Lauren Mikus
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Experienced and Emmy Nominated Music Supervisor for Film and TV with a background in producing. Skilled in administrative duties, personnel management, research, data entry, managing budgets, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Supervisor and Co-Owner
Charming Music Supervision
Los Angeles, California
04.2024 - Current
- Reviewed and approved audio materials for television programs and films, ensuring that all music was properly licensed.
- Served as a liaison between clients, producers and composers, musicians throughout the entire production process.
- Maintained relationships with publishers, record labels, agents, managers, and other industry contacts.
- Compiled playlists based on specific criteria such as style, mood or genre of music.
- Supervised post-production activities such as editing, mixing, mastering and scoring process.
- Managed complex licensing agreements involving multiple parties such as songwriters, performers or publishers.
- Negotiated deals with artists, record labels and other music industry professionals.
- Collaborated with producers to develop an effective musical score for projects.
- Worked closely with directors to ensure their vision is communicated through the soundtrack.
- Organized recording sessions, including hiring musicians and engineers as needed.
- Researched copyright issues related to music and cleared rights for usage in productions.
- Ensured quality control of the soundtracks by selecting appropriate instrumental compositions for each scene.
- Created a library of pre-cleared songs for use in productions.
- Developed strategies to maximize cost savings while maintaining high standards of quality.
- Coordinated with production teams to determine project requirements and budgeting needs.
- Conducted interviews with composers and songwriters to help inform creative decisions.
- Prepared invoices, reports, memos, letters, financial statements, and other documents to maintain anorganized filing system.
- Recruited, trained, evaluated, and supervised staff members across multiple departments.
- Monitored expenses closely to stay within allocated budgets for each project and initiative.
Associate Producer
Cottonwood Pictures
Austin, TX
01.2009 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with directors, writers, actors, and other creative personnel to ensure efficient workflow.
- Arranged travel accommodations for cast and crew members on location shoots.
- Researched potential locations for shoots and booked necessary facilities.
- Provided support to the director during pre-production meetings and rehearsals.
- Developed and managed production schedules for multiple projects.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors while staying within budget parameters.
- Assisted in casting talent for various projects.
- Gathered materials for meetings and contributed knowledge to improve upon pitches and project plans.
- Coordinated releases, riders and other documentation.
- Recruited and managed event and location crews.
- Developed and oversaw schedules for each production.
- Generated original ideas and further developed ideas through research.
- Developed and managed production budgets, forecasting expenditures and controlling costs.
Retail Worker
Dean and Deluca
New York, NY
01.2006 - 09.2008
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the store including setting up displays, cleaning shelves and counting money.
- Assisted in inventory management by stocking shelves, organizing merchandise and tracking sales data.
- Greeted customers, identified their needs and provided assistance with product selection.
- Supported other departments within the store when needed during busy periods or shortages in staff.
- Operated cash register to process payments from customers accurately and efficiently.
- Provided excellent customer service by answering questions, resolving problems and addressing complaints in a professional manner.
- Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
- Built customer loyalty by engaging with and identifying product needs of customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
CUNY Hunter College
New York, NY05-2007
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Analytical Thinking
- Time Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Professional Demeanor
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Relations
Affiliations
- Musician
- Equestrian
- World Traveler
Accomplishments
- 2023 Guild of Music Supervisor Winner for Best Music Supervision
- 2024 Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Music Supervision
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Greek
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Music Supervisor and Co-Owner
Charming Music Supervision
04.2024 - Current
Associate Producer
Cottonwood Pictures
01.2009 - 04.2024
Retail Worker
Dean and Deluca
01.2006 - 09.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Media Studies
CUNY Hunter College
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