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I am a music director and marketer with extensive experience in the music and entertainment industries, built over more than a decade across luxury hotels, clubs, venues, and social media spaces. My background as a jazz musician and composer informs a hands-on approach to booking, performing, branding, and revenue generation. I thrive on teamwork, leadership, and careful planning, delivering engaging live entertainment and strategic campaigns that grow audiences and elevate brands. I bring a positive, motivational attitude to every project and a track record of collaborating with corporate and private events to achieve ambitious goals.…I am a music director and marketer with extensive experience in the music and entertainment industries, built over more than a decade across luxury hotels, clubs, venues, and social media spaces. My background as a jazz musician and composer informs a hands-on approach to booking, performing, branding, and revenue generation. I thrive on teamwork, leadership, and careful planning, delivering engaging live entertainment and strategic campaigns that grow audiences and elevate brands. I bring a positive, motivational attitude to every project and a track record of collaborating with corporate and private events to achieve ambitious goals.

Christopher Linman

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I am a music director and marketer with extensive experience in the music and entertainment industries, built over more than a decade across luxury hotels, clubs, venues, and social media spaces. My background as a jazz musician and composer informs a hands-on approach to booking, performing, branding, and revenue generation. I thrive on teamwork, leadership, and careful planning, delivering engaging live entertainment and strategic campaigns that grow audiences and elevate brands. I bring a positive, motivational attitude to every project and a track record of collaborating with corporate and private events to achieve ambitious goals.…I am a music director and marketer with extensive experience in the music and entertainment industries, built over more than a decade across luxury hotels, clubs, venues, and social media spaces. My background as a jazz musician and composer informs a hands-on approach to booking, performing, branding, and revenue generation. I thrive on teamwork, leadership, and careful planning, delivering engaging live entertainment and strategic campaigns that grow audiences and elevate brands. I bring a positive, motivational attitude to every project and a track record of collaborating with corporate and private events to achieve ambitious goals.

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I am a music director and marketer with extensive experience in the music and entertainment industries, built over more than a decade across luxury hotels, clubs, venues, and social media spaces. My background as a jazz musician and composer informs a hands-on approach to booking, performing, branding, and revenue generation.

I thrive on teamwork, leadership, and careful planning, delivering engaging live entertainment and strategic campaigns that grow audiences and elevate brands. I bring a positive, motivational attitude to every project and a track record of collaborating with corporate and private events to achieve ambitious goals.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Director at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Tysons Corner

January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2024

Book and manage all aspects of the Live Entertainment; Audition all musicians; Invoicing & Payments; Assist with Corporate & Private events for all Entertainment needs; Facilitated strategic business plan implementation and revenue generation goals by increasing and maintaining audience attendance rates; Marketing & Promotions; Maintain the Brand.

Music Director at The St.Regis Hotel

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020

Music program oversight, live entertainment coordination, auditions, invoicing, and support for corporate & private events; brand and audience development.

Music Director at The Ritz Carlton Hotel-Pentagon City

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2011

Book and manage all aspects of live entertainment; Audition musicians; Invoicing & Payments; Assist with Corporate & Private events for all Entertainment needs; Scheduling rehearsals; Maintain brand.

Music Director at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Washington DC

January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2009

Book and manage all aspects of the Live Entertainment; Audition musicians; Invoicing & Payments; Corporate & Private events; Rehearsal scheduling; Brand maintenance.

Band Leader & Guest Artist at The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023

Perform nightly with my Jazz Trio as Singer & Pianist; Scheduling musicians throughout the ship for all performances & Special Events; Interact with Guests and Staff to inform of all Entertainment; Meetings with Entertainment Director and Ship Director on all Music needs; Maintain the Brand.

Marketing & Promotions Director at Alto Plaza

January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2012

Marketing & Promotions In & Out of house for Restaurant & Bar; Oversee all Special Events and Bar Events; Partner with Alcohol Distributors & Companies for monthly Promotions; Book and Hire all Entertainment; Perform as Jazz Singer & Pianist - solo/duo/trio/quartet.

Director of Content at Alpha Omega International

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2020

Introduction of content to providers for the purpose of formulating joint projects (Motion Pictures, TV Programs, Music Concerts & Performing Arts). Participating with Chairman in creating a multi-million dollar budget for the distribution & management of content. Devised digital media strategies to optimize reach and engagement with content. Researched and observed digital media landscape for trends and ideas. Analyzed daily traffic data and reports to measure effectiveness of marketing strategies. Generated editorial calendars to schedule content posting, manage campaigns and track deadlines. Coordinated with CEO to support brand strategy.