Matt De León
Jr. Agent, Latinoamérica / Producer / Education Manager at Music Works International- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Experience
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Music Works International
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United States
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Musicians
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1 - 100 Employee
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Jr. Agent, Latinoamérica / Producer / Education Manager
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Aug 2022 - Present
Bringing some of my favorite artists in jazz, world music and Americana to perform in Latin America, as well as developing MWI's educational initiatives in the region. Bringing some of my favorite artists in jazz, world music and Americana to perform in Latin America, as well as developing MWI's educational initiatives in the region.
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Jazz at Lincoln Center
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Artist Liaison, Department of Concerts and Touring
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Apr 2018 - Jun 2022
I serve as a liaison between touring artists, line producers and the Department of Concerts and Touring. Throughout my tenure, I have developed close relationships with touring artists and their teams and worked closely with wardrobe, vendors and JALC staff to ensure smooth operations from pre to post production.
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Education Assistant
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
Site coordinator, staff coordinator and assistant in running classes for JALC's early childhood jazz education program, WeBop.
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Intern, Department of Concerts and Touring
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Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
During my penultimate semester of college, I served as the intern for the Department of Concerts and Touring at Jazz at Lincoln Center. At JALC, I was immersed in several positions where I gained invaluable experience in tour planning, series curation for Dizzy's Club, marketing, artist booking, artist and venue management (Dizzy's, The Appel Room and Rose Theater), as well as assisting in planning the annual gala and Essentially Ellington Festival.
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CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT OF NEW BRITAIN
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Interim Director of Orchestras
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
Interim director of orchestras at New Britain High School, DiLoreto Middle School and H.A.L.S. Academy for the Spring 2020 semester (January through June 2020. Responsibilities included: conducting New Britain High School advanced orchestra, string orchestra, DiLoreto orchestra, H.A.L.S. orchestra, group lessons, college audition preparation. Interim director of orchestras at New Britain High School, DiLoreto Middle School and H.A.L.S. Academy for the Spring 2020 semester (January through June 2020. Responsibilities included: conducting New Britain High School advanced orchestra, string orchestra, DiLoreto orchestra, H.A.L.S. orchestra, group lessons, college audition preparation.
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Black Art Jazz Collective
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New York, New York, United States
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Assistant Manager
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2019
Designed and distributed the Collective's EPK and supporting press materials. Increased band visibility by creating and maintaining all social media for the band. Drove artists to and from venues and recording sessions. Drafted and sent venue outreach emails. Coordinated and compiled travel, venue and logistical information for domestic and international tours. Researched and contacted venues, booking agents for domestic and international performance opportunities. Travelled with the Collective to venues and recording sessions to make sure all needs were attended to. Show less
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Brevard Music Center
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United States
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Fine Art
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teaching Assistant
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May 2019 - Jun 2019
At Brevard, I served as a trombone instructor for chamber jazz ensembles and a big band, and a TA to Jazz Institute founder Michael Dease. At Brevard, I served as a trombone instructor for chamber jazz ensembles and a big band, and a TA to Jazz Institute founder Michael Dease.
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Wolfman Productions, Inc
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate
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Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
Served as point of contact and booking agent to an assigned jazz artist. Conducted site-visits for prospective venues and served as an assistant to the CEO. Served as point of contact and booking agent to an assigned jazz artist. Conducted site-visits for prospective venues and served as an assistant to the CEO.
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Western Connecticut State JazzFest
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Danbury, Connecticut, United States
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Festival Coordinator
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Dec 2014 - Apr 2016
Curated and produced lineups of A-list touring artists for the Winter and Spring Festivals. Coordinated artist agreements, travel and hotel arrangements. Organized fundraising events which raised thousands of dollars to cover festival expenses. Worked with the University to produce a budget for performers, caterers, spaces and staffing. Served as the first point of contact for touring artists and their teams. Hired and assigned a team of staff and volunteers to ensure smooth festival operations. Oversaw equipment and space rentals including dressing rooms, tents and more. Show less
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Education
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William Paterson University of New Jersey
Bachelors, Music Management and Jazz Studies -
Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts High School
Artist Diploma, Music