Manager Professional

Robby Gillis

Contact: ***********@*****.*** 954-***-****

I'm a sophisticated and versatile creative professional with an outstanding career of 9+ years in the content and media industries. I am able to take technical information and process it to simple form while focused on creative goals. Attitude is what motivates me and I love what I do; my passion and experience have brought me success in my endeavors and journeys, however, I'm constantly learning and appreciate every opportunity to be challenged. I'm a hands on creative and effective collaborator, an energetic self-starter, a resourceful and disciplined manager committed to achieving goals. My professional expertise encompasses:

• Multi Media Licensing TV/Film/Radio/Web/Tech/Media

• Royalty Administration

• Music Publishing & Production

• Business & Legal Analysis

• Copyright / Trademark Law

• Contract Law

• Tech Savvy (Mac/PC OS, CS3, Pro-Tools)

• Language (Spanish, Portuguese, English)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2011 – 2012 Viacom International

Music & Media Licensing (MTV, MTV Tr3s, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central)

Consulted for Networks on music and media licensing, managed the music production, clearance, and publishing on wholly produced programming. Provided support to the SVP Music on artist development, productions, and branding strategies.

• Consulted network on Music & Media publishing strategies for multiple projects.

• Developed musical landscape and legal analysis for Nick, MTV, and MTV Tr3s original programming.

• Carried out the spectrum of A&R duties involving brands, talent, music recording, music supervising, soundtrack P&D, licensing and distribution.

• Managed music itinerary - submissions, proposals, recordings, drafting agreements, releases, licenses, and cue sheets..

• Implemented acquisitions for creating new business revenue

• Coordinated promotional campaigns, Brand licensing deals, programming on multi media platforms

• Supervised original music projects from recording to broadcast

• Scouting and developing talent for musical recording, casting, and pilots.

2010-2011 G Major Publishing Group Inc.

Publishing Consultant

Formed alliance with record labels to administer the copyright and licensing of US recorded music catalog both Anglo and Latin products. Administered the publishing interests of independent publisher/songwriters, collecting unpaid royalties and catalog exploitation.

• Calculating royalty, copyright, control comp rates, and song splits.

• Liaised major and indie publishers, HFA, and PROs to accurately locate and license product.

• Streamlined procedures in collecting royalty revenue.

• Fostered publishing management systems for clients.

• Reviewed cases involving copyright infringement, transformative use, and fair use.

• Conducted research in verifying work ownership and registration.

• Registered works with HFA and PROs.

• Pitched compositions for TV, recording artist, and digital media productions

• Involved in various a&r activities through strategic partnerships.

2004 - 2010 Warner Music Group

Copyright and Licensing Manager

Challenged to transition the entire digital catalog into WACS database with accuracy, minimized share conflicts, and decreased A/P accounts complying with the NMPA better business practices. During my tenure the clearance and license of digital and physical catalog in WACS was measured at an all time high.

• Consistently maintained licensed and cleared product quarters.

• Recruited and lead staff in specialized projects, most notably eliminating audit discrepancies.

• Negotiated license fees for promotional campaigns, film/video products, and derivative works.

• Provided financial department with accurate information regarding all product formats, rates, and third party licensing terms.

• Produce quarterly royalty/copyright reports

• Intermediated counter claims

• Examined and interpreted recording contracts / licensing agreements

2003 - 2004 Cox Radio (WEDR 99.1/WQHT 105.1)

Programming Coordinator

Collaborated with a team of sister stations in carrying out the programming objectives provided by the client. Structured and maintained a punctual and organized promotional team.

• Lead a promotional team in satisfactorily carrying out remote promotional event objectives of brand integrations and artist appearances.

• Maintained & submitted play logs and reports to PRO

• Collaborated in on-air campaigns and live shows.

• Managed daily programming reports and operations.

Professional Development

Florida International University

B.A, in Business Administration / Law

Broward College

Music Theory & Composition

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