Michael Boykin has over 20 years of experience in music production, management, and career development. He has held roles such as Career/Product Development Specialist and Business Operations Manager at Jerkins' New Production Team, where he formulated strategies for artists and managed teams. Boykin also founded his own company, Boykin Beats Entertainment, where he oversees production, writing teams, marketing, and talent acquisition. He has produced music for both independent and major label artists.

1. Michael Boykin
Address: 900 69th
Ave, Philadelphia PA 19126
(215) 439 – 4272 prdcrboy@yahoo.com
PERSONAL STATEMENT
Driven, determined, organized, detail-oriented; these are just a few words to describe the work ethic embodied when given a job needing to be
carried out. Many years in music production, management and career development has led to the ability to create extraordinary outcomes
from ordinary elements.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Career/Product Development Specialist
Jerkins’ New Production Team Atlantic City, NJ
March 2012 – Sept 2013
• Formulated direction and strategy for in house artists
• Developed various products for marketing and distribution
• Managed and oversaw workings of the creative team
• Involved in hiring process of new employees
Business Operations Manager Atlantic City, NJ
Jerkins’ New Production Team
March 2012 – Sept 2013
• Overseer of production and writing teams
• Involved with talent acquisition process
Boykin Beats Entertainment Philadelphia, PA
Aug 2005 – Present
• Head of career development for all signed artists
• Head of company’s production and writing teams
• Oversaw all marketing plans and strategies
• Oversaw contract negotiation processes
• Head of talent acquisition
• Acquired several major recording contracts for signed artists
• Responsible for writing team obtaining Grammy nomination
Clef Records Newark, NJ
Jun 2002 – Aug 2004
• Oversaw contract negotiation processes
• Head of talent acquisition
Professional Record Producer & Audio Engineer
1998 – Present
• Produced & created compositions for various artists on both indie and major labels
• Recorded and engineered records for major artists at the Hit Factory, Right Traxx & Unique Studios
• Extreme proficiency in Pro Tools engineering and mixing
Music Teacher Philadelphia, PA
Gibson’s School of Music and Arts
Jun 1998 – Dec 2001
• Taught drums, percussion and music theory to students
• Audio engineering and production training and tutoring
KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Contract Negotiation * Career Development * Organization * Management * Critical Thinking * Team Development & Leadership *

2. Overall Creativity *Problem Solving * Audio Engineering * Pro Tools