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Alonso
gabealonso@gmail.com • www.gabealonso.com • Twitter: @gabealonso
SUMMARY
Obtain a full-time position in the music/entertainment/fashion industry using marketing, production and
management skills. Technologically savvy, especially with social media, and fluent in Spanish.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
VIACOM – MTV Networks New York, NY
Executive/Departmental Assistant – MTV Music Events & Specials September 2007 – present
Support VP of Music Production - MTV as well as the Music Events & Specials Department with daily tasks
including organization of meetings and compilation of contact sheets, legal documents and general venue and
resource research for MTV’s programs/special events
Assist with coordination and production of live events; key specials include FnMTV, The Video Music Awards,
The Movie Awards, The Concert for the BRAVE, ’08 mtvU Woodie Awards and the ’09 Be the Change
Inauguration Special
Handled and supervised various ENG/Ancillary Crews during the ’08/’09 Video Music Awards and ’08 Movie Awards
Manage the department’s internship program
EDUCATION
The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Minor in Music (vocal concentration) May 2007
Achieved Dr. Harold Eickhoff Outstanding First Year Student Award
Inducted into the Order of Omega Greek Honor Society
Internships
EMI Capitol Music Group, Virgin Records – Marketing Department
Assisted Directors of Marketing by updating and posting artist calendars on the intranet, completing expense
reports, setting up meetings, creating artist profiles, answering telephones, supplying BDS and Soundscan reports
SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Outlook, CoolEdit, MAC OS, Apple – Final Cut Pro, Garageband, Finale
INTERESTS
Social media especially as it pertains to music/entertainment, music/pop culture/fashion blogger, live music,
managing/promoting local artists, playing guitar, European culture