Seasoned producer and project manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects across music, advertising, TV, film, and web. Proven track record producing physical and digital products; composition/sound design; audio recording, editing, mixing and restoration; writing and editing; and team leadership. Creative, discerning and unflappable, with technical expertise, strong, effective communication skills and well-honed collaborative instincts.…

Lucas Van Lenten

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Seasoned producer and project manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects across music, advertising, TV, film, and web. Proven track record producing physical and digital products; composition/sound design; audio recording, editing, mixing and restoration; writing and editing; and team leadership. Creative, discerning and unflappable, with technical expertise, strong, effective communication skills and well-honed collaborative instincts.…

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Seasoned producer and project manager with over 20 years of experience leading complex,
multi-stakeholder projects across music, advertising, TV, film, and web. Proven track record
producing physical and digital products; composition/sound design; audio recording, editing,
mixing and restoration; writing and editing; and team leadership. Creative, discerning and
unflappable, with technical expertise, strong, effective communication skills and well-honed
collaborative instincts.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Producer | Project Manager at High Moon Records
August 1, 2012 - Present
Lead strategic planning and product management for label releases across multiple formats; coordinate A&R, Production, Manufacturing, Distribution, and PR/Marketing; support the acquisition and administration of audio archives; generate budgets and timelines and secure multi-party licenses. Source master tapes and bonus materials, manage audio restoration, create and edit copy for album liner notes, social media, marketing assets, and requested partner assets; direct promotional strategy and coordinate teams to produce album packaging and marketing assets. Achievements include growing the catalog to 20+ releases, driving a sixfold increase in label output, a Grammy nomination, a sold-out Record Store Day release, and two titles landing on Rolling Stone's top-10 Best Reissues of 2025.
Founder | Creative Producer at Sound Collective
August 1, 2009 - August 1, 2015
Founded and grew a boutique music production company supplying original music and sound design for TV, radio, web/interactive, corporate, and gaming markets. Secured client work, created creative briefs and workflows, managed a network of freelance composers, delivered completed projects on brief and on schedule.
Director of Licensing at Warner/Chappell Production Music
November 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Built and managed $1M+ in relationships with music producers at ad agencies, production companies, and media networks to fulfill production music needs. Curated custom music searches, negotiated needle-drop and blanket deals, and executed licenses for clients including ESPN, Showtime, BBDO, Saatchi, McCann, et al.
Freelance Commercial Composer at Brooklyn, NY
August 1, 2009 - October 1, 2012
Composed original music and curated library searches for commercial music agencies.
Creative Director | Composer at Singing Serpent
July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2009
Composed original music and served as NY Creative Director for commercial campaigns for brands such as Gardasil, LG, McDonald’s, Gillette, BMW, Walmart. Guided composers through creative development and strengthened relationships with producers and creatives in the advertising community.
Creative Director | Composer at Elias Arts
January 1, 2003 - June 1, 2007
Lead creative director for music on score of national ad campaigns, guided clients and composers from initial conceptual exploration through final deliverables, on schedule and on budget. Developed audio brand strategy across multiple channels for corporate clients such as Citi and Cisco, including Cartoon Network’s 2004 re-branding campaign; liaised between corporate clients, ad agencies, and composers; managed projects with budgets from $10k to $1M+.
Director of Special Projects at New West Records
April 1, 1999 - September 1, 2002
Created, maintained and produced digital content for the label’s first website; provided IT support for an 8-person office. Coordinated production of print materials and CD manufacturing for domestic and international releases; tracked inventory and ensured fulfillment across distribution centers; represented the label as Artist Liaison; communicated and coordinated between label and artist on promotional logistics.

Education

Undergraduate Coursework in Music Business Systems at San Francisco Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Undergraduate Coursework in Music Business Systems, Applied Guitar, Music Technology, Songwriting, Sight Singing, Music Theory, Music History, Film History, Film Production at Austin Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Undergraduate Coursework at San Francisco Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026
Undergraduate Coursework at Austin Community College
January 11, 2030 - April 28, 2026

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet

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