Robert M. Loftus

Past

• Studio Design Consultant / Engineer at ClearWire
• Project Manager / Consultant at Absolute Post / Absolute Rentals
• Project Manager / Consultant at California Independent Production Center

• CTO at KNAC.COM
• Co-Founder, President & CEO at New World Order Entertainment
• Director of Studio Operations at Clear Channel Interactive Inc.
• Director of Production Technologies at Enigma Digital Inc.
• Co-Founder, Vice President & COO at Kinetic-Arts! Inc.
• Audio Recording Engineer at Music Business
• Record Producer at Music Business
• Superintendent at Schick Construction
• Studio Manager / Chief Engineer at Artisan Sound Recorders
• Builder at Recording Studios
• Audio Recording Engineer at Schnee Studio
• Audio Recording Engineer at Ocean Way Recording
• Audio Recording Engineer at Studio 55
• Audio Recording Engineer at Record One
• Audio Recording Engineer / Disk Mastering at D.C.T.

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Robert M. Loftus’s Summary

Technical & Creative Professional with experience in Management, Business Development, Operations, Systems and Network Design & Administration, Real Estate Development, Commercial & Residential Construction, Music Production & Engineering.

Excel at working with the most demanding, creative, intelligent, and powerful clients to achieve an unmatched level of professionalism and excellence. Visionary with the ability to identify trends, implement new technologies and provide leadership to a team.

Robert M. Loftus’s Specialties:

Willingness to make the tough, unambiguous choices that will have an impact on the fate of the organization. Intelligence and judgment, and most critically, a capacity to anticipate, to see around corners. Loyalty, integrity, a high energy drive, a balanced ego, and the drive to get things done. Accessible and available. Concerned for the efforts and challenges faced by underlings, even as I demand high standards. More likely to create an environment where problem analysis replaces blame.

Robert M. Loftus’s Experience

• Studio Design Consultant / Engineer

  ClearWire

  (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; CLWR; Telecommunications industry)

  December 2007 — February 2008 (3 months)

  Design, spec and equip HD broadcast sound-stage

• Project Manager / Consultant

  Absolute Post / Absolute Rentals

  (Media Production industry)

  December 2006 — March 2007 (4 months)

  Rebuilt / upgraded WAN, LAN, and wireless networks. Transferred telephones to VOIP, sharply reduced costs for telephony and Internet connectivity.

• Project Manager / Consultant

  California Independent Production Center

  (Media Production industry)

  December 2006 — March 2007 (4 months)

  Rebuilt / upgraded WAN, LAN, and wireless networks. Transferred telephones to VOIP, sharply reduced costs for telephony and Internet connectivity.

• CTO

  KNAC.COM

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  December 2001 — November 2004 (3 years )

  Los Angeles’ infamous FM radio station, now internet-only, taken private at dissolution of Clear Channel Interactive. Provided strategic planning, design, technical implementation and operations problem resolutions to ensure 24x7 operation of KNAC’s broadcast facility. Relocated KNAC.com to current facility at Raleigh Studios, Hollywood. Facility design, construction management, and streamlining of technical infrastructure.

• Co-Founder, President & CEO

  New World Order Entertainment

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Music industry)

  February 2002 — January 2003 (1 year )

  Music production company focused on the development of new talent while tightly controlling costs. Assembled experienced professional team, developed business plan, detailed financial analysis, sought investment capital. Discovered unique unknown melodic rock act, produced master recordings, resulting in band securing artist management and a recording contract.

• Director of Studio Operations

  Clear Channel Interactive Inc.

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  January 2001 — December 2001 (1 year )

  Successor to Enigma Digital after acquisition by Clear Channel Communications Inc. Planned, tracked and managed the rollout of streaming audio encoders utilizing ad-replacement technology to all Clear Channel owned terrestrial radio stations in the Arbitron top 50 markets. Total of approximately 260 radio stations. Wrote the technical specifications and FAQ for implementation. Managed build-out of company leased commercial office space to contain 4 soundproof radio broadcast facilities including design and technical specifications. Planned and executed move of World Class Rock into Enigma Digital facility including technical interface/integration with Enigma Digital technologies. Prepared 2002 capital request/financial planning for Studio Operations.

• Director of Production Technologies

  Enigma Digital Inc.

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Internet industry)

  April 2000 — December 2000 (9 months)

  Robert A. Ezrin & William Hein - Founders, CEO's
  Responsible for Network Operations, Audio/Video Production and Studio Operations. Reported directly to the COO and the VP of Production. Reduced operating expenses by 70%. Implemented cost control initiatives and re-negotiated existing contracts to cut costs while maintaining all production and broadcast facilities operational and on the air 24x7. Created, maintained and implemented escalation procedures to assure 24x7 uptime. Managed supplier failure workarounds, ISP relationships and performance to contract. Managed technical relocations as needed to upgrade services as required by market growth. Defined specifications, negotiated purchase of equipment, and managed installation and start-up of on-air facility at Acaza.com, a remote broadcast facility, located in Nashville. Managed completion of a switched, shared, live broadcast soundstage.

• Co-Founder, Vice President & COO

  Kinetic-Arts! Inc.

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)

  1995 — 2000 (5 years )

  Niche-market ISP established integrated world wide web presence for Independent Artists. Provided networked systems consulting, multimedia development and Internet distribution solutions. Designed, built and maintained a mid-sized site consisting of: Cisco routers, BSDI and Linux servers, NT4, Win95, and Win98 workstations. Responsible for ongoing client relationships and identifying new customers including client presentations. Guided client through definition of web presence including multimedia development. Implemented new products such as stores, message boards and audio product sampling via streaming audio technologies. Managed vendor selection, evaluation and performance including bandwidth and hardware suppliers. Performed auditing, troubleshooting and problem resolution for multiple Internet connections. Performed Systems Administrator functions including network security, system auditing and defining user and client services.

• Audio Recording Engineer

  Music Business

  (Music industry)

  1987 — 1998 (11 years )

  Christina Aguillera, Ray Charles, Barry White, James Ingram, Tower of Power, Natalie Cole, Patti Labelle, Mel Torme’, The Chieftains/Los Lobos, Kenny Loggins, Neil Diamond, John Lithgow, Big Mountain, Rod Stewart, Kansas, Huey Lewis, Glen Frey, Rhino Bucket, Lita Ford, The Zoo, Kostas, Sergio Mendez, Ambrosia, David Benoit, Gary Herbig, John Coates Jr., Eric Doney, Chris Bennett.

• Record Producer

  Music Business

  (Music industry)

  1987 — 1998 (11 years )

  Audy Kimura, Billy North, Bob Nagy, Bobbie Holliday, Chris Bennett, Curt Ramm, Denise Marsa, Eric Doney, Gary Herbig, Lee Dreamer, Liquid Jesus, Lucian, Mighty Hornets, Squash, Unbridled.

• Superintendent

  Schick Construction

  (Construction industry)

  1989 — 1995 (6 years )

  Responsible for developing and maintaining a safe operating work site and ensuring compliance with all applicable codes. Planning, scheduling, and supervision of craft employee activities. Efficient and effective use of assigned resources. Assessment of resource needs and match to load accordingly. Communicate project issues, employee issues and client issues directly to the GC/Owner. Submission of accurate reports and other paperwork on a timely basis. Sought additional project work from clients. Ongoing and day-to-day maintenance of good relations with clients and public officials. Resolved construction problems in the field on a continual basis. Coordinated various craft work with other contractors, and subcontractors, to keep project production flowing continuously. Monitored compliance with company safety program. Disciplined infractions of safety protocols as necessary. Ensured that craft personnel are properly outfitted for the required work.

• Studio Manager / Chief Engineer

  Artisan Sound Recorders

  (Music industry)

  1991 — 1993 (2 years )

  Gene Shively - Owner
  Brenda Russell, Curt Ramm, Eliza Gilkyson, Jennifer Warnes, Jim Dejulio, Joan Baez, Joe Zawinul, L.A. Mass Choir, Nelson Kole, Patti Austin, Randy Jackson, Ras Michael, Roberta Flack, Sandi Patti, SS Jones, Steve Chesney.

• Builder

  Recording Studios

  (Construction industry)

  1983 — 1993 (10 years )

  Record One, Sherman Oaks - Cornerstone Recorders, Chatsworth - Artisan Sound Recorders, Hollywood. Very detailed, completely custom construction, complete isolation from vibration and sound, absolutely gorgeous finish work and detail.

• Audio Recording Engineer

  Schnee Studio

  (Music industry)

  1989 — 1991 (2 years )

  Bill Schnee - Owner
  The Chieftains/Los Lobos, Dire Straits, Huey Lewis, Amy Grant, Marcus Miller, Tower of Power

• Audio Recording Engineer

  Ocean Way Recording

  (Music industry)

  1985 — 1987 (2 years )

  Allen Sides - Owner
  Rod Stewart, Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Lionel Ritchie, Ry Cooder, Peter Case, Cheech & Chong, Yes, Natalie Cole, Dionne Warwick, The Manhattan Transfer, The Academy Awards.

• Audio Recording Engineer

  Studio 55

  (Music industry)

  1984 — 1985 (1 year )

  Richard Perry - Owner
  Barbara Streisand, Pointer Sisters, Beverly Hills Cop, DeBarge, Greg Phillinganes, Patti LaBelle.

• Audio Recording Engineer

  Record One

  (Music industry)

  1983 — 1984 (1 year )

  Val Garay - Owner
  Kim Carnes, The Motels, Santana, Dolly Parton, Don Henley, Toto, Steve Perry, Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther, Josh Leo, Timothy Schmidt.

• Audio Recording Engineer / Disk Mastering

  D.C.T.

  (Music industry)

  1982 — 1983 (1 year )

  Hank Waring - Owner
  Violent Femmes, Fear, Gun Club, The Blasters, Slash Records

Additional Information

Robert M. Loftus’s Interests:

Organizational Development, Strategic Planning, Usability, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, Amateur Radio, Gourmet Cooking, Guitar, Blues, Classic Rock, Trakehner and Spanish Mustang Horses

Robert M. Loftus’s Groups:

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept. - Malibu/Lost Hills Station Volunteer, Community Arson Watch,

Topanga Coalition for Emergency Preparedness, T-CEP,

Topanga Emergency Management Plan,
County unincorporated communities do not have formal community-specific emergency management plans or involvement on disaster management areas, committees, or task forces. To close this gap in critical community-based disaster planning and readiness, the community of Topanga has been selected for purposes of piloting a partnership between the County and the community to prepare an emergency management plan responsive to the community's emergency services needs. The plans include pre-disaster education programs and post-disaster coordination. The plan is a model that can be used to implement emergency management plans in other unincorporated communities.

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•    MusicBiz
•    Music Publishing And Licensing
•    Music & Audio Professionals
•    N.A.R.A.S. Producers & Engineers Wing
•    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
•    Acoustical Society of America (ASA)

Robert M. Loftus’s Honors:

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors - "In recognition of your valuable participation in the joint effort between Topanga residents, emergency responders, non-profit organizations and all levels of government to improve the safety of your friends and neighbors in Topanga, setting a standard for emergency preparedness for the County of Los Angeles."

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