Jack Gao

Intern Music Assistant @ VolcaSonix LLC

I’m an LA-based strategist and creative coordinator with a background from Georgetown and Berklee. I build the systems and workflows that help artists and labels scale their creative projects. My work is all about making the business side of music more efficient and sustainable.

Experiences

VolcaSonix | Music Assistant
Nov 2025 – Present
I managed release workflows for over 20 tracks and redesigned the team's Notion workspace, which reduced administrative overhead by 30%.
K-Pop Creative IP Campaign Strategy | Researcher
Jun 2025 – Oct 2025
I analyzed 12,000 social media metrics to benchmark global tour rollouts for Blackpink and G-Dragon. My research developed the "Pool-then-Differentiate" framework, proving that frequent micro-activations can double ticket conversion rates and reduce marketing costs by 28%.
Labelhood Youtopia | Marketing & Partnerships Director
Jul 2019 – Aug 2021
I led digital activations for fashion IPs, generating 1.5M+ social impressions and $250K in revenue while coordinating 15+ high-profile KOL collaborations.

EDUCATION & certificate

Berklee College of Music
Music Business Foundation Certificate
Georgetown University, Walsh School of Foreign Service
B.S. in International Economics; Minor in History (East Asia Focus)
Aug 2021 – Dec 2025

2025 Asian-Pop Strategy: The "Pool-then-Differentiate" Model

Marketing Research
Campaign Strategy

A data-driven playbook for modern IP campaigns. By replacing traditional high-gloss drops with a "micro-activation" model, this strategy achieved a 1.73x surge in audience engagement and nearly doubled box office conversion rates to 0.8%.

Heroine’s Tempest: Interactive Artist Branding & EPK

A&R
CREATIVE DIRECTION

Designed a 4-Act digital experience for Lava Hong’s 2026 collection. Managed the full demo-to-release workflow for 120+ tracks, including metadata optimization and DISCO integration to ensure all assets are "sync-ready" for global platforms.

Album Lead Single Concept Intro Trailer

CONTENT PRODUCTION

Orchestrated the cinematic visual narrative for the lead single. Developed high-concept visual metaphors to establish a new artist IP identity, driving brand storytelling across social media and promotional channels.

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