • Arranged nationwide and global travel.
  • IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13803785/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

Composer Assistant (50hrs/wk)

John Keith
Los Angeles, CA
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Collaborate with John during all stages of the creative process.
  • Directed and coordinated recording sessions.
  • Documented thorough meeting summaries during sessions with directors.
  • Resolved every technical issue encountered during studio operations.
  • Projects: Bob's Burgers, Central Park.

Music Program Coordinator (20hrs/wk)

Artz for the Harp
Atlanta, GA
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Provided harp instruction to students in underfunded schools throughout metro Atlanta.
  • Developed customized lesson plans for varied student needs.
  • Represented Artz for the Harp at various grant reception ceremonies, furthering the nonprofit’s mission of providing music education to underprivileged schools throughout metro Atlanta.
  • Maintained an orderly and productive learning environment.

Education

Master of Music - Scoring For Film Television And Video Games

Berklee College of Music
Valencia, Spain
07-2021

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
06-2020

Certificate of Technical Studies - Film Scoring

Film Scoring Academy of Europe
Varna, Bulgaria
07-2019

Study Abroad - Music Composition

New York University
Paris, France
01-2018

Accomplishments

  • Los Angeles Film Conducting intensive, Costa Rica '24 - Selected to write for and conduct the National symphony of Costa Rica.
  • Reel Change Grantee '23 - Awarded $20,000 to go towards producing my first feature film score.
  • Society of Composers and Lyricists LA Mentee '22-'23 - Selected as an SCL mentee from over 600 applicants.
  • VCCA Anne Spence Fellowship '22 - Awarded a $1,500 honorarium and a one-month residency at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts.
  • Global Exchange Scholarship '18 - Merit-based scholarship totaling $7500, awarded to students who are studying abroad through a partner university.
  • Georgia State University Presidential Scholar '17-'20- Merit-based scholarship that significantly reduces the cost of tuition. It requires the student to maintain a 3.0 GPA average.

Timeline

Composer/Executive Assistant to CEO (50hrs/wk)

Kris Bowers (Et al. Studios)
12.2022 - 07.2024

Composer

Self Employed
09.2021 - Current

Composer Assistant (50hrs/wk)

John Keith
09.2021 - 09.2022

Music Program Coordinator (20hrs/wk)

Artz for the Harp
05.2018 - 06.2020

Master of Music - Scoring For Film Television And Video Games

Berklee College of Music

Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies

Georgia State University

Certificate of Technical Studies - Film Scoring

Film Scoring Academy of Europe

Study Abroad - Music Composition

New York University

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