CURRICULUM VITAE

TODD B. BEALS

1616 Quail Glen Ct.

Carmel, IN 46032

+1 (317) 581-0862  (home)
+1 (407) 312-2996 (cell)

Dedicated and accomplished consultant, musician, composer, producer, recording engineer, writer, blogger, strategist and digital media specialist, is now seeking a fulltime position in the rapidly evolving and ubiquitous digital economy to become more involved with the research, production, management, and distribution of digital media content, devices and services - while working to protect artists' rights and intellectual property.  A passion for artistic and technical excellence coupled with a life-long commitment to the dynamic entertainment and technology industry provides a unique combination of creative skills with related business education and experience.  

University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL n  2003

M.B.A. in Information Systems Management

Areas of Concentration: New Media and Content Security

FullSail Center for the Recording Arts, Winter Park, FL n  1991

A.A. in Sound Recording and Engineering

Areas of Concentration: Sound Design, MIDI Sequencing

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL n  1990

B.A. in Music

Area of Concentration: Jazz Trumpet Performance

Elimination of digital rights management (DRM)

Pursuit of interoperable cross-platform file formats

New digital media consumption and distribution methods

Acoustic fingerprinting and watermarking

Higher fidelity internet audio and the emergence of new international standards (i.e. MP5)

Balancing copy protection with fair use

Music piracy education and prevention

Monetizing Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds

Creation of a Performance Rights Organization that doesn't rely on sampling to pay artists

• 2008  CES Innovations Design & Engineering Award – Internet Radio

• 2006 Board of Directors Digital Media Alliance Florida (DMAF)

• 2006 Advisory Board Member for Fitphonic Systems

• 2006 Digital Music Blogger for Digital Media Wire

• 2006 Interactive Interview with Inside Digital Media's Chief Analyst Phil Leigh

• 2005 Featured Blogger with Billboard Postplay

• 2004 Featured writer with JupiterMedia’s DRM Watch

• 2004 eNewsletter endorsed by The Berkman Center for Internet and Society

• 2004 Interactive Interview with Inside Digital Media's Chief Analyst Phil Leigh

• 2003 UCF MBA Capstone Case Competition Gold Medalist

• 2002 (2) Boeing Achievement Awards

• 2001 Elected I.B.E.W. Union Steward for Communications Group

• 2000 O.A.F. Addy Award Nomination for "Best Original Music"  

• 1998 (3) Downbeat Magazine Awards for “Best Recording”

• 1993 International Monitor Award for “Best Sound Design”

• 1992 Emmy Award for “Adventures In Wonderland”

• 1990 International Trumpet Guild (ITG) Featured Performer

• 1988 Music Scholarship to University of North Florida

BBC's Internet Radio London Summit - Panelist representing Audiovox n  2008

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) - Panelist for Distributed Computing Industry Association (DCIA) n  2006

Co-Moderator - Digital Media Alliance of Florida (DMAF) DiMeNar: Digital Music n  2006

Guest Lecturer – Florida Music Festival: Entertainment Business  n  2006
Discussed digital distribution technology, licensing and evolving business models

Guest Lecturer – Rollins College: Entertainment Business  n  2006
Discussed the state of the online music industry and where its headed

Guest Lecturer – FullSail: Entertainment Business  n  2005
Discussed digital distribution technology, licensing and evolving business models

Guest Lecturer – University of North Florida  n   2005

Music Department: Presented master class about the digital music industry music

Guest Lecturer – University of North Florida  n   1999

Music Department: Presented master class about music publishing and copyrights

Guest Lecturer – Florida Motion Picture Television Association (FMPTA)  n   1998

Presented sound recording and audio production basics for tradeshow participants

Guest Lecturer – FullSail: Music Video Production  n  1993
Discussed SMPTE synchronization and film style mixing for post production

Lab Instructor – FullSail: MIDI Sequencing  n  1992

Instructed students on the use of Macintosh MIDI sequencer software and hardware

Manager of Business Development, Audiovox Electronics Corp. / RCA Audio-Video 11/06 - present
Strategic product planning for advanced digital audio and video consumer electronics; Project management for custom software development and product definition; Develop and maintain social community and networking partnerships for A/V ecosystem; Experienced at networking and relationship building as well as brand management.

Executive Vice President of Business Development, Goin Native Records 2/05 - 11/06
Manage strategic growth and new media placement for independent world music catalogue, Oversee content management system, company network and website administration, Co-publishing administrative duties including copyright clearance and online music ingestion, ASCAP / BMI / HFA and SoundExchange affiliations for DPD licensing and mechanical royalties

Lead Digital Music Blogger, Billboard Postplay 2/05 - 8/05
Blog entries focused on the economics of digital music covering all aspects of the industry, Analysis of digital downloads, subscriptions, mobile music, P2P, DRM, and legal issues, Created a one-stop shop for digital music news using Billboard statistics to decipher industry trends, Daily must read for music industry executives and a valuable resource for other news sources

Editor and Publisher, The Beals Media Update, Orlando, FL, March 2003 – Present

A monthly e-newsletter publication targeted specifically to people in the digital media industry who want to keep up on the latest trends, read less junk mail and be more productive with their valuable free time. Each issue features original content and independent research in addition to relevant trade show and seminar coverage. The newsletter also includes extensive newspaper, magazine and web site information related to the entertainment and technology industries with the most interesting stories extracted, interpreted and delivered via email every month.  Articles have been published online with Jupiter Media’s DRM Watch, Mobile Content News, Digital Music News and the Music Dish Network.
 

Digital Media Producer, Creative Media Services, Orlando, FL, January 2000 – 11/06

A company specializing in digital media production, research and design.  Directly responsible for live audio and video recording, digital editing, audio sweetening and mastering, streaming media internet compression and encoding, DVD transcoding, secure digital media content delivery and distribution, affiliate partnerships and sponsorship acquisition, website maintenance, email marketing.

VP of Business Development, Bootleg Television, Orlando, FL, May 2003 – 11/06

Director for strategic planning and advertising, responsible for marketing materials and the creation and development of deliverables on a project basis, overseeing website design, overall pricing, digital media content licensing and commercial sales. Public relations communication on both a technical and non-technical level, quantitative and qualitative market research, entertainment business and media analysis, responsible for identifying trends.

Launch Data Systems Acquisition Technician, The Boeing Company, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, FL, 2000-2002.  Assisted NASA and commercial launch customers with coordination and implementation of engineering design, operation, and management of the expendable launch vehicle program (ELV) communication systems providing back-up support via system operation, sustaining engineering and maintenance. Provided real-time mission critical support for digital voice, video, CCTV, timing, and LAN/WAN network data for expendable vehicle checkout and launch support operations. Also responsible for command telemetry data signal flow to and from the spacecraft during processing and launch pad phases as well as worldwide real-time connectivity to other key mission personnel. Interface with local providers and commercial carriers for drawing and documentation changes, scheduling, testing, and circuit validation using voice and video matrices and spacecraft data communication diagrams. Operate and maintain ground station cable infrastructure such as single and multi mode fiber optic circuits, CAT5/Ethernet, T1, Unshielded twisted pair copper, Coax, Telco and RF. General knowledge and familiarity of network design and maintenance using Cisco switch and router equipment and Eastern Range communication and operation systems with security clearance.
 

Audio-Visual Technician, Image Technical Services, Melbourne, FL 1999-2000

Responsibilities included technical equipment consultation consisting of set-up, support, and field operation of production equipment for multi-media corporate presentations. Experienced using LCD video, overhead, and 35mm slide projectors, sound systems, video cameras and recorders, LANs, lighting kits and controllers, and bi-directional telephone interfaces. Additional experience in satellite uplink/downlink broadcasting, teleconferencing, commercial design, installation and integration of conference room equipment such as public address P.A. systems, video projection systems, staging & set design. Computer related responsibilities included: customer service, inside sales, proposal writing, employee scheduling, invoice generation, accounts receivable, remote access data entry, and shipping and receiving inventory. Additional skills in: computer maintenance, hardware connectivity, data back-up and archival, equipment repair, test, measurement, and card level soldering.

VP of Sales and Marketing & Senior Partner America On Hold, Orlando, FL, 1998-2000. Developed custom telephone advertising campaigns as music supervisor, in-house composer and scriptwriter.  Managed all communication, prices and sales objectives, Responsible for developing and maintaining customer relationships and contract negotiations, promotions, business cost benefit analysis, case preparation and formal presentations.

Founder and CEO/Executive Producer, Reel People’s Music, Inc., Orlando, FL, 1994-1998. Studio manager for music and sound production at a highly successful commercial recording studio. Directly responsible for servicing all accounts. Experienced in print media marketing and advertising, website design and maintenance, inventory, accounting, strategic planning and budget recommendations, telemarketing, and database management. Other duties included contract negotiations, proposal writing, inside/outside sales, pro-audio equipment consulting, digital audio editing and mastering. Also acted as music publisher and A&R representative for subsidiary record label. Experienced in live remote audio recording, automated mixing, live sound reinforcement, MIDI, Video and SMPTE synchronization, telephony and internet audio compression, file conversions, optical CD creation and data archival.
 

Audio Engineer, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 1991-1994

Supervised audio post-production for film, episodic television, TV and radio commercials, which included music, voice-overs, and sound effects. Direct contact with national clients like Honda, Coca-Cola, General Mills, and network channels like the Disney Channel, FOX, ABC, and ESPN, using hard disc non-linear editing systems and reel-to-reel digital/analog tape recorders. Experienced in: ENG field audio, Clear-Com Communications, foley recording, video laybacks, Audio Dialog Replacement sessions, EDL type synchronizers, wireless microphones and headsets, satellite and microwave uplink/downlink, digital signal routers, custom sound effect design for picture, Sony 9-pin/RS-232 machine control, Adam Smith, Pro Tools, SSL Ultimation, Synclavier, and Total Recall.

Future of Music Policy Summit, Washington D.C. n 2007

National Association of Recording Merchants (NARM), Chicago  n    2007

MIDEM, Cannes, France  n    2007

The Billboard Music & Money Symposium, New York City, NYC  n    2006

The Digital Music Forum, New York City, NY  n 2006

The Digital Media Conference, Tyson’s Corner, Virginia  n  2006

National Association of Recording Merchants (NARM), Kissimmee  n    2006

Future of Music Policy Summit, Washington D.C. n 2005 

M3 Music Summit  2005, South Beach, FL  n   2005

UF Entertainment Law Conference, Gainesville, FL  n    2005

Mobile Music Conference 2004, South Beach, FL  n   2004

JupiterMedia’s DRM Strategies Conference 2004, Los Angeles, CA  n    2004

UF Entertainment Law Conference, Gainesville, FL  n    2004

Money & Media Show, Universal Studios, FL   n    2004

The Digital Music Forum, New York City, NYC  n    2004

The Billboard Music & Money Symposium, New York City, NYC  n    2004

Electronic House Expo, Orlando, FL  n    2004

The Florida Music Festival, Orlando, FL  n    2004

Clark Terry’s Great Plains Jazz Camp, Emporia, KS  n  1989

University of Florida, Gainesville, FL n  1986-1988

General undergraduate studies

Area of Concentration: Pre-law courses

Boston University, Boston, MA n  1984

Tanglewood Institute of Music

Area of Concentration: Classical Brass Quintet Studies

 Global Music Piracy and Its’ Effects on Recorded Music Sales n    2003

 The Relevance of Digital Rights Management n    2003

 Why Do Intranets Fail? n    2002

 Digital and Streaming Media Technology n    2002

 Case Study of Information Management Communication Deficiencies n    2002

 Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI) n    2001

3/0105   Is Weed The Future of Music Distribution? (Beals Media Update Volume 1 – Issue 4) was reprinted in entertainment attorney Steve Gordon’s latest 

              book called “The Future of the Music Business” published by Backbeat Books

9/01/04   What Is The Term SUPERDISTRIBUTION? And How Does it Relate To DRM For Music and video and books: The Music Dish Network

10/01/04  What’s Wrong With Digital Download Certification Awards?: The Music Dish Network, AtomicPop, Boycott-RIAA

10/28/04  3-Part Summary of JupiterMedia’s DRM Strategies Conference 2004 Review: Digital Music News…Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

11/18/04  3-Part Summary of the Mobile Music Conference: Mobile Content News

11/04/04  European Commission Formalizes Concerns over ContentGuard's New Ownership Structure: JupiterMedia’s DRM Watch

11/24/04  Thomson Joins Microsoft and Time Warner in ContentGuard Ownership: JupiterMedia’s DRM Watch

Technology and business acumen; web savvy; extreme PC and laptop proficiency on Windows and Macintosh; Desk-top publishing; 3M Fiber-optic certification; PACE high reliability soldering certification; multi-media production; experienced using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, analyzers, waveform monitors, signal generators, OTDRs, and Firebirds. Proficient in installing, operating and configuring, wiring, and troubleshooting communication equipment for digital voice switch, ATM switch, routers, T-Carrier multiplexers, WANs, LANs, ELAN's, VLAN's, video broadcast, surveillance recording, and optical media creation on CD-R, CDR-W, DVD-R; advanced signal flow techniques; innovative solution provider; advanced problem solving. SOFTWARE: Adobe  Premiere, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ImageReady, Helix Producer Media Compression, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Frontpage, MOTU Performer, Cubase SX, Sonic MyDVD, Adobe Encore, Adobe Audition, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Sound Designer, Pro Tools, Masterlist, DECK, Visio.

Digital Media Association n 2007

SoundExchange n 2005-2006

American Association of Independent Music (A2IM)  n 2006
TAXI Independent A&R  n 2006
Future of Music Coalition  n    2006

Electronic Frontier Foundation n    2006

Creative Commons n  2005

Digital Media Alliance of Florida (DMAF) n    2003, 2005, 2006
Orange County Convention Visitors Bureau n    2005

Orlando Economic Development Commission (EDC) n  2005

National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP) n    2005

Member of The Pho List Digital Media Community  n    2004 - present

Independent Content Distributor for the WeedShare Network  n    2004

CD Baby Recording Artist n 2004-2006

Management Information Systems Association (MISA) n    2003

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.) n    2000
American Society of Authors Composers and Publishers (ASCAP) n    1996

International Alliance of Theatrical Stagehands and Employees (I.A.T.S.E.) n    1992

Performance Artist Network (PAN) n    1992

Audio Engineering Society (AES) n    1991

American Federation of Musicians (A.F.M.) n    1990

National Association of Jazz Educators (N.A.J.E.) n    1989

Advisory Board  Digital Media Alliance Florida (DMAF)

Advisory Board Fitphonics Systems

Registered Volunteer for Girl Scouts of Citrus Council

North Park Church - musician, audio-video ministry

Surfing, racquetball, scuba diving, piano, photography, wine tasting, gourmet cooking, traveling, snowboarding

Youngest member to ever attend Boston University’s Tanglewood Institute of Music in 1984 at age 15 studying with The Empire Brass Quintet

Passed Florida Real Estate License Exam at age 17 in 1986

Professional Trumpet Player with the Sam Rivers Jazz Orchestra since 1994
(Sam is a Grammy nominated composer who is considered to be one of  the major figures in contemporary jazz music.)

 Available upon Request