Sergio Ortega

Experience

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  Verve Music Group

  Sept 2003 - Dec 2003

  Intern, Radio Promotions

  • Verified weekly SoundScan and BDS reports for Head of Radio Promotions.• Worked closely with Verve artists, their managers, and Verve staff to coordinate special events, concerts, and promotions.• Worked one-on-one with radio DJs to coordinate radio station promotions for Verve Artists.• Packaged promotional mailers to be sent to radio stations for radio play.• Assisted other departments including sales, accounting, design, and A&R.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2004 - Jun 2024

  Musician, Teacher, Coordinator, Project Manager

  Toured worldwide, performing and recording an array of string instruments and vocals alongside The Pretty Reckless, Ramin Karimloo, KISS, Lana Del Rey, The B52s, and Gene Simmons to name a few. Performed in Broadway pit orchestras such as Rocky The Musical and Soul Doctor, as well as Off-Broadway. Appeared on major network television, particularly Today, Katie Couric, and NBC's 'The Village,' and even toured with the circus Cirque Musica. Project manager for artists’ projects and recordings which includes writing, arranging, music directing, content creation, accounting, sales, booking, promotion, tech support, customer service and tour managing. Private music lessons to over 200 students of various ages and levels. Show less

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  Nolej Records

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Promotions and In-House Musician

  • In-house guitarist for independent artists, jingles, and various other recorded projects.• In charge of promotions and booking for upcoming events.• Worked one-on-one with incoming artists to coordinate and/or musically direct their projects. • Kept track of company budget using Quickbooks and Excel.• Recorded using computer-based software including Pro Tools, Reason, and Logic.

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  Ramin Karimloo

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2024

  Guitarist, Banjo, Mandolin, and Vocals for Ramin Karimloo
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  Studio Instrument Rentals

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  Driver/Technician

  Loaded trucks with wide range of audio equipment, instruments, and stage gear.Drove box trucks in sizes up to 24 feet in the NYC and Tri-State area.Delivered audio equipment and instruments orders to customers (wide-range of venues, tv studios, recordings studios, and homes) and completed efficient setups.Established relationships with venue, studio, and industry professionals through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.

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  The Dives Ltd

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2024

  Bassist and Vocalist for The Dives
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  Music Makers NY

  Jan 2015 - Jun 2024

  Private instruction to all ages, all playing levels, and of numerous playing styles in Guitar, Bass, Mandolin, Banjo, and Ukelele.Creator of band workshops that specialize in the Rock, Blues, Blues/Rock, and Southern Rock genres. Instructor of group guitar workshops that involve increasing playing skills such as rhythm, lead, comping, ear training, and dynamics.Instructor of group guitar workshops that involve increasing playing skills such as rhythm, lead, comping, ear training, and dynamics.Designs curriculum and oversees lesson planning to meet instructional goals. Show less

  • Music Instructor and Band Workshop Coordinator

    Feb 2015 - Jun 2024

  • Front Desk Administrator, Booker, Studio Rental Technician

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016
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  Cirque Musica/TCG Entertainment

  Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

  Bass Guitarist - Cirque Music Holiday Spectacular 2021 Tour

  Bass Player for the Cirque Musica Holiday Spectacular 2021 Tour

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  State Street

  Jun 2024 - now

  Patching Governance Lead, Officer