Experience

Songtrust

• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Mechanical Licensing - (Songtrust)

  • Oct 2019 - Present

• Coordinator, Licensing & Administration - (Songtrust)

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2019



Downtown Music Holdings

• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Manager, Mechanical Licensing - (Downtown Music Publishing)

  • Oct 2019 - Present

• Coordinator, Licensing & Administration - (Downtown Music Publishing)

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2019

  • Drafted mechanical license agreements• Verified and sent outreach to labels for new catalogue signings (LODs), and label copy requests• Registered licensing data into internal tracking databases, including Music Maestro and Airtable• Communicated with various departments for song updates, copyright approvals, and release schedules • Performed ad-hoc Spotify, Nielsen, and PRO research and supplied reports for senior management



HFA (The Harry Fox Agency)

• Agent, Licensing & Data Management

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Processed publisher song registrations and revisions via eSong and CWR song ingestion platforms• Conducted and lead research on composition ownership to support HFA’s proactive song research initiative • Executed the on-boarding and continual support of new Slingshot clients, licensees, and publishers• Performed monthly quality assurance tests on HFA’s licensing, song, and sound recording metadata databases• Coordinated with IT department to enhance internal databases and applications to help them run more efficiently • Prepared and analyzed ad-hoc data reports per request of upper management • Focused 5-15 hours weekly on daily ongoing assignments, prioritizing these amongst special ad-hoc projects• Created and compiled workflow charts for best practice strategies • Trained Licensing & Data Management interns, co-ops, and new agents



The Harry Fox Agency, Inc.

• Data Management Co-op

  • Jul 2014 - Dec 2014

  • Familiarized with internal database applications: Song Maintenance, Dupe Songs, SRM, SRT, AS400• Conducted research on copyright ownership for Slingshot clients• Helped verify song composition and rate information with publishers for independent projects• Utilized HFA’s Song Request Manager application to process song registrations• Assisted in quality assurance testing within the licensing database• Performed duplication song resolution/relinquishment per publisher request• Reached out to publishers to process payee and affiliation requests• Sent Notices of Intent (NOI) for licensees• Trained Fall intern• Worked on special projects: GRAMMY/NARAS clearance, CCC Danish sheet music, Sybersound research



John Hancock Financial Services

• United States
• Investment Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Continuing Education Coordinator

  • Jul 2012 - Apr 2014

  • Handled the scheduling and informing of about 3-5 CE meetings per day for national business advisors• Processed credits and issued certificates after completion of meetings of 5-100 licensed advisors• Utilized Excel to document attendees’ information after cross-checking against CE-specific databases• Prioritized and organized meeting dates while keeping track of state-specific deadlines• Communicated with internal business consultants, wholesalers, and vendors via email and telephone to address all inquiries• Maintained open communication with manager to address concerns and seek advice



Kobalt Music Group

• Synch Co-op

  • Jul 2013 - Dec 2013

  • Categorized and classified songs within the catalogue based on mood, theme, and genre• Uploaded audio to SAX internal database for internals and clients to listen to and utilize• Created playlists and downloadable audio links for clients• Logged synch requests and promotions• Researched album release dates and chart statistics• Labelled, logged, and filed archived CDs• Provided help with ad-hoc responsibilities for other members of the team• Attended client gigs and other company networking events