1. Christopher Chandler
10345 Almayo Ave #201, Los Angeles, CA 90064 • (310) 415-0041 • chandlervision@yahoo.com
Executive/Administrative Assistant experienced in flawless preparation of presentations &
documents, attending to minute details, and maintaining the utmost confidentiality.
Possesses a B.A. in Music and expertise in all aspects of Microsoft Office. Looking to leverage
knowledge and experience into a managerial role within the music industry.
PROFILE
Multi-talented music professional with extensive experience in performance, education, music
business, recording, and production. Expert at Microsoft Office, proficient in graphic
design and layout with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat; music engraving with
Sibelius and Finale; recording/production with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Reason, and
Ableton Live.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced Windows/Mac proficiency: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook &
Entourage; Lotus Notes, WordPerfect, Quicken, Internet-based research.
Significant experience in self-directed positions requiring effective support and administrative
abilities; technical proficiency in operating and troubleshooting multi-line phone systems,
copiers, printers and fax machines.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GUITAR CENTER, Los Angeles, CA 11/10-Present
Assistant Manager
• Develop relationships with clients to drive sales
• Supervise, train and motivate a crew of 20 sales associates
• Mitigate conflict in escalated customer service situations
COMEDY CENTRAL, Century City, CA (Temporary assignment) 2/07 – 5/07
Executive Assistant, Business and Legal Affairs
• Supported two Vice Presidents of Business and Legal Affairs in all administrative areas
including: drafting, revising and proofreading business letters, deal summaries and other
documents
• Sending out agreements and revisions; tracking deals worth up to $3 million; and providing
follow-up and follow-through in relations with talent agencies and law firms.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining filing systems; answering phones and handling
messages; managing calendars and coordinating logistics; processing expense reports; and
utilizing relevant knowledge of procedures to assist supervisors with administrative needs.
THE CAPITAL GROUP, Los Angeles, CA (Long term temp assignment) 2/06 – 2/07
Executive Assistant, International Research
• Provided full administrative support to a Vice President and an Investment Analyst
• Coordinated international travel arrangements, maintained electronic calendars and
generated expense reports.
• Provided temporary coverage as Executive Assistant on 10-15 different assignments ranging
from 2 days to 6 weeks, providing phone support, database and spreadsheet maintenance,
opening and sorting incoming mail, creating PowerPoint presentations, and drafting written
correspondence.
INFOSPACE MOBILE, Los Angeles, CA (Long-term temp assignment) 7/05 – 2/06
Content Processing Associate/Audio Specialist

2. • Uploaded mobile phone content including specialty ringtones and graphics.
• Interfaced with Licensing department to obtain clearance for the use of songs as ringtones.
ETOYS.COM, Santa Monica, CA 10/99 – 3/01
Customer Service Representative/ Administrative Assistant
• Responsible for customer-service emails as well as customer care in escalated situations.
• Handled multi-line phones, created spreadsheets and invoices.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Self-Employed, Los Angeles, CA 3/02-Present
Private Music Instructor
• Guitar, bass and piano instructor for children, teens and adults of all musical skill levels.
• Prepare students for talent shows, auditions and gigs.
Apr 2001-June 2011
Musical Minds, Inc, Los Angeles, CA 4/01-6/11
Keyboard Class Instructor, Music Transcriber and Engraver
• Taught after-school piano/keyboard classes to elementary students of multiple skill levels
• Trained new teachers and assistants.
• Created clear, concise, and visually pleasing layouts for the company’s sheet music and
learning materials using Sibelius and Adobe Illustrator.
Musicians Institute, Hollywood, CA 6/09-3/11
Teaching Assistant/Backing Musician
• Provided rhythm section backing for performance-based music classes and workshops.
West L.A. Music, Los Angeles, CA 6/10-11/10
Musical Instrument Sales
• Developed relationships with clients to drive sales
DayJams, Inc. / Rock S.T.A.R. Education, Inc, Los Angeles, CA 6/04-6/10
Music Camp Teacher & Bandleader
• Coached bands of young musicians to write and perform songs in a concert
• Lead workshops in music history, recording, songwriting, and music business.
Mar 2002-June 2008
C&A Music Productions, Los Angeles, CA
Band Coach, Producer/Manager
• Co-creator of teenage rock band “The Blame.”
• Coached teenage musicians in writing, recording and performance of original music.
• Coordinated shows, recording sessions and rehearsals.
EDUCATION
2007-2009 Musicians Institute, Los Angeles, CA – Bachelor of Arts: Music
Performance, Arranging, Orchestration and Production
1996-1998 Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA – Jazz Arranging, Composition, and
Performance
1994-1997 University of California, Santa Cruz – Music Theory and Composition