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Michael Howard II

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

A hardworking and passionate job seeker with over 13 years of professional experience, eager to secure an entry-level Music Agent position, with optimal opportunity for internal growth, within a leading Music Industry Organization.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Music Producer/ Singer Songwriter

Freelance
05.2010 - Current
  • Composed and arranged music and recorded music in studios for radio, film, or television.
  • Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre and cabarets.
  • Arranged instruments to accompany vocals such as piano or saxophone.
  • Maintained private studio with range of 3 to 17 clients per month.
  • Interpreted different music by making use of voice production, harmony, rhythm and melody to present characterization.
  • Applied knowledge of harmony, melody, rhythm and voice production to individualize presentations and maintain audience interest.


Singing Server

Ellen's Stardust Diner
04.2015 - 07.2018
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
  • Sang and danced with ensemble members and performers during all group performances.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Engaged guests by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.

Music Business Internship

LiveThe.Biz
10.2015 - 09.2017
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, social media advertising, and brand promotion.
  • Collaborated with team members to help expand marketing channels.
  • Helped with planning and hosting of showcases and seminar events.
  • Collected, arranged and input information into database system.
  • Assisted with development of event strategies and tactical plans to promote accomplishment of tasks and projects.
  • Conducted market research to attract clients in new territories.

CEO's Assistant Internship

Da Fam Entertainment
01.2014 - 10.2014
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Assisted in organizing and planning a Collage Tour for recording artist Physur P
  • Used social media strategies to analyze music placement trends
  • Created an Excel "Contact" spreadsheet of Radio Stations, Colleges and Universities, and Performance Venues consisting of over 700 entries.
  • Helped prepared documents for Sync Licensing projects with MTV, Facebook and other companies.
  • Recorded on site during live shows to obtain tracks to edit.

Event Production Specialist

Convene
08.2013 - 10.2015
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Met customer demand by working extra shifts and consistently exceeding production quotas.
  • Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Drove excellent guest service for events and conducted evaluations after completion.
  • Worked under pressure and met deadlines while maintaining composure in difficult situations.

Singing Server

Spirit Of New York
04.2012 - 05.2014
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with customers.
  • Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
  • Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.

Radio Production Assistant

WNSB Hot 91.1
01.2010 - 05.2010
  • Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
  • Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.
  • Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
  • Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.
  • Presented weather, news and commercials to listeners.
  • Researched topics for comment and discussion.

Education

Master of Arts - Acting

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology

Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
05.2010

Skills

  • Industry Trends
  • Studio Recordings
  • Original Songwriting
  • Vocal Arrangements
  • Sound Mixing Expertise
  • Social Media Campaign
  • Brand Development
  • Public Speaking
  • Event Coordination
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent Communication

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Music Business Internship

LiveThe.Biz
10.2015 - 09.2017

Singing Server

Ellen's Stardust Diner
04.2015 - 07.2018

CEO's Assistant Internship

Da Fam Entertainment
01.2014 - 10.2014

Event Production Specialist

Convene
08.2013 - 10.2015

Singing Server

Spirit Of New York
04.2012 - 05.2014

Music Producer/ Singer Songwriter

Freelance
05.2010 - Current

Radio Production Assistant

WNSB Hot 91.1
01.2010 - 05.2010

Master of Arts - Acting

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Arts - Music Technology

Norfolk State University

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