Javad B.

Experience

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  Community Options, Inc.

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2009

  Program Facilitator

  ◆ Managed 30 staff and 1 other administrator in a nonprofit day program for ~90 adults with disabilities; oversaw direct care, direct community partnerships, community work placement, and local business partnerships◆ Intersected with regional centers to request state and city funding, handling all paperwork◆ Pioneered end-to-end program management for a nationally-based nonprofit organization, impacting families and individuals with disabilities. Administered and reviewed progress on assessments and extracted varied insights from diverse participants. Show less

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  ArtworxLA

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Teaching Artist

  artworxLA provides students with a long-term, sequential arts program that inspires them to stay in school, evolve as unique individuals, and flourish as creative adults.◆ Developed music education program from the ground up for nonprofit providing 15,000+ at-risk youth with access to art programs, designing program content, implementing goals, and identifying learning outcomes; offered music education program to complement existing visual and theater arts programs, ensuring student accessibility and inclusion, reaching hundreds of students in juvenile detention centers and continuation high schools◆ Taught groups of 10-30 at Hollywood Academy, the flagship high school, providing materials and programs that introduced students to various artistic disciplines and working to maximize student potential◆ Gathered quantitative and qualitative feedback to measure program effectiveness, generating performance reports, integrating improvements into academic curriculum, and ensuring students met standards◆ Nurtured positive relationships with students, ensuring active communication and a safe learning environment Show less

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  Ableton

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2023

  Ableton is a leading technology company renowned for its innovative software and hardware solutions, particularly the digital audio workstation Ableton Live, which empowers musicians and producers with advanced tools for music creation and performance.◆ Leverage complex problem-solving skills by prioritizing and executing detailed project management with data-driven systems.◆ Spearheaded marketing, content creation, and product solution functions to maximize opportunities, build brand credibility and recognition, keep current with the latest trends, and ensure deliverables meet assigned goals, expectations, and plans.◆ Coordinate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across the organization, which includes evaluating hiring practices and devising targeted recruiting strategies. ➟ Results included 3,511 new software unlocks (3x forecast), 165 hardware unit sales (85% above forecast), and a 3,470% ROI on project budgets. Show less Ableton was founded in 1999 in Berlin and released the first version of Live in 2001. The products are used by a community of dedicated musicians, sound designers, and artists from across the world.◆ Maintain a clear understanding of Ableton’s business values, ethics, and goals to ensure consistent alignment with organizational messaging and brand imaging guidelines. Oversee branding efforts with an eye for both global and local brand perception.◆ Build key industry relationships and execute people management efforts, which include managing team development and performance, fostering rapport with communities of artists, onboarding new team members, and promoting professional growth.◆ Identify business development opportunities and explore alternative approaches to present Ableton products to the public, which resulted in outperforming targets, improving efficiency and cohesion, and enhancing alignment among teams in the United States.◆ Assess new brand concepts and strategies, research potential demand and market characteristics for new products, and consult with business leaders and key stakeholders on brand management to expand the brand’s impression, exposure, and market share. Show less

  • Senior Brand Manager/Product Marketing

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2023

  • Brand Manager

    Dec 2015 - Jan 2018
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  Glendale Community College

  Jan 2021 - May 2023

  Adjunct Professor

  ◆ Design innovative and engaging undergraduate courses in music technology; create course syllabi, instruct ~10 classes of 15+ students, and provide feedback and performance evaluation based on departmental criteria◆ Deliver high-quality content related to historic and current music technologies while conducting student evaluations to assess strengths and weaknesses.

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  Aimi

  Jun 2023 - Jun 2024

  Head of Marketing

  At Aimi (Artificial Intelligence Music Initiative), the top scientists and passionate musicians empower creators with AI and innovative solutions, pushing the boundaries of music and tech.Branding, Growth & Retention◆ Lead strategy and execution of all marketing efforts to enhance brand recognition, product adoption, and revenue growth.◆ Developed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns, resulting in a 50% increase in lead generation and a 30% improvement in conversion rates.◆ Leveraged analytics and customer insights to optimize marketing efforts, achieving a 25% increase in campaign ROI and a 20% improvement in customer retention.Product Marketing Management◆ Developed and executed a comprehensive go-to-market strategy for a music creation app, leading to a 200% increase in user acquisition and a 50% rise in user engagement.Team Leadership◆ Led cross-functional teams in creating and launching multi-channel marketing campaigns, driving a 40% increase in lead generation and a 25% boost in conversion rates.◆ Direct and manage the marketing budget, allocating resources strategically to achieve maximum ROI across different marketing channels; monitor spending and allocations to achieve marketing goals within budget Show less