Erik Kang is a Composer, Guitarist, and Bassist based in Brooklyn Having studied Music Theory at New York University and Music Composition for Advertising at Berklee School of Music, let me help you compose original music for your project.

Erik Kang

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Erik Kang is a Composer, Guitarist, and Bassist based in Brooklyn Having studied Music Theory at New York University and Music Composition for Advertising at Berklee School of Music, let me help you compose original music for your project.

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Erik Kang is a Composer, Guitarist, and Bassist based in Brooklyn
Having studied Music Theory at New York University and Music Composition for Advertising at Berklee School of Music, let me help you compose original music for your project.

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Language

Japanese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder / Composer at Citizen Kang Music
April 1, 2025 - Present
Compose original music for clients and manage day to day business affairs.
Production Consultant at Dino-Factory Beverages
July 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025
Consulted on Large Scale Beverage Production Equipment. Designed Floor Plans for Production Facility. Product Testing Quality Assurance.
Head Brewer at Kato Sake Works
November 30, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Responsible for Daily Brewing Operations. Manages Bottling and Packaging. Oversees Quality Control.
Brewery Builder at Kato Sake Works
November 30, 2020 - July 16, 2025
Responsible for the Construction of the Brewery Facilities, Fermentation Tank and Brite Tank Installation, Glycol Cooling System Installation, and General Construction.
Canning and Bottling Manager at Other Half Brewing Company
April 30, 2018 - July 16, 2025
Responsible for Canning and Bottling Line Operations. Manages Packaging Line Employees. Oversees Packaging Materials Inventory. Operates and Maintains various canning and bottling systems including Wild Goose WGC-250, Meheen M6, Meheen ML, Pack Leader PL-501, GAI Gravity Filler, and SKA Fabrications Can-i-Bus Can Depalletizer.
Co-Founder at Tri Tone Music School
March 31, 2015 - July 16, 2025
Oversees Scheduling, Pricing, and Online Media Presence. Maintains School’s Studio Space.
Guitar and Bass Instructor at Tri Tone Music School
March 31, 2015 - July 16, 2025
Head instructor for Tri Tone Music's Guitar and Bass Lessons Program.
Guitar and Bass Instructor at J&R Music
April 30, 2013 - July 16, 2025
Main instructor for J&R Music's Guitar and Bass Lessons Program. Designed custom lesson plans for each student.
Head Guitar Salesperson at J&R Music
April 30, 2013 - July 16, 2025
Responsible for all sales of Guitars, Basses, Amplifiers, and accessories. Managed Inventory and maintained in store product stock. Created and Designed store front window and in store product displays. Primary resource for customer and online order inquiries.
Senior Production Analyst at Channel Advisor (Acquired Rich FX)
November 30, 2011 - July 16, 2025
Oversaw production capabilities located at offshore facilities. Troubleshooting and issue resolution for offshore and domestic production teams. Supervised quality assurance on assets uploaded to CMS by production teams.
Production Analyst, Content Manager at Rich FX
January 31, 2008 - July 16, 2025
Developed and maintained e-commerce websites using content management system. Responsible for quality assurance on assets uploaded to CMS. Resident specialist on CMS with clients including Wal-Mart, Disney, LEGO, Staples.
Merchandising Analyst at Barnes and Noble
March 1, 2001 - May 30, 2003
Maintained merchandising inventory for all stores. Responsible for 600+ locations across the United States.
Guitar and Bass - Instructor and Technician at Naples Park Music
May 30, 1996 - August 28, 1999
Private guitar and bass instructor through the in-store music education program. Guitar and Bass repair.

Education

Writing and Producing Advertising Music at Berklee School of Music
January 12, 2025 - April 4, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at New York University
September 1, 1996 - May 5, 2000

Qualifications

Certified Beer Server (Cicerone.org)
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
Certified Sake Advisor (Sake School of America)
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
eTIPS Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
OSHA Trained Fork Lift Operator
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025
OSHA/BA Brewery Safety Certified
January 11, 2030 - July 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Manufacturing, Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail
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