Finance & Music Business Professional
Combining a background in finance with a passion for the music industry, I hold a B.S. in Business Administration – Finance from CSULB, while currently furthering my expertise in Music Business through UCLA.
With a focus on royalties & revenue, music publishing, licensing, and A&R, I am passionate about helping creative talent and entertainment companies maximize the value of their works through strategic business, legal, and revenue opportunities.
Explore a curated collection of projects showcasing my growth in the music business through academic coursework, independent research, and hands-on industry experiences.
A&R: Artist Pitch
Copyright Ownership: Research & Analysis
Letter of Direction Draft Template: Legal & Practical Aspects of Music Business
Music Supervision: Drafting a brief email
LinkedIn: Active Research & Engagement
Music Supervision: Sync License Request - "Learn to Fly" for Scrubs
Music Supervision: Finding placement songs
Sports Sync Placement
Music Supervision: Love Island Scene
SAULT: Tour Marketing & Merch Strategy
Regional Tour Routing & Cost Drafting
Sample - Arena Tour Weekly Budget
SAULT UK Tour Mockup Analysis
Insider's Guide to Music Management: Final Essay - Future of Music Business Concepts
Licensing
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Royalties/Revenue
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Music Publishing
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A&R
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Licensing • Royalties/Revenue • Music Publishing • A&R •
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California State University Long Beach (2020-2024): Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance
UCLA Extension (2026): Music Business Certification Program
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Music Business Professional Development (Apr. 2026 – Present)
• Advanced studies in music publishing, royalties, sync licensing, artist management, and music industry operations through UCLA Extension's Music Business program.
• Active member of GRAMMY U and the Guild of Music Supervisors (GMS), participating in educational programming, networking events, and industry development opportunities.
• Conduct research and analysis of music publishing, copyright ownership, royalty administration, licensing agreements, and artists’ revenue streams to evaluate rights management and revenue generation opportunities.
NQM Funding LLC: National Account Executive (Dec. 2025 – June 2026)
• Manage a national portfolio of mortgage brokers, coordinating cross-functionally with internal departments and external partners to resolve account inquiries, reconcile information, and support operational loan financing workflows.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and document review to identify discrepancies, validate supporting data, and ensure compliance with complex underwriting and reporting requirements.
• Track and report on $5M+ in monthly loan transaction volume, maintaining accurate records, performance reports, and revenue pipeline management across active accounts.
Puesto: Server (2021-2024) - Bartender (2024-Present)
• Delivered high-volume customer service and sales performance in a fast-paced premium hospitality environment serving 200+ guests per shift. Employee of the Month (October 2024) + Represented Puesto at Fortaleza Industry Trip.
United Parcel Service (UPS): Distrubition Hub Operations Manager (Oct. 2020 – Sep. 2021)
• Led a team of 15+ employees to become the #1-ranked department in the facility, earning a promotion to oversee all three divisions. Recognized with a special achievement award upon departure (2021).
• Managed operations, processing 30K+ packages per shift while maintaining accuracy, compliance standards, reporting requirements, and process efficiency.
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Guild of Music Supervisors & Grammy U - Member (2026-Present): Active member within Music Business communities.
Soul Spirit LLC, Co-Founder (2025-Present): Co-founded a bar services company serving clients including Sony, Chevron, Lululemon, and various social media influencers.
Academy of DJ’s (2023-Present): Alumni & Member of Music/DJ school located in orange county - DJ education, live events + ongoing music programming.
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Skills: Financial Analysis • Microsoft Excel • Revenue Reporting • Data Analysis • Data Reconciliation • Music Publishing • Royalty Administration • Rights Management • Contract Analysis • Research & Analysis
Certifications: UCLA Music Business • CFI Corporate Finance Foundations • Microsoft Advanced Excel Certification • Life and Health Insurance License #4450876 • OSHA Saftey Certification (UPS)
Let’s Connect!
Whether it's through curated music experiences, industry conversations, or new opportunities, I'm always open to making meaningful connections.
Email: aalcaraz03@gmail.com
Phone: (714) 944-4189