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Bobby Cottonwood is a seasoned hospitality professional with 28 years of experience in the industry, having worked in various roles such as General Manager, Producer, Musical Director, and Entertainer. He has managed hotels, restaurants, and event spaces, and has experience in catering, promotion, and public relations. With a background in music, Bobby has also worked as a teacher, instructor, and coach, and has produced and directed various events and festivals. He holds a degree in Music from California State University-Northridge and an Associate of Arts degree from Los Angeles Valley College.

Experience

    • Musical Director, Producer, Singer, Entertainer, Performer, Musician, Teacher...
    • Musical Director, Producer, Singer, Entertainer, Performer, Musician, Teacher/Instructor/Coach
      • 1996 - Present

      Voice/Singing LessonsDrum Lessons - All Ages - All Styles - All LevelsPiano - Beginning - Intermediary

    • Owner, Producer, Musical Director, Performer, Instructor and Vocal Coach
      • Oct 1995 - Present

      Producer, Performing Artist, Recording, Booking Music and Variety Acts, Music Educator, Musical Director.

    • V.P.
      • Feb 2007 - Jul 2008

      Booking all varieties of live music and variety entertainment at Las Vegas' oldest continuously operating booking agency.

    • General Manager, Orchards Restaurant
      • Jul 2001 - Aug 2003

      Managed all daily operations, hiring, training, supervision, schedules, P & Ls. Hostedand bartended. Catering, Promotion, Public Relations and organized special events and business meetings.

    • Gen. Manager, Executive Chef
      • Jul 1996 - Sep 1999

      Managed all daily operations, training, supervision, schedules, P & Ls. Catered many television shows for CBS. Hosted numerous wrap parties. Catered American Country Music Awards for Dick Clark Prod. Smokin' Johnnie's was the 3rd rated Blues Club in Los Angeles by L.A. Times. Sol...

    • Director/Producer
      • May 1994 - Oct 1995

      Produced and Directed 1st "Official" Hollywood Jazz Festival 1995 through a grant from the City of Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Dept. Main event at The Hollywood Palladium with various Hollywood Jazz Clubs participating over 3 days.

    • Owner/Operator
      • Jun 1986 - Oct 1995

      Owned and operated 2 Restaurants, Deli, Steak House and Fine Dining and Jazz Club: 1) Hollywood Blvd and 2) Ventura Blvd. @ Colfax. Sold in 1995 to Smokin' Johhnie's "Booze, Blues & BBQs."

    • Owner, Licensed, Bonded and Franchised Talent Agent
      • Jun 1976 - May 1985

      Licensed, Franchised and Bonded Booking Agent and Artist Manager,9 years, 2 locations Wilshire and Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills and Sunset Blvd. and Doheny Dr., Los Angeles 1976 - 1985

Education

  • 1969 - 1971
    California State University-Northridge
  • 1967 - 1969
    Los Angeles Valley College

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Industry Focus. “Entertainment and Leisure”

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