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Estevan Alvarez

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Experience Level

Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Director & Strategic Marketing Leader at Chorus Austin
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2024
Defined a New Market Category: Led the organization through a strategic pivot during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating a new category of digital-first programming that retained 100% of the audience and attracted a new, younger demographic. Drove Adoption & Usage: developed a data-driven marketing strategy that increased audience engagement by 40% and grew annual fundraising from $65,000 to $87,000 by clearly articulating the value of the new digital offerings.
Founder/ President & Product Creator at EAC MUSIC
January 1, 2017 - Present
Launched a net-new product from scratch by identifying a market need and building the 'Play It By Ear' online music academy from the ground up, defining the product, curriculum, and GTM strategy that led to a global user base. Built a community platform that grew to 35,000+ followers on Meta and 3,000+ YouTube subscribers, demonstrating the ability to build and nurture a platform from zero. Education & Advanced Training: Post Graduate Program in AI/ML from University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business; Focus on applying AI/ML to solve complex business problems including market segmentation, predictive analytics, and AI-driven GTM strategy. MBA, Arts Innovation (2023) via Global Leaders Institute (accredited by Wolf).
President/Owner & GTM Architect at AMSOIL Independent Dealership
January 1, 2017 - Present
Built a GTM strategy from scratch for a B2B platform, defined the value proposition and target segments, and created a sales motion that scaled the business to $2.5M in annual revenue. Owned end-to-end market creation by building a partner ecosystem of 105+ dealers, creating a sales enablement framework, training materials, and ongoing coaching that fueled growth. Translated product value for a sales channel by partnering with the corporate product team to convert complex features into clear value propositions and training material for the sales channel.
Founder/President & Product Creator at EAC MUSIC
January 1, 2017 - Present
Launched a net-new product from Scratch: identified a market need and built the 'Play It By Ear' online music academy from the ground up, defining the product, curriculum, and GTM strategy that led to a global user base. Built a Community Platform: grew to 35,000+ followers on Meta and 3,000+ subscribers on YouTube, demonstrating ability to build and nurture a platform from zero.
Executive Director at Chorus Austin
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provided artistic and organizational leadership for a major community arts organization for 6 years, overseeing artistic direction, strategic planning, and financial management. Season Curation: Curated seasons, commissioned new works, and expanded the choir's artistic footprint in the community, positioning the organization as "the Choir of the people."
Founder & President at EACMUSIC / "Play It By Ear" Academy
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2017
Music Education Innovation: Developed and launched the "Play It By Ear" online music education academy, creating an innovative curriculum based on neuroscientific research. Digital Platform Growth: Built digital presence reaching 35,000+ META subscribers and 3,000+ YouTube subscribers. International Artist Relations: Built relationships with international artists including Diego El Cigala, The Gipsy Kings, and John Legend.

Education

MBA in Arts Innovation at Global Leaders Institute (Woolf Higher Education Institution)
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Master of Music in Jazz Studies at University of North Texas, College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Classical Performance at Baylor University, School of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Postgraduate Certificate in AI & Machine Learning at University of Texas at Austin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Core Program (Physics) at Universidad de Costa Rica
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Global Leaders Program at Global Leaders Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 22, 2026
Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence & ML at University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
MBA, Arts Innovation at Global Leaders Institute (Accredited by Wolf)
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Post Graduate Program in AI & ML at University of Texas at Austin, McCombs School of Business
January 11, 2030 - February 26, 2026
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Arts Innovation at Global Leaders Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet, Professional Services