Resume
Chana N. Felix
New Orleans, LA/Fayetteville, NC | Open to Relocation | (910) 301-9975 | chana.felix@outlook.com | linkedin.com/in/chanafelix
Professional Summary
Entrepreneurial talent manager, ASCAP member, and multi-genre songwriter with dual master’s degrees in Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Entertainment Business. Founder of The Phenix Era, LLC, representing hip-hop artists, jazz musicians, and an actress/model. Experienced in producing music, developing EPKs, and supporting talent through auditions, branding, and industry networking. Skilled in talent management, leadership, negotiation, and creative project development, with strong cultural awareness from military service and multilingual ability. Committed to building authentic relationships and becoming one of the topagents in the world.
Experience
Founder & Talent Manager
The Phenix Era, LLC – New Orleans, LA /Fayetteville, NC (Remote) | 2025 – Present
- Manage careers of two recording artists and one actress/model, guiding music production, networking, and branding strategy.
- Produced an original track for Tay Nov’s upcoming hip-hop album; hand-selected the song performed during his appearance on Uptown Records founder Kurt Woodley’s podcast.
- Supported Mukunda Das, a multi-genre musician and producer, in expanding opportunities including invitations to play alongside renowned jazz artists and selling beats to well-known Atlanta artists.
- Guided Hannah Vann (actress/model) through representation opportunities with MMG Modeling & Talent Agency, support for auditions including a confidential feature film project (NDA-protected), and appearances in hip-hop music videos.
- Designed professional EPKs and marketing materials for artists to enhance booking and promotionalopportunities.
- Developed and pitched a creative proposal for The Phenix Rises documentary, showcasing the stories of late-blooming artists.
Military & Professional Leadership
United States Army / Nursing Career | 2005 – Present
- Served as a Non-Commissioned Officer, trained at Airborne School and JFK Special Warfare LanguageSchool (Korean).
- Extensive leadership and team coordination experience in high-pressure environments.
- Built resilience, adaptability, and crisis management skills transferable to client advocacy and fast-pacedagency demands.
Education
M.S., Entertainment Business – Full Sail University(2025)
M.S., Innovation & Entrepreneurship – Full SailUniversity (2024)
B.S., Nursing- Methodist University(2022)
B.S., Biology- Excelsior University (2012)
Key Skills
• Artist Representation & Talent Development
• Music Production (Beat-making, Songwriting, Multi-genre)
• Branding & EPK Development
• Industry Networking & Client Advocacy
• Multilingual: Spanish (Intermediate), Korean (Elementary)
• Leadership & Team Building (Military & Healthcare)
• Negotiation, Contracts, & Project Development
• Cross-cultural Competence & Global Perspective
Affiliations & Interests
- Member, ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers)
- Avid live concert attendee and traveler, actively engaging with music and cultural scenes nationwide
- Passionate about authenticity, trust, compassion, and originality in representation