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I'm Derrick Ross, a music producer and creative director with more than 10 years in production, publishing support, and creative operations. I partner with artists and brands to develop musical concepts, manage catalogs, and deliver music for major brands and festivals. My work blends creative intuition with technical precision, and I thrive in collaborative environments that demand organized workflows, timely delivery, and clear communication.…I'm Derrick Ross, a music producer and creative director with more than 10 years in production, publishing support, and creative operations. I partner with artists and brands to develop musical concepts, manage catalogs, and deliver music for major brands and festivals. My work blends creative intuition with technical precision, and I thrive in collaborative environments that demand organized workflows, timely delivery, and clear communication.

Derrick M. Ross

Music Producer, Creative Director, Composer, +4

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I'm Derrick Ross, a music producer and creative director with more than 10 years in production, publishing support, and creative operations. I partner with artists and brands to develop musical concepts, manage catalogs, and deliver music for major brands and festivals. My work blends creative intuition with technical precision, and I thrive in collaborative environments that demand organized workflows, timely delivery, and clear communication.…I'm Derrick Ross, a music producer and creative director with more than 10 years in production, publishing support, and creative operations. I partner with artists and brands to develop musical concepts, manage catalogs, and deliver music for major brands and festivals. My work blends creative intuition with technical precision, and I thrive in collaborative environments that demand organized workflows, timely delivery, and clear communication.

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I’m Derrick Ross, a music producer and creative director with more than 10 years in production, publishing support, and creative operations. I partner with artists and brands to develop musical concepts, manage catalogs, and deliver music for major brands and festivals.

My work blends creative intuition with technical precision, and I thrive in collaborative environments that demand organized workflows, timely delivery, and clear communication.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Partner at ZasRoss Productions

January 1, 2021 - Present

Lead creative development and production for large-scale festivals, branded events, and artist showcases. Directed stage management and run-of-show execution for major acts including Zapp & Roger, The Isley Brothers, Con Funkshun, Teena Marie, Sheila E, Morris Day, Chante Moore, SOS Band, Dru Hill, and Carl Thomas. Produced music and audio branding for Star 94.5, HAPCO Jazz Festivals, Orlando Jazz Festivals, and 94.5 Heart & Soul Festivals. Oversaw creative logistics, talent coordination, and technical workflows. Delivered radio-ready commercial spots and promotional audio for festivals and branded events.

Music Producer & Creative Director at Derrick Ross

January 1, 2021 - Present

Produced and co-developed artists including Lafayette Stokely and Aurum. Built a catalog of 200+ compositions optimized for sync and co-publishing. Secured placements including LAYA’s “Ain’t Sad About It” during her time at Warner. Achieved sync placements with Uber Eats, Google, Reese’s x KAWS, Eggo Waffles, CBS, IBM, Nike, Samsung, Wendy’s x Rick & Morty, Mr. Electro Static, and SkyShowtime. Collaborated with Neal H. Pogue on Lafayette Stokely’s My Actions Got Me Here. Managed publishing splits, metadata, and asset delivery for independent releases.

Music Producer & Composer at Antfood

September 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021

Composed original music for multimedia campaigns. Delivered end-to-end audio assets for commercial and branded content. Engineered, edited, and mixed audio using Pro Tools, Logic Pro, and Ableton. Interpreted scripts and visual cues to craft cohesive sonic narratives.

Warehouse Lead Supervisor, Audio Visual & Lighting at Freeman Audio Visual

December 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020

Oversaw logistics and quality control for high-value audio/visual equipment. Improved ERP workflows and inventory accuracy. Served as liaison between vendors, technicians, and internal teams.

Audio Visual & Lighting Technician at PSAV (Encore)

October 1, 2013 - October 1, 2017

Coordinated technical setups for concerts and large-scale events. Provided on-site troubleshooting and support. Maintained equipment readiness and supported production teams.

Music Producer & Creative Director at Self-Employed / Derrick Ross

January 1, 2021 - Present

Produced and co-developed artists including Lafayette Stokely and Aurum; Built a catalog of 200+ compositions optimized for sync and co-publishing; Secured placements including LAYA’s “Ain’t Sad About It”; Achieved sync placements with Uber Eats, Google, Reese’s x KAWS, Eggo Waffles, CBS, IBM, Nike, Samsung, Wendy’s x Rick & Morty, Mr. Electro Static, and SkyShowtime; Collaborated with Neal H. Pogue on Lafayette Stokely’s My Actions Got Me Here; Managed publishing splits, metadata, and asset delivery for independent releases.

Production Coordinator at BlueTriton Brands

April 1, 2022 - Present

Implemented inventory management processes using Microsoft Access and Excel to manage dynamic warehouse stock and materials. Increased daily line attainment from 40% to 90% by applying monitoring and problem-solving checklists. Managed work orders with SAP/EIT ERP awareness, conducted root cause analyses and CAPAs, and ensured timely production orders for Finance. Built cross-functional relationships with Controls, Warehouse Ops, Finance, IT, HR, and SHE; assisted HR with interviews, onboarding, and IT access.

Jr. Composer & Sound Designer at Antfood

September 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022

Wrote and arranged original music across styles for TV shows, brands, ads, films, and games. Created sound effects and ambient audio for interactive media. Built decks and briefs; served as subject matter expert in Audio Engineering; acted as A&R/admin liaison to onboard talent and register for PROs.

Audio Visual & Lighting Warehouse Technician at Freeman Audio Visuals

December 1, 2017 - March 1, 2020

Maintained data management for returns and deliveries; managed cross-rented equipment; verified shipping details; maintained vendor and internal communications; redesigned warehouse layout; supervised a team of 5 AV techs; trained new hires.

Audio Visual & Lighting Technician at PSAV (Encore)

October 1, 2011 - October 1, 2017

Developed, prepared and supervised live presentations for current clients; maintained database of A/V activities and tech updates; kept inventory up-to-date; supervised a team of 10 AV techs; on-boarded new hires.

Music Producer & Creative Director at Self-Employed

January 1, 2021 - Present

Produced and co-developed artists including Lafayette Stokely and Aurum; Built a catalog of 200+ compositions optimized for sync and co-publishing; Secured placements including LAYA’s 'Ain’t Sad About It' during her time at Warner; Achieved sync placements with Uber Eats, Google, Reese’s x KAWS, Eggo Waffles, CBS, IBM, Nike, Samsung, Wendy’s x Rick & Morty, SkyShowtime; Collaborated with Neal H. Pogue on Lafayette Stokely’s My Actions Got Me Here; Managed publishing splits, metadata, and asset delivery for independent releases.