1. Kozue Matsumoto
Santa Clarita, CA | 661.877.1996 | kozuematsumoto@alumlcalarts.edu
https://kotosounds.wordpress.com
Production Assistant
QUALIFICATION HIGHLIGHTS
❖ Extensive producing/promoting experience and interest in the contemporary arts field
❖ Effective communication skills with diverse stakeholders and customers
❖ Advanced ability with computer technology (Microsoft Office, database, web design, social
media, score writing, photo/music/movie editing, and programming)
❖ Fluency in English and Japanese with work and study experience in North America and Japan
ART PRODUCING/ASSISTING EXPERIENCE
Digital Arts Expo, CalArts, Valencia, CA May 5, 2016
• Curated MOD theatre for the expo
• Communicated with artists for their art works, tech needs to make sure the exhibition at
the MOD is nicely placed
• Communicated with the headquarter to make sure the artists needs are all met
• Set up the venue before the expo and took down the venue afterwords
World Music Festival, CalArts, Valencia, CA April 29 - May 1, 2016
• Communicated with faculty artists and prepared stage sets and programs for their shows for tech
crew and printing
• Recruited green room attendants and drivers for guest artists and communicated with them for
the smooth operation
• Oversaw student producers and helped them produce shows.
Kozue Matsumoto Graduation Recital, WildBeast, Valencia, CA April 6, 2016
• Recruited performers, a composer, and other artists, such as a 3D printing designer, costume
designers, a graphic designer, a lighting designer, and videographers
• Scheduled musical and tech rehearsals
• Worked on lighting and costumes with designers and created them
• Discussed with concert staff about programs, venues, and other concert production issues
• Designed the poster and the program with a graphic designer
• Promoted the event via social media such as Facebook
CalArts DMA Audition, CalArts, Valencia, CA March 7-17, 2016
• Reserved flight tickets and accommodations for the candidates visiting for the audition
• Communicated with candidates regarding their needs for flight, accommodation, audition and
teaching demo
• Coordinated equipment set up for teaching demos in a classroom and auditions in a hall
• Assisted promoting the open audition to CalArts community via SNS
Akiyama / Eubanks / Kahn / Nakamura, REDCAT, Los Angeles, CA November 3, 2015
• Assisted promoting the show to organizations/groups/individuals
• Researched Japanese-related media in the LA region and communicated with them to promote
the event
• Created the concert program, audience survey sheet and tech sheet with other team members
Nikkei Matsuri, Nikkei Centre, Burnaby, BC September 5-6, 2015
• Promoted the event via social madia such as Facebook
• Arranged and communicated with a photographer, a videographer, and an editor for professional
performance documentation
• Scheduled rehearsals, programmed the show, and acted as a bilingual MC during the show
• Communicated with the festival chair, stage manager, sound technician and musicians to ensure
music performance
• Communicated with festival staff and volunteers for merchandise, resulting in selling out the CDs

2. Kozue Matsumoto
Valencia, CA | 661.877.1996 | kozuematsumoto@alumlcalarts.edu | https://kotosounds.wordpress.com
Digital Arts Expo, CalArts, Valencia, CA May 7, 2015
• Managed the tech requirement of all 6 venues for over 80 performances and installations
• Closely communicated with the producer and the curators of each venue to ensure necessary
information available when needed
Kozue Matsumoto Mid-Residence Recital, WildBeast, Valencia, CA March 3, 2015
• Promoted the event by contacting web media and also via social media such as Facebook
• Won three grants for the recital to cover expenses
• Recruited performers, a composer, and other artists, such as a lighting designer, an animator,
projection mapping technician, and a graphic designer
• Scheduled musical and tech rehearsals
• Worked on lighting and costumes for an opera with collaborators
• Discussed with concert staff about programs, venues, and other concert production issues.
Nikkei Matsuri, Nikkei Centre, Burnaby, BC August 30-31, 2014
• Promoted the event via social media such as Facebook
• Recruited a guest artist from Japan and local artists for the collaboration
• Scheduled rehearsals, programmed the show, and acted as a bilingual MC during the show
Bang Danjos, Queen Elizabeth Theatre and other venues, Vancouver & Salt Spring Island, BC
November 12-20, 2013
• Promoted the event by contacting local media and also via social media such as Facebook
• Searched and recruited a guest artist from Japan
• Organized 3 collaborative workshops with a university, a Japanese language school, and local non-
profit organizations
• Managed the artist's schedule and acted as a translator for the the concert and workshops
Chrysanthemums & Maple Leaves, Roundhouse, Vancouver, BC May 7-19, 2013
• Worked with media to promote the project
• Introduced the Japanese community to the organizer, Vancouver Inter-Cultural Orchestra
• Coordinated rehearsals and coached composers about Japanese music
OTHER ORGANIZING EXPERIENCE
Bilingual Event Coordinator: BC Japan Earthquake Relief Fund, Vancouver, BC 2011 — 2012
• Utilized the website and social media on a regular basis to promote campaigns/events and recruit
volunteers
• Liaised with major media outlets such as CBC Radio to promote events and mandate
• Liaised with community stakeholders to provide relevant updates on donation campaigns and to
ensure timely and accurate communications were established
• Planned, developed, and organized various fundraising events/campaigns, including a gala
concert at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre, raised over $500,000 for earthquake relief
• Recruited, trained and directed over 500 volunteers of all ages and backgrounds
Communications/PR Coordinator: Tonari Gumi, Vancouver, BC 2010 — 2012
• Coordinated and spearheaded public relations strategies; implemented social media such as
website, Facebook, Twitter, and Flickr and was the lead facilitator for board training sessions on
social media ethics and operations
• Coordinated and directed a volunteer-based public relations video project on budget
• Helped implement a strategic plan, the first in Tonari Gumi’s 35 year history
ART/CULTURAL OUTREACH IN ACADEMIA
Koto Teacher: CalArts, Valencia, CA 2015 — present
• Taught how to play the koto to students
• Started CalArts Japanese Ensemble with koto, shakuhachi, sho and voice
• Created and found opportunities for the ensemble to perform in the LA area as well as with
CalArts community

3. Kozue Matsumoto
Valencia, CA | 661.877.1996 | kozuematsumoto@alumlcalarts.edu | https://kotosounds.wordpress.com
Guest Lecturer: CalArts, Valencia, CA 2015 — 2016
• Explained and demonstrated to composers the koto music system and performance techniques
including extended contemporary practices
• Explained Japanese diverse music/koto history including the relationships to other Asian regions
• Demonstrated three musical instruments: koto, shamisen, and shinobue
Teaching Assistant: Dr. Charlotte D'Evelyn, CalArts, Valencia, CA 2015 — 2016
• Set up and take down the AV equipment and other musical instruments for the class
• Took student attendance and Marked quizzes and tests
Research Assistant: Dr. David Edgington, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC
2009 — 2010
• Translated academic articles and municipal government reports about the Great Hanshin-Awaji
Earthquake into English while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision
• Edited and proofread a book for publication on time and suggested standardizing the spellings of
Japanese geographical names throughout the book while paying attention to detail
• Summarized and translated data about 80 Japanese companies from a Japanese data book on
time and avoided the need to spend additional budget to obtain the data in English
Japanese Tutor: Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC 2005 — 2007
• Helped students understand the lessons and coached them on putting their knowledge into
practice; created a Japanese learners group on campus for students to practice with native
Japanese speakers
• Suggested materials for further study of the Japanese language and helped a student win a BC
speech contest hosted by the Consulate-General of Japan that qualified him for the national
contest
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Centre for International Experience Assistant: Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC
2012 — 2014
• Advised students, agents, and general public regarding admission, registration, study and work
permits, health insurance, and other institutional resources in English and Japanese by phone,
email, and in person
• Liaised with stuff and faculty to assist with promotional activities and orientations, including
coordinating events, updating the website, and revising brochures with Photoshop
• Produced documentation, such as international admission flow-chart, student record system
manuals, letter-issuing protocols, to reduce the number of human errors as well as revised the
application form and other forms and letters to make them more applicant-friendly
• Participated in the international admission committee and discussed the possible change to
achieve a more efficient admission process for international applicants
Programmer and System Engineer: Nippon Computer Dynamics Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan
2002 — 2004
• Developed cell-phone interactive application in Java, HTML, and PHP for NTT DOCOMO INC.
• Designed and developed in C a flight-attendant scheduling system for All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd.
• Developed an accounting system in Java for NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
• Designed the inventory control system for Sankyu Inc.
EDUCATION
California Institute of the Arts - Master of Fine Arts, Valencia, CA, 2016
• Performer-composer program in the School of Music
The University of British Columbia - Master of Arts, Vancouver, BC, 2011
• Society, Culture and Politics in Education program in the Department of Educational Studies

4. Kozue Matsumoto
Valencia, CA | 661.877.1996 | kozuematsumoto@alumlcalarts.edu | https://kotosounds.wordpress.com
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Associate of Arts, Richmond, BC, 2007
• Major: Sociology
Tsuda College - Bachelor of Arts, Tokyo, Japan, 2002
• Major: International and Cultural Studies
CERTIFICATES
Koto Teaching Certificate (Jun-Shihan; Semi-master)
• Issued by Ikuta-ryu,Miyagi-kai (Ikuta school, Miyagi style)
International Teaching Assistant Program Certificate
• Issued by the Centre for Intercultural Communication at UBC
Japanse Teaching Certificate in History, Geography, and Civics
• Issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
• Junior high school (grade 7 to 9) and high school (grade 10 to 12)
INTERESTS
Professional koto (Japanese zither) and shamisen (Japanese banjo) musician
• Performances, workshops, and other art projects with various artists in different genres
• Compose, arrange, and mix music with Finale, Chuck, Ableton, and Reaktor