'Afternoon America,
It was a great summer. Fortunately I have had some work fall into my lap that paid ok, and a few opportunities and contacts that I can take advantage of now. At the same time, I have found that my education would make me more employable in the circle of people I've started to build my network, which would, in the long run, give give my career longevity. Doing so many things and being good at them isn't enough for me. I'd much rather be great. So logically, school will only help advance my knowledge and skill. If nothing more than to buy time to perfect and build on what I already know, the 11 months it will take to finish is worth it. Being in school is also giving me more outlets to get to where I'm trying to go...if it wasn't for school I wouldn't have come to LA this summer (hmmm!!!).
This wasn't the easiest decision to make. It's hard to say "hold on" to the things you imagined and dreamed you would be doing. On top of that, everyone I'm working w/ is not especially happy to see me go, but they support me going back to school, if I promise to come back as soon as I finish (lol). Aside from buying time to make myself a hot commodity, I want to complete something for the first time in my life. Other than high school, which I barely made it out of, I've never had to complete anything. Getting this degree will give me a sense of accomplishment on so many levels...not to mention it will make my mom the happiest in the world.
It's just time I started investing and believing in me as much as the people around me invest and believe in me. So, we'll see how it goes...I told Debbie anything short of $100,000 can't keep me out of school!!!LOL
Until next time...well, there is no next time,
You've been a great audience America
Thanks,
-The "BIG" Is
Friday, August 17, 2007
Thursday, August 16, 2007
The Last Stand
Good morning America,
My internship is offically over as of August 10, 2007. This was one of the most valuable experiences of my professional career. Being at Cube Vision forced me to play a role outside of comfort zone. Instead of being in a creative mode, I was always in a problem solving mode. For example, Cube Vision didn't have intern policy and procedure guidlines before me. I was given a few tidbits of information, a 3-ring binder, and a check list of everything that needed to be included in the guidline manual. I drafted scheduling forms and contact information forms. There was also a script manual included, which I had to piece together from researching other manuals, along with an elctronic keypass and other items. This same task was given when I acquired the work visa's for Ice Cube and WC's international tour. I was given passports of the two artist and the entourage along with other legal documents, International Visa work forms, a phone number to contact the promoter, and an ink pen to fill out the forms. After completing the forms, I was responsible for arranging and facilitating a time with each person at which they could review and sign each document (of course, under the supervision of my boss Nancy Leiviska). A similar task was given to me when creating the travel itenerary for this international tour, compiling all the travel, hotel and performance information. All of these task were what I would call "very time sensitive assignments".
Although none of these had anything to do with music, they directly made me a better producer. As a producer I have to create ACCURATE budgets, take care of scheduling for artists, musicians, mixing, etc. In short, I have a lot of deadlines that I am responsible for by taking on that role. The set of skills that I've gained and polished will apply to, hopefully, my career in its entirety.
My internship is offically over as of August 10, 2007. This was one of the most valuable experiences of my professional career. Being at Cube Vision forced me to play a role outside of comfort zone. Instead of being in a creative mode, I was always in a problem solving mode. For example, Cube Vision didn't have intern policy and procedure guidlines before me. I was given a few tidbits of information, a 3-ring binder, and a check list of everything that needed to be included in the guidline manual. I drafted scheduling forms and contact information forms. There was also a script manual included, which I had to piece together from researching other manuals, along with an elctronic keypass and other items. This same task was given when I acquired the work visa's for Ice Cube and WC's international tour. I was given passports of the two artist and the entourage along with other legal documents, International Visa work forms, a phone number to contact the promoter, and an ink pen to fill out the forms. After completing the forms, I was responsible for arranging and facilitating a time with each person at which they could review and sign each document (of course, under the supervision of my boss Nancy Leiviska). A similar task was given to me when creating the travel itenerary for this international tour, compiling all the travel, hotel and performance information. All of these task were what I would call "very time sensitive assignments".
Although none of these had anything to do with music, they directly made me a better producer. As a producer I have to create ACCURATE budgets, take care of scheduling for artists, musicians, mixing, etc. In short, I have a lot of deadlines that I am responsible for by taking on that role. The set of skills that I've gained and polished will apply to, hopefully, my career in its entirety.
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