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Nick Cimity

Nick Cimity

Los Angeles

Summary

Creative and operations-focused professional with 10+ years of experience managing music and media production across 90+ TV episodes, short films, and branded content. Founder of Bar Down Music, with credits on content for Netflix, Disney, Fox, Hulu, Prime Video, and Sony. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, building efficient workflows, and communicating with stakeholders across creative, technical, and business domains.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner & Creative Project Director

Bar Down Music
01.2022 - Current
  • Led all aspects of project execution across dozens of concurrent productions, including scoping, scheduling, team management, and delivery.
  • Partnered with producers, editors, and post supervisors to align on creative vision and technical requirements from pre-production through final handoff.
  • Managed a network of freelance composers and sound editors, overseeing quality control and on-time delivery across multiple production pipelines.
  • Developed and implemented automated workflows using AppleScript and Shortcuts, significantly improving operational efficiency and reducing error rates.
  • Oversaw end-to-end content lifecycle including asset management, documentation, and integration with client delivery systems.
  • Cultivated long-term client relationships by delivering consistent, high-quality results and proactive communication under tight deadlines.

Score Producer & Music Arranger

Frizzell Music
09.2017 - 09.2023
  • Supported Emmy-nominated composer Mark Leggett and team on scoring projects across television, documentary, and film genres.
  • Coordinated score delivery, music editing, and cue sheet documentation for productions on networks such as A&E, History Channel, and PBS.
  • Produced recording sessions and remote mix reviews, aligning composer vision with director/producer expectations.
  • Created final score arrangements and digital mockups; collaborated with copyists and orchestrators to prepare deliverables under tight deadlines.
  • Managed archival systems, media assets, and project templates to ensure consistent, repeatable delivery frameworks.

Education

Bachelor’s of Music - Commercial And Media Composition

California State University, Northridge
Northridge
06-2016

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client service
  • Project management
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership
  • Creative Project Oversight
  • Scheduling & Deadline Management
  • Budget Tracking & Resource Allocation
  • Client Communication & Stakeholder Management
  • Content Lifecycle Management
  • Asset Management
  • Delivery Pipeline Optimization
  • Remote Team Coordination

Timeline

Owner & Creative Project Director

Bar Down Music
01.2022 - Current

Score Producer & Music Arranger

Frizzell Music
09.2017 - 09.2023

Bachelor’s of Music - Commercial And Media Composition

California State University, Northridge
Nick Cimity