PEARL TONE MUSIC
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JONATHAN NESVADBA


WORK EXPERIENCE


Moby - Studio Manager / Tour Manager / Executive Assistant
Multi-platinum recording artist, producer, and DJ
Los Angeles, CA

Studio Manager
  • Designed and maintained recording facilities at multiple properties
  • Recommend upgrades and equipment purchases
  • Oversee digital archives and back-up systems
  • Manage schedule and payments for contracted musicians and engineers
  • Hire and oversee orchestrators for studio and live performances
  • Transcribe sheet music for string and horn players

Recording Engineer
  • Edit podcast audio for Moby Pod
  • Engineer recording sessions with collaborative musicians
  • Comp, edit, and correct recording takes
  • Record location sound for film and promotional projects
  • Mix prerecorded TV performances including for CBS and BBC broadcasts

Tour Manager
  • Create, submit, and enforce technical riders and stage plots 
  • Hire and book crew and musicians
  • Coordinate travel and hotels
  • Advance venues and hotels
  • Perform line-checks and oversee sound checks
  • Build budget reports

Band Leader / Playback Engineer
  • Built and operated redundant playback systems
  • Oversee band and vocal rehearsals
  • Develop rehearsal schedule and book practice spaces
  • Perform bass guitar and sing background vocals

Executive Assistant
  • Maintain schedule and calendar
  • Administer company email accounts
  • Oversee property maintenance
  • Invoice vendors, contractors, and musicians
  • Research and maintain database of potential musical collaborators

Video Work
  • Film and edit music videos and promotional content
  • Interview subjects for feature length documentary projects

July 2012 – Current
Miso Media Inc. - Director of Music Department
Music technology start-up for iOS devices
Los Angeles, CA
  • Managed operations for music department
  • Maintained in-app content database using MySQL
  • Maintained in-app content database using MySQL
  • Negotiated licensing deals with music publishing companies


Larry Gatlin - Personal Assistant
GRAMMY Award-winning hit country artist
Austin, TX
  • Managed day-to-day business operations
  • Modernized business operations with laptops, mobile devices and email accounts 
  • Recorded and mixed song demos and local radio spots
  • Notated sheet music for publishers and collaborative musicians
  • Curated content for web and online social networks


University of Texas School of Music - Recording Engineer
Fully equipped recording facility for School of Music faculty and students
Austin, TX
  • Recorded and mixed live performances via large format consoles
  • Recorded and mixed studio projects via Pro Tools HD
  • Setup and mixed live sound reinforcement for electronic and acoustic ensembles Assisted in studio maintenance and upgrades
  • Assisted mixes and edits for KMFA radio program



EDUCATION


University of Texas at Austin
Moody College of Communications
Bachelor of Science, Radio-Television-Film: Production emphasis


University of Texas at Austin
Butler School of Music
Bachelor of Arts, Music: Vocal emphasis


April 2011 – July 2013








June 2005 – May 2010










Jan 2004 – May 2010











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Degree awarded: May 2005




Degree awarded: May 2005