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RAJIB KARMAKAR
Beaumont,CA
Try not to become a man of success. Rather become a man of value.
Albert Einstein
Summary
Results-driven Artistic Director with a forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations.
Determined Business Owner with a commitment to excellence and more than 8 years of experience. Effective collaborator promoting culture and tradition.
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with a good understanding of business principles, project management, and team leadership. Collaborative with a relentless work ethic.
Top-notch Artistic Director with a proven track record of success leading and growing organizations. Strong background in strategic planning, financial management, and team development. Skilled in identifying opportunities and implementing practical business strategies with a commitment to staying informed about the latest trends, technologies, and best practices.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LAIMA FOUNDATION INC.
CEO
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency
- Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems
- Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
- Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs
- Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities
- Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes
- Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting
- Design, build, or maintain web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
- Perform or direct web site updates
- Write, design, or edit web page content, or direct others producing content
- Collaborate with management or users to develop e-commerce strategies and to integrate these strategies with web sites.
Los Angeles International Music and Arts Academy
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
09.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Use gestures to shape the music being played, communicating desired tempo, phrasing, tone, color, pitch, volume, and other performance aspects
- Direct groups at rehearsals and live or recorded performances in order to achieve desired effects such as tonal and harmonic balance dynamics, rhythm, and tempo
- Plan and schedule rehearsals and performances, and arrange details such as locations, accompanists, and instrumentalists
- Consider such factors as ensemble size and abilities, availability of scores, and the need for musical variety, in order to select music to be performed
- Transcribe musical compositions and melodic lines to adapt them to a particular group, or to create a particular musical style
- Meet with soloists and concertmasters to discuss and prepare for performances
- Perform administrative tasks such as applying for grants, developing budgets, negotiating contracts, and designing and printing programs and other promotional materials
- Plan and implement fund-raising and promotional activities
- Coordinate and organize tours, or hire touring companies to arrange concert dates, venues, accommodations, and transportation for longer tours
- Arrange financing for productions
- Determine production size, content, and budget, establishing details such as production schedules and management policies
- Perform management activities such as budgeting, scheduling, planning, and marketing
- Negotiate contracts with artistic personnel, often in accordance with collective bargaining agreements
- Plan and coordinate the production of musical recordings, selecting music and directing performers
- Produce shows for special occasions, such as holidays or testimonials
- Design, build, or maintain web sites, using authoring or scripting languages, content creation tools, management tools, and digital media
- Perform or direct web site updates
- Write, design, or edit web page content, or direct others producing content
- Register web sites with search engines to increase web site traffic
- Collaborate with web, multimedia, or art design staffs to create multimedia web sites that conform to brand and company visual format
- Collect and analyze sales data, using web traffic metrics such as page visits, transaction size, link popularity, click-through rates, and cost-per clicks
- Conduct online marketing initiatives, such as paid ad placement, affiliate programs, sponsorship programs, email promotions, or viral marketing campaigns on social media Web sites
- Optimize Web site exposure by analyzing search engine patterns to direct online placement of keywords or other content
- Prepare electronic commerce designs or prototypes, such as storyboards, mock-ups, or other content, using graphics design software.
Shruti AIM
MUSIC FACULTY
02.2015 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
California Institute of the Arts
CIRCULATION ASSISTANT
10.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audiovisual (AV) equipment
- Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures
- Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned, and file catalog cards according to system used
- Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas
- Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment
- Enter and update patrons' records on computers
- Manage reserve materials by placing items on reserve for library patrons, checking items in and out of library, and removing outdated items.
California Institute of the Arts
TEACHING ASSISTANT
09.2013 - 05.2015
Job overview
- Evaluate and grade examinations, assignments, or papers and record grades
- Schedule and maintain regular office hours to meet with students
- Copy and distribute classroom materials
- Develop teaching materials, such as syllabi, supplementary notes, or course Web sites
- Order or obtain materials needed for classes
- Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques.
California Institute of the Arts Community Arts Program
MUSIC FACULTY
09.2013 - 04.2015
Job overview
- Explain and demonstrate artistic techniques
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, performances, projects, assignments, and papers
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions
- Prepare course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records
- Prepare students for performances, exams, or assessments
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction
- Display students' work in schools, galleries, and exhibitions
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
- Participate in campus and community events
- Organize performance groups and direct their rehearsals.
California Institute of the Arts
STAGE MANAGER
10.2013 - 12.2014
Job overview
- Supervise and coordinate the work of camera, lighting, design, and sound crew members
- Direct live broadcasts, films and recordings, or non-broadcast programming for public entertainment or education
- Confer with technical directors, managers, crew members, and writers to discuss details of production, such as photography, script, music, sets, and costumes
- Interpret stage-set diagrams to determine stage layouts and supervise placement of equipment and scenery.
Education
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTSValencia, CA
MFA
05.2015
University Overview
Relevant Coursework: Music, Integrated Media, Website designing, Audio Production
Skills
- Supervisory management
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning and visioning
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Multiple discipline work experience
- Experience in working with a diverse population
- Strong budget management
- Fundraising for events and activities
- Collaboration with various corporate companies and editorial companies
- Running and establishing business and nonprofit
- Hiring contractors
- Website designing
- SEO with Google Analytics and Google Ads
- Business promotional material designing and advertising
- Understanding of basic office applications (MS- Word, MS- Excel, MS- PowerPoint)
- Efficient in both Mac and Windows Platform
- Proficient in Pro Tools, Final Cut Pro, Ableton and Music Recording Software
- E-commerce like Shopify and Squarespace
- Social media and content writing
- Staff Management
- Contract Management
- Business Planning
- New Market Penetration
- Risk Management
- Business Start up
- Cash Management
- Fiscal Management
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Development
- Public Relations
- Organizational Management
- Productivity Performance
- Supervisory management
- Policy Updates
- Negotiation
- Business Administration
- Profit & Loss
- Revenue Growth
- Account Management
- Financial Management
- Business Development
- Market Strategies
- Digital Illustration
- Managing Inventory
- Photo Editing
- Creative Design
- Visual Art Creation
- Fundraising Implementation
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Project Management
- Design Troubleshooting
- Mac OS X Proficient
- Client Relations
- Volunteer Recruitment
- Event Service
- Web Design
- Contract Development
- Art Program Development
- Design Layouts
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Facebook Applications
- Adobe Photoshop
- Financial Budgeting and Reporting
- GIF Animation
- Advertising and Promotions
- Superior Organizational Skills
- Film and Video Production
- Graphic Arts Design
- Mentoring Artists
- Establishing Vision
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5 staff members.
- Collaborated with a team of 20 in the development of HERITAGE concerts
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Recognized in various publications for building communities and bridging cultures.
- Commissioned by various Universities, Colleges, and Arts Organizations to create concerts, workshops, and showcases for various genres of music.
- Collaborated with a team of 20 in the development of Global music Summer retreats.
- Mentored 100+ students from Los Angeles International Music and Arts Academy on Indian Classical Music.
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Timeline
CEO
LAIMA FOUNDATION INC.
09.2020 - Current
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Los Angeles International Music and Arts Academy
09.2015 - Current
MUSIC FACULTY
Shruti AIM
02.2015 - 09.2019
CIRCULATION ASSISTANT
California Institute of the Arts
10.2013 - 05.2015
STAGE MANAGER
California Institute of the Arts
10.2013 - 12.2014
TEACHING ASSISTANT
California Institute of the Arts
09.2013 - 05.2015
MUSIC FACULTY
California Institute of the Arts Community Arts Program
09.2013 - 04.2015
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
MFA
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