VALENTINO HENDERSON

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Professional dot connector with highly regarded interpersonal relationships. Highly collaborative and adaptable music professional with expertise in project management, studio operations, and A&R coordination. Known for creative thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and effective team management. Skilled in coordinating diverse projects and driving results through strategic planning and execution. Seeking to leverage these talents to contribute to a dynamic team where creativity, innovation, and excellence are valued.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

A&R Consultant & Creative Operations

Freelance

Los Angeles

01.2019 - Current

- Coordinated studio time, creative meetings, and album project execution for artists including STOCKZ, Jurdan Bryant, Hamza, and Paris Texas.
- Managed producer placements (SY & Niko Oroc on Jean Deaux’s Heavy).
- Planned and executed album release campaigns, including marketing, merch design, and launch events for Jurdan Bryant’s Not For Nothing.
- Provided creative feedback and performance strategies for Paris Texas’ Mid Air project.
- Built internal tracking systems for project workflows, session notes, and creative outcomes.

Studio Manager

Hardpink Records

03.2020 - 01.2024

- Oversaw studio operations, administration, and financial management, including budgeting, supply ordering, and equipment/software troubleshooting.
- Coordinated and scheduled studio sessions, creative meetings, and high-profile events.
- Supervised a team of three, delegated tasks, and managed schedules using Sling and Monday.com.
- Cultivated strong relationships with executives, artists, and A&R professionals, managing contracts, onboarding, and business meetings.
- Organized and executed major studio events and activations, including:
- Donda Sessions
- Paris Texas Activation at Slow Jamz Gallery
- MoneyBagg Yo Photoshoot
- “Ghost” Album Release Event
- “Amadeus” Listening Event
- OnTheRadar LA
- RocNation x Puma Album Camp
- Camp Soulection/NBA 2K Camp
- Trippie Redd Toy Drive
- Guapdad4000 Birthday Party
- HBO Insecure Writing Camp

Skills

- Creative & A&R Coordination: Artist/project management, session scheduling, creative feedback, album launch planning
- Publishing & Administrative Support: Song metadata tracking, session notes, producer placements, splits management

- Operations & Project Management: Studio/space management, event coordination, vendor management, budget oversight
- Software & Tools: Mondaycom, Sling, Logic Pro X, Excel/Google Sheets, macOS

Accomplishments

- Coordinated high-profile music and brand activations with Liquid Death, Red Bull, EA Sports, Stem Distribution Company, Yerba Mate, HBO, and Luc Belaire.
- Recognized for merging operational excellence with creative strategy to support artists, producers, and executive teams.