| Resumé
Professional Work Experience:
EMPIRE | Distribution, Recordings, Publishing
Director, System Integrations & Operations
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Development lead of the internal operation infrastructure & workflow
Kobalt Music Publishing
Manager, Synch Income Tracking
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Processed all incoming US, Canadian & LATAM synch royalty payments
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Worked w/ finance dept. to reconcile synch payments
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Collaborated with IT dept. to streamline Kobalt's global income tracking processes
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Prepared earnings reports to the President & SVP of Global Synch & Brand Partnerships
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Liaison between synch dept. & production agencies in advertising, film, TV, video games, etc. regarding payment status
Entertainment One (eOne), LP
Sr. Analyst, Licensing & Royalties
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Generated & issued mechanical royalties statements / payments
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Compiled & distributed Music Publishing statements & payments for clients under the KOCH umbrella including Bad Boy Records, Death Row Records, Snoop Dogg, Mary J Blige, etc.
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Assisted in the processing of artist & producer royalties
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Liaised w/ A&R and Business Affairs to obtain necessary materials for album releases
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Handled copyright registration for all sound recording & videos
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Assembled, updated & reviewed supporting schedules
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Prepared & analyzed data for audits & special projects assigned by the Director of Royalties
Memory Lane Music Group
Copyright Admin & Royalty Analyst
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Managed, processed & issued royalty statements, mechanical licenses & product info for several independent record labels including 300 Entertainment, Dropkick Murphy's, and +1 Records
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Generated & reconciled all domestic & foreign writer statements for Memory Lane Music and subsidiaries
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Prepared over 50+ catalogs for successful acquisition by collecting split info, registering / amending songs & agreements with PRO's
SRC Records / Universal Music Group
Online Marketing Intern
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Promoted the online visibility of Motown artists Asher Rosh, Melanie Fiona, DJ Webstar, Shontelle and others by delivering marketing campaigns, solidifying sponsorships, generating viral buzz, blog-listing, managing social networking sites, and implementing local community efforts.
Education:
Class of 2022 Certificate in Financial Planning
Pepperdine University, Graziadio Business School
April 2011 Master of Science in Entertainment Business
Full Sail University
November 2009 Bachelor of Science in Music Business
Full Sail University
November 2008 Associate of Science in Recording Arts
Full Sail University
Awards & Affiliations:
• Achievement Award in Professional Communication and Presentation – Full Sail University ‘09
• Member of National Association of Black Female Entertainment and Music Executives
• Member of Women In Music Organization
• Member of National Association of Recording Industry Professionals
• Black Girls Code, Inc. - Non-Technical Volunteer
Additional Skills:
• Classically trained Pianist / Violinist / Vocalist / Songwriter / Engineer
• Expert skills in signal flow and sound recording including use of various consoles and in/outboard gear.