Justin Castro
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional adept in project management and customer building relation. Excelled in transforming musical concepts into high-quality compositions, significantly enhancing client satisfaction. Skilled in music copyright knowledge and fostering collaborative success, consistently delivering projects that exceed industry standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Production, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Oracle 9 Productions LCC
01.2016 - Current
- Oversee the comprehensive process of musical creation from conceptualization to delivering a high-quality musical composition
- These responsibilities demand keen listening skill, extensive knowledge, attention to detail, adept organizational abilities, collaborative teamwork, and patience
- Understanding music production, sound engineering and industry-standard technologies
- Collaborate with artists and producers to develop and refine musical concepts and arrangements
- Create and manage production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects
- Apply various processing via analog or hardware engineering (EQ, compression, reverb, etc)
- Ensure the final product meets industry standards for loudness, clarity, and dynamic range.
Ballroom Dance Instructor
Shall We Dance
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Set attainable goals with clients, boost their confidence, transform their passion for dance into a lifelong pursuit
- High/Low ticket sales, marketing, and networking are essential components to attract and retain students
- Foster a love for ballroom dancing by creating an engaging and supportive learning environment
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive word-of-mouth referrals
- Increased students' confidence in their dancing abilities through consistent encouragement and constructive criticism
- Conducted private lessons for advanced dancers, focusing on technique refinement and competitive preparedness
- Regularly attended professional development seminars to stay current on industry trends and best practices in dance education techniques
- Expanded the studio's course offerings by introducing new styles of dance based on popular demand from existing clientele
- Organized and choreographed memorable showcase performances, highlighting students' growth and achievements in their dance journey.
Regional Sales Associate
GNC Stores
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Being a Lead Sales Associate at four different GNC franchise locations
- Commissions naturally incentivized our overall professionalism and sales drive
- Expanded the company's reach within the region by actively participating in industry events, trade shows, and networking functions
- Checked and pulled defective or expired products from shelves
- Completed physical inventory counts daily
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information
- Exceeded sales targets consistently by identifying potential clients and converting leads into successful deals
- Delivered persuasive sales presentations to prospective clients, showcasing product benefits and value propositions that led to closed deals
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment on key initiatives, driving overall business success
- Facilitated open lines of communication between the franchise office and local branches, enabling efficient information sharing across departments
- Managed a diverse portfolio of clients, effectively catering to their unique needs by offering tailored solutions
- Maintained detailed records of all sales activities for accurate reporting purposes and as a basis for informed forecasting efforts
- Forged and nurtured impactful relationships with customers to cultivate loyalty
- Resolved order issues efficiently and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings.
Education
Willcox High School
Willcox, AZ05.2009
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- System Troubleshooting
- Production Organization
- Music Copyright Knowledge
- Music Publicity Strategies
- Digital Art Production
- Sales consultation
- Sales Closing Techniques
- Public Speaking
- Content Creation
- Product marketing
Education Summary
- Conservatory of Recording Arts And Sciences, Associates Of Applied Science, Audio Engineer, Tempe, AZ
- High Ticket Sales, Selling Skills And Sales Operations, Remote, 05/2024, Awarded High Ticket Sales course completion
- High School Diploma, Willcox, AZ, 05/2009
Timeline
Music Production, Mixing & Mastering Engineer
Oracle 9 Productions LCC
01.2016 - Current
Ballroom Dance Instructor
Shall We Dance
01.2013 - 01.2016
Regional Sales Associate
GNC Stores
01.2011 - 01.2012
Willcox High School