I’m a creative professional developing my expertise across the creative industries, with an international perspective shaped by growing up in Ecuador, living and working in the US, and now being based in London. I care about how culture, storytelling and creative projects can foster a sense of belonging and connect people, brands and communities. I’ve worked across many sides of the creative industries, from supporting music artists in the creative process and working on live productions, to managing key release operations including distribution, metadata, publishing administration and creative A&R support. I bring strong leadership experience, a collaborative approach, good analytical skills, design and creative direction experience, a strong ear for audio, and a reputation for being reliable, straightforward and easy to work with. I’m now looking to bring my creative and operational skills into digital marketing, while developing practical experience in online campaigns, digital ads, campaign strategy, audience engagement, A/B testing and performance analysis.

Mateo Bastidas

I’m a creative professional developing my expertise across the creative industries, with an international perspective shaped by growing up in Ecuador, living and working in the US, and now being based in London. I care about how culture, storytelling and creative projects can foster a sense of belonging and connect people, brands and communities. I’ve worked across many sides of the creative industries, from supporting music artists in the creative process and working on live productions, to managing key release operations including distribution, metadata, publishing administration and creative A&R support. I bring strong leadership experience, a collaborative approach, good analytical skills, design and creative direction experience, a strong ear for audio, and a reputation for being reliable, straightforward and easy to work with. I’m now looking to bring my creative and operational skills into digital marketing, while developing practical experience in online campaigns, digital ads, campaign strategy, audience engagement, A/B testing and performance analysis.

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I’m a creative professional developing my expertise across the creative industries, with an international perspective shaped by growing up in Ecuador, living and working in the US, and now being based in London. I care about how culture, storytelling and creative projects can foster a sense of belonging and connect people, brands and communities.

I’ve worked across many sides of the creative industries, from supporting music artists in the creative process and working on live productions, to managing key release operations including distribution, metadata, publishing administration and creative A&R support. I bring strong leadership experience, a collaborative approach, good analytical skills, design and creative direction experience, a strong ear for audio, and a reputation for being reliable, straightforward and easy to work with. I’m now looking to bring my creative and operational skills into digital marketing, while developing practical experience in online campaigns, digital ads, campaign strategy, audience engagement, A/B testing and performance analysis.

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Language

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Work Experience

Digital Distribution & Publishing Operations Manager at DPM Network
January 1, 2025 - Present
Lead distribution workflows for independent artists, labels and bands across major DSPs, ensuring on-time delivery and high metadata accuracy for every release. Oversee publishing administration, manage song and split registrations, maintain metadata integrity, and ensure correct submissions to relevant collecting societies to safeguard client rights and revenue. Advise artists and labels on digital distribution and rights management, ensuring industry compliance and operational readiness across releases.
Senior Audio Specialist & Supervisor at Encore Global
January 1, 2023 - September 1, 2025
Lead Engineer & Supervisor for the setup, operation, and optimisation of professional live sound (PA) systems across corporate and music events. Serve as client liaison, ensuring clear communication with corporate stakeholders and maintaining professional working relationships. Manage end-to-end audio delivery for clients, including Disney, Lockheed Martin, McDonald’s and Pepsi; experienced with enhanced security and confidentiality, and with events requiring additional accessibility provisions for attendees with disabilities. Supervise and train on-site technicians to ensure consistent quality standards and safe working practices across complex productions.
Lead Logistics Coordinator at Colegio Menor - Community Service Program
January 1, 2018 - September 1, 2020
Led cross-functional logistics, coordinating 100+ student and faculty volunteers to deliver community events. Led planning and delivery on the day by managing schedules, volunteer rosters, run sheets, and onsite coordination to keep everything on track. Worked across departments and with external partners to align requirements and ensure smooth execution.
Intern - Financial Department (Summer 2017) at Natural Vitality
June 1, 2017 - August 31, 2017
Collaborated with the accounting team to manage and track sales performance across 15+ retail locations nationwide. Prepared detailed weekly sales reports and performance analyses in Microsoft Excel to evaluate progress toward company goals, ensuring data accuracy and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
Intern - Financial Department (Summer 2018) at Natural Vitality
June 1, 2018 - August 31, 2018
Supported accounting and financial analysis activities during Summer 2018, contributing to reporting and data accuracy to support sales performance evaluation.

Education

Master of Arts in Music Business Management at University of Westminster
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Music Production at Full Sail University
August 1, 2020 - November 1, 2022

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services