Nathaniel Avelar


EDUCATION

Columbia College Chicago Expected Fall 2023

Bachelor of Arts in Music Business                                             

Related Experience - AEMMP: Hip-Hop, Applied Marketing: Music Business, Managerial

Economics, Business of Music, Intro to Management, Hip-Hop: A Sonic History 

  • Collaborated with AEMMP team to acquire space and organize call sheet for showcase event at the Haus featuring artists Mike DFG, Bre5lin, & Rani 

  • A&Red for AEMMP, the oldest student run record label, ensuring all artists and contract obligations were satisfied including releases, performances, and client requests

  • Created marketing plan & submitted release material through Ingrooves Distribution for AEMMP Records artist Mike DFG

EXPERIENCE

Intern

What Up Pitches September 2023 - Present

Chicago, IL

  • Effectively collaborate and communicate with a diverse team to pitch music, categorize libraries, & filter submitted songs  

  • Researched and categorized various songs and genres in agency music library to be optimally searched and discovered on the platform Disco

  • Craft specialized playlists based on briefs for tv shows, film, and ads for networks like Viacom

  • Gather data on independent artist communities in major US cities like LA, NYC, & Chicago for potential brand partnership outreach 

Genius Admin       

Apple Corporation March 2021 - Present

Skokie, IL

  • Repair relationship between customers and Apple by providing best repair options with empathetic outreach

  • Correct customer systematic backend issues in regards to account information/services

  • Direct and observe repair room operations to ensure customer needs were being met

  • Actively participate in collaborative team projects to improve efficiency around repair turn around time and success rate

  • Managed customer pick up process for all completed repairs, including identification verification, preparation, and customer checkouts


ACHIEVEMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, & PERSONAL INTERESTS

  • Self-produced Hip-Hop artist with extensive catalogue on Youtube, Spotify, & Apple Music 

  • Performed on showcases with established Chicago artists such as Vic Mensa, Qari, & Dally Auston 

  • Co-directed, self-produced, and self-promoted visual content such as “Security Pt. 2” which has garnered over 4,000 views