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Justin Butler

Justin Butler

Chicago,IL

Summary

For the past 20 years have worked as a producer and creative individual in the entertainment , advertising, event and creative industries. As a seasoned producer and creative individual, I am well versed at planning, designing and managing big-budget events, production shoots, marketing campaigns and other creative projects over 700 events, hundreds of production shoots and a countless number of marketing projects.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Voice Actor

Grossman Jack Talent
Chicago, IL
11.2010 - Current
  • Created original jingles, promos, sweepers, liners, bumpers and other audio content.
  • Recorded a variety of voiceover projects for radio, television and web commercials.
  • Maintained studio equipment such as microphones, headphones, audio mixers and other related gear.

Elementary Spanish Teacher

St. Sabina Academy
Chicago, Illinois
08.2013 - 06.2021

-Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans that accommodate all levels of learners.
-Incorporate educational activities that engage students in meaningful learning experiences.

-Identify, select, and modify resources to meet students' needs.
-Administer frequent quizzes and exams to assess areas in need of improvement. Effectively assess students' ability and select appropriate teaching strategies for individual developmental levels; provided one-on-one, as well as large and small group instruction.

Founder & Director of "Tha Music Lab"

After School Matters
Chicago, IL
10.2005 - 02.2016

Instruction of 60 + students weekly various areas of musical arts utilizing daily lesson plans including but not limited to:

  • Stage production & lighting.
  • Vocal coaching, songwriting, music theory, studio recording, stage performances.
  • Responsible for branding and marketing of the program to provide a wide range visibility to entice students, parents, teachers to participate as well as obtain additional funding.
  • Created and implemented processes for Non for Profit fundraising as well as In-kind donation management.

Music Director & Production Manager

The Happiness Club
Chicago, IL
11.1997 - 01.2012

Produced and directed over 700 shows over the course of 15 years. I was involved in every aspect of the production from lighting, sound, songwriting , fundraising, donations, budgeting, vendors, marketing campaigns, studio production, videography, Artist relations, show tours, radio spots, voice overs, press releases, copywriter, safety regulations, equipment

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business / Communications

Columbia College Chicago
2012

Skills

Proficient with Mac & PC Platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

EP Budgeting System

Pro Tools

SSL Recording

Managing teams of 50 Employees

Multi Platform Design Programs

Troubleshooting

Managing Multi-Platform Technical Production Projects

Pyrotechnics

Team Player

Affiliations

Intermediate Spanish /Chicago IDOL 2005

Background Singer Mariah Carey

Timeline

Elementary Spanish Teacher

St. Sabina Academy
08.2013 - 06.2021

Voice Actor

Grossman Jack Talent
11.2010 - Current

Founder & Director of "Tha Music Lab"

After School Matters
10.2005 - 02.2016

Music Director & Production Manager

The Happiness Club
11.1997 - 01.2012

Bachelor of Arts - Music Business / Communications

Columbia College Chicago
Justin Butler