Charles Raggio

I am a highly motivated and passionate professional with an extensive background in the music, film and marketing industries and possess an intimate knowledge of the acquisition, licensing and marketing of entertainment content for strategic partners and precise demographics.

I was most recently a Project Manager of music and cultural marketing initiatives, music licensing, concert tours and events for the Beyond Marketing Group (www.beyondmg.com) for a client roster that included Scion (Toyota Motor Corp.), (www.scion.com/#scionAV) among others. Strong industry-wide relationships, multi-tasking, delegation, clear communication, organized management, and a pocketful of technology are the keystones to success in this arena.

As the Managing Partner (Senior Product Manager) of Kajmere Sound/KSD Music (www.ksdmusic.com), a record label, distribution, marketing and events company in Los Angeles, it was my duty to oversee projects from their inception to their position on either the store shelves or the stage. From the discovery and signing of talent to the design and implementation of the company's global retail database, from the managing of marketing campaigns to the solicitation and negotiation of foreign licensing deals, corporate partnerships and business development opportunities, there wasn't much that I didn't manage or complete myself.

Along with the senior management experience at Beyond Marketing and KSD Music, are over twelve years of experience in the independent film world as an award winning Music Supervisor, Producer, and Executive Producer of over a dozen feature films and feature length documentaries (www.imdb.com/name/nm0706466/ - NOT all projects listed). The wealth of creative experience and contacts that I gained from working with critically acclaimed directors and producers makes me uniquely qualified for a myriad of positions in the entertainment field. Please note my resume for a discography of soundtrack and compilation albums that I've had the pleasure to executive produce. One example: www.discogs.com/release/442086/

I am currently in the post production phase as the Music Supervisor on the independent feature film entitled Street Dreams. Penned and Executive Produced by pro-skater turned MTV celebrity, Rob Dyrdek (Rob & Big - MTV), and starring Paul Rodriguez Jr., Ryan Dunn, and Ryan Sheckler.

I've also served as the Manager for several world-renowned recording artists such as Breakestra, The Rebirth, Damon Aaron, and Orgone, among others. The talent base and mass of industry contacts that this experience has afforded me also adds to the value that I can bring to your position. Skills also honed in this arena include domestic and international event and tour management, and sponsorship acquisition....