Usio Incorporated has developed a sixth sense for scouting undiscovered talent, equipping those artists with the knowledge and understanding necessary, to transform their gifts into streams of income. Additionally, the group oversees their clients' careers in multiple facets of the music, television, radio, and film industries.
Justin D. Wilson
Bakersfield, Ca 93301
Phone: 661.427.1904
Email: jd_wilson@rocketmail.com
Summary of Qualifications
* Military service veteran.
* Government secret security clearance.
* Production participation with multiple organizations, and award-winning artists.
* Project oriented and successful with learning and comprehending new equipment and professional work ethics.
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Education
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* Bachelors Degree from Full Sail University in Music Business. 3.56GPA
* Masters Degree from Full Sail University in Entertainment Business. 3.50 GPA
* Course Directors' Award - Project & Portfolio I: Business & Marketing
* Course Directors' Award - Business Law
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Experience
* 18 years in entertainment industry as musician, and event/production manager.
* 6 yrs 6 months working in a professional financial environment with JPMorgan & Chase, as teller, sales and service associate, licensed banker, and management trainee.
* Awarded customer satisfaction and business efficiency certificates throughout financial career.
* Received Most Valuable Participant award for Banker I course with JPMorgan & Chase training coordinators.
* Efficient in current business software programs such as Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks for PC and Mac operating systems.
* Touring Manager for Stromile Sinatra, Fully Fresh Tour, December 2015
* Production Manager for NAACP Bakersfield Branch since December 2016.
* Head of Artist Talent and Development for 925 Five Records since August 2013.
*VPO for Shautiel Lindsay Talent Agency since February 2018.
* Video productions with VEVO distribution.
* Residential Manager for RCM SoCal Properties.
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Certifications
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* Series 6 (expired) * Military Honorable Discharge
* Series 63 (expired)
* Business banking course completion
* California Life Insurance (expired) * California notary public (expired)
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Employment History
Owner, Usio Incorporated. Bakersfield, California. April 2016 - Current.
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Vice President of Operations, Shautiel Lindsay Talent Agency. Bakersfield, California. February 2018 - Current.
Artist Management & Development, 925Five Records. Bakersfield, California. July 2014 -Current.
Artist Management & Development, Empire Distribution/Sony Distribution. San Francisco, California. July 2014 - Current.
Licensed Personal Banker, JpMorgan & Chase Bank. Bakersfield, California. February 2008 - July 2014.
Studio Director, Seaport/LoudPak Magazine. Savannah, Georgia. July 2006 - February 2008.
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Volunteering
- Production Manager for NAACP Bakersfield Branch special events
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- Band Director for Family Fellowship Church since October 2018
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- Mentor for "I Can, I Will" scholarship program
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- Member Bakersfield Black Chamber of Commerce
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Experience
- Founder of Usio Incorporated Entertainment Management Group.
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- 7 years experience in financial, securities, and retirement industries.
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- Graduated from Full Sail University with Bachelor's Degree in Music Business (3.56 GPA) and Masters Degree in Entertainment Business (3.44 GPA).
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- Worked various supervisory positions on national Def Jam Fully Fresh Tour (Dec. 2015).
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- 15+ years experience as professional musician, for national events, and several Grammy nominated performers.