Gerardo Ramos, Creative Music Producer / Composer / Editor

About

As a Creative Producer / Composer / Editor, I have over 20 years of experience in the music industry and nearly a decade in publishing, combining my passion for music and language with my skills in content creation and editorial. I hold a Doctorate in Music Performance and I am fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling me to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse teams and audiences. I have successfully managed end-to-end production of Spanish and bilingual publications, increasing revenue by 40% and launching best-selling resources. I have also contributed to localization and QA testing of key localized strings for a tech Fortune 100 company, enhancing UX and diversity. Additionally, I have assisted composers worldwide in developing and producing engaging music content, as well as transcribing, engraving, and dubbing audio and video files. I am proficient in various software tools and platforms, such as Finale, Sibelius, Logic Pro, and Adobe Creative Suite. I am always eager to learn new things and take on new challenges in the music and publishing fields.

Experience

Freelance

Jun 2004 – Present

Round Rock, TX (hybrid)

Freelance Producer / Composer / Editor

• Manage and oversee the full lifecycle of an average of 26 projects annually, demonstrating a self-motivated commitment to on-time delivery, budget control, and exceptional project outcomes. • Provide training on AI integration with music technology tools and software while serving as a global content incubator, nurturing innovative ideas for engaging multilingual content. • Review, edit, and engrave manuscripts ensuring they meet the highest standards, reflect the desired tone and style, and are tailored to the appropriate audience with cultural awareness. • Fulfill roles as a producer, audiobook narrator, and voice actor in dubbing productions for various languages, showcasing a versatile skill set and diverse abilities.

Welocalize (at a Tech Fortune 100 Company - under NDA)

Mar 2023 – Jun 2023

Austin, TX (on-site)

Spanish Localization / QA Tester

• Acted as a proofreader/content specialist for localized strings, translating and ensuring linguistic accuracy from English to Spanish, while also reviewing linguistic, layout, and functional issues on the website to enhance the user experience (UX). • Prioritized tasks, executed QA plans, and reported software bugs, playing a pivotal role in ensuring content quality control. • Leveraged client’s in-house content management system, localization CAT tools, and software to streamline processes, demonstrating the ability to quickly adapt to new applications that optimize workflows. • Enhanced UX on apps related to video, TV, movies, music, and sports in the international marketplace. • Identified and reported cultural sensitivity issues in localized content, ensuring a culturally appropriate user experience for the LATAM Spanish-speaking market. • Contributed to the development of a glossary and terminology guidelines, improving localization consistency. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including vendors, localization team staff, and the legal team, to develop and implement language-specific quality control processes and guidelines, ensuring consistent delivery timelines and fostering strong partnerships with key stakeholders.

International Liturgy Publications

Feb 2020 – Nov 2022

College Grove, TN (remote)

Director of Spanish Language Publications

• Led production management of Spanish and bilingual publications, resulting in ILP’s best-selling resources. • Collaborated to coordinate projects, aligning strategies to boost publication revenue by 40%. • Managed data protection, copyrights, trademarks, licenses, permissions, and third-party agreements to ensure compliance, protect intellectual property, and maintain legal integrity while promoting brand recognition. • Successfully implemented editorial strategies, ensuring print publications were well-presented within budget. • Identified and contracted top-tier Spanish stakeholders cultivating collaborations and elevating publication standards. • Collaborated in the creation of Spanish-language content to increase web traffic by distributing it through online channels and social media platforms. • Fostered strong relationships with clients, addressing their needs and providing excellent customer service throughout the project lifecycle.

World Library Publications

Feb 2019 – Dec 2019

Franklin Park, IL (remote)

Spanish Music Editor

• Meticulously reviewed and edited various Spanish-language publications, ensuring precision and accuracy in the final materials contributing to their overall success. • Curated and managed a database of Spanish and bilingual music titles, improving access for the editorial team and enhancing operational efficiency for various publications. • Collaborated closely with the sales team, leveraging customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement in the Spanish-speaking market, proposing alternative solutions, and implementing effective revenue-increasing strategies, resulting in 15% sales growth and heightened customer satisfaction. • Translated lyrics from English to Spanish, faithfully preserving the original text and music while maintaining cultural authenticity and grammatical precision in Spanish-speaking regions. • Actively participated as a speaker and presented workshops, concerts, music reading sessions, and educational events in both English and Spanish at national and regional conferences. • Engaged in product promotion activities to connect with diverse Spanish-speaking communities and audiences, creating a meaningful social impact by fostering engagement and cultural enrichment.

Saint William Catholic Church

Sep 2010 – Nov 2018

Round Rock, TX (on-site)

Director of Music Ministries

• Demonstrated financial acumen in managing a yearly budget of $100K, optimizing resources to ensure exceptional music programs and events in both English and Spanish. • Collaborated in coordinating music calendars for choristers and instrumentalists, including venue bookings and technical management, ensuring seamless scheduling and preparation for liturgies and concert performances. • Oversaw the entire Music Ministry, skillfully coordinating a team of volunteers and professional musicians to deliver outstanding concert performances and other liturgical celebrations. • Supervised the Assistant Director of Music and accompanists, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that nurtured artistic growth. • Facilitate choir member learning, develop engaging curricula, and collaborate in multicultural content management.

GIA Publications, Inc.

Jul 2015 – Nov 2016

Chicago, IL (remote)

Music Editor / Proofreader / Consultant

• Conducted translations of lyrics between English and Spanish, ensuring accuracy, cultural sensitivity, and meaningfulness for diverse audiences. • Actively participated in social and musical events, including concerts and showcases, and contributed to product promotion.

Diocese of Austin

Jan 2012 – Mar 2015

Austin, TX (on-site)

Interim Co-Director of Music and Consultant

• Led the creation and implementation of a training module with a content strategy to enhance the English and Spanish music ministries of the diocese. • Provided leadership and guidance to the bilingual music program staff and volunteers, ensuring they had the necessary resources and support to carry out their responsibilities effectively. • Collaborated with the permanent Co-Director of Music to ensure a smooth transition and continuity in the music programs and ministries during the interim period.

Sardos Artists Management

Mar 2006 – May 2011

New York, NY (hybrid)

Personal Executive Assistant

• Supported manager remotely, managing personal and professional tasks. • Maintained a well-structured calendar and coordinated appointments, meetings, auditions, rehearsals, and tours. • Acted as a liaison between management and international stakeholders. • Orchestrated complex travel arrangements, including flights, lodging, and ground transportation. • Handled sensitive information with the utmost discretion and demonstrated excellent verbal communication skills. • Assisted in managing overall logistics by organizing events, interviews, rehearsals, and commitments.

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Jun 2004 – Dec 2007

Doctor of Musical Arts, Music

The University of Texas at Austin

Jan 2002 – May 2004

Doctor of Musical Arts, Music

The University of Texas at El Paso

Aug 1995 – May 2001

Bachelor of Music, Music Education

Gerardo Ramos

Creative Music Producer / Composer / Editor

Skills

Languages