Avi Sills- Father/ Entrepreneur & Creative Force.

1. Avi Sills
1244 23rd
St. · Santa Monica, CA 90404 · 310-877-8743 · avisills@mac.com
www.linkedin.com/in/avisills
Business Development | Internet Marketing | Event Production | Music Production
Motivated self-starter seeking an opportunity in a creative business environment. Co-founded and managed companies utilizing
communication, complex problem solving and leadership skills. Possess strong analytical skills and highly proficient in technological
systems in the music, event production and marketing communications industries. Skilled in building and maintaining strategic
partnerships, utilizing project and operations management techniques to influence innovative and strategic thinking and
implementation. Passionate about art, technology, and the creative processes of building lasting relationships.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Takes a Village Music (TAV Music) LLC. January 2014 - 2016
Co-Founder, Partner
• Built and maintained a successful partnership with a fellow composer/producer in order to develop custom music for advertising
and recording artists
• Achieved composing custom music for nine hi-profile national advertisement spots in 2014 - 2015
• Maintained and continually improved the company website and blog to significantly increase site traffic
• Applied advertising strategies and utilized communication and networking skills to obtain new accounts while maintaining
positive relationships with existing accounts
ManVsBaby LLC. November 2013 - January 2016
Co-Founder, VP Product Development & Sales
• Focused on a lifestyle platform centered around fathers and the brands that love them, delivering an immersive experience of
original and aggregated content, mobile apps, and innovative products
• Conducted research and analyzed industry trends on public perception of existing products and services and use findings to
develop and market innovative and desirable products to the target consumer group
• Co-created and strategically marketed “Freedom Pants” - the world’s first trendy diaper-bag pants for fathers
• Managed business functions, including procurement, vendor relations, accounting, and other financial activities
TransGlobal Entertainment / Ultra Booth / Naked Rhythm Inc.
Co-Founder, President
TRANSGLOBAL ENTERTAINMENT February 2003 - January 2016
• Designed and built an exclusive entertainment company for events in the Los Angeles area
• Organized all aspects of the events, including the careful planning and coordination of up to 60 performers and staff at a time
• Sourced talent and coordinated with sponsors, musicians, logistics, stage management, etc., to ensure events ran seamlessly
ULTRA BOOTH November 2009 - December 2013
• Developed one of Los Angeles’s first rental photo-booth companies; Created FotoSpark to aide in providing marketing solutions
• Coordinated strategically with suppliers and clients to optimize rental sales and achieve 100% booth usage
• Client list included notable names such the Staples Center, NBC Universal, Sony Pictures, Hugo Boss, Guess Jeans, Comcast
NAKED RHYTHM October 2003 - January 2016
• Developed a music production studio with a team that brought the world together with cross-cultural music and dance
• Produced a debut Album titled “Frequency” in July 2006 released by Caravan Records that was featured on over 30 compilations
including Buddha Bar 9, Tantra Lounge vol 3 & 4, along with several notable television shows such as Ugly Betty, America’s
Got Talent, etc.
• Performed all types of live situations and special events for: Sting, Robert Downey Jr., Dianna Ross, and The Black Eyed Peas
Vistine Media March 2009 - February 2011
Co-Founder, Business Developer
• Created a Content Delivery Network utilizing groundbreaking technology and created a robust video email service to improve
business development, marketing, and sales activities
• Directed targeted marketing efforts that introduced new products and promoted product visibility
• Managed overseas developers and maintained positive client relationships
EDUCATION
Santa Monica College 2000-2001
Business Management
University of Oregon 1989-1990
Music and General Education
Berklee College of Music Graduated-1993
Bachelor of Arts in Music