PAULAINE SANO
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic Rights Analyst with a proven track record at The Walt Disney Company, enhancing operational efficiency by 75% through meticulous contract reviews and rights management. Adept in cross-functional collaboration and data management, I excel in delivering precise rights information and fostering compliance in fast-paced environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Rights Analyst, (Contract)
The Walt Disney Company
Burbank
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Conducted comprehensive contract reviews for content owned, produced, acquired, or licensed by The Walt Disney Company
- Maintained accurate rights records and expiration tracking using NetDocuments and Rightsline to ensure compliance
- Facilitated the preparation and distribution of rights information, including preliminary assessments, finalized reports, and change notifications for key release entities (Hulu, ABC, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and Disney XD).
- Led quality-control audits on 3,600+ Twentieth Century Fox properties, achieving 75% improvement in operational efficiency
- Developed a content-ecosystem mapping system to track upstream and downstream partners
Content Strategy and Licensing Coordinator
Shout! Studios
Los Angeles
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Supported the Department Manager in tracking product management for over 1,000+ titles across multiple platforms, coordinating with Business Affairs, Finance, Production, and Creative Services to ensure proper licensing
- Led and managed the development of a catalog slate book with the SVP of Sales, from product selection through implementation, for industry presentations; applied product strategy to enhance business growth by effectively featuring exclusive and non-exclusive titles
- Managed scheduling, product delivery execution, and metadata requirements for SVOD partners (Paramount, Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video, and Fubo TV), ensuring 100% accuracy in product cataloging and delivery timelines
- Produced presentation decks that effectively communicated initiatives while aligning with visual brand guidelines
- Managed auditing and processing daily invoices and payments in coordination with Royalties and Accounts Payable
Store Manager (Part-Time to Full-Time)
The Artform Studio
Highland Park
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed a 3,000+ contact transfer and optimized the store website which resulted in a 20% increase in customer bookings
- Oversaw daily operations, inventory management, and customer service
- Developed and executed merchandising strategies to optimize product visibility and drive sales for a diverse inventory of vinyl records, books, and soft goods at both storefront and events
Music Operations Coordinator
TikTok
Los Angeles
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Generated and presented weekly performance reports for the music team, analyzing chart virality and platform trends to provide actionable insights
- Collaborated with cross-functional stakeholders to identify, analyze, and resolve content moderation challenges on TikTok live streams by implementing strategic solutions for music distribution and market positioning
- Liaised with international teams on status updates on user product changes, research projects, and workflow updates
Music Copyright Analyst
Music Reports Incorporated
Woodland Hills
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Utilized Microsoft Excel to compile song metadata by artist name, producer, composer, title, and release date
- Assisted the Catalog Supervisor with library and online research for 100+ song releases across domestic and international Performing Rights Organizations, Harry Fox Agency, and the U.S. Copyright Catalog
- Processed data matching for 200+ songs daily in the Songdex library system, added creative tagging and entered music cue-sheet data
Production Assistant
Berklee College of Music
Boston
08.2015 - 07.2017
- Coordinated auditions and live events, optimizing scheduling and logistics for 100+ performers
- Supervised execution for high-volume show environments on offsite events including but not limited to stage direction, run-of-show planning, performer collaboration, and distribution of tickets and musical equipment
Education
B.A. - Music Business and Management
Berklee College of Music
Boston, MAB.A. - Music Business and Management (Study Abroad)
Berklee College of Music
Valencia, SpainCore Skills
Contract and Rights Management (Rightsline, NetDocuments, DataStage, DocuSign), Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams), Air Table, Asana, Basecamp, Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Gmail, Meet), Adobe Acrobat, Organizational Skills, Content Delivery, Contract Administration, Process Management, Document Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem-Solving Skills, Ability to Prioritize, Administrative Tasks, Resourcefulness, Team Collaborator, Self-Reliant, Creative Thinking, Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, File Organization, Data Migration
Timeline
Rights Analyst, (Contract)
The Walt Disney Company
01.2024 - 07.2025
Content Strategy and Licensing Coordinator
Shout! Studios
10.2022 - 01.2024
Store Manager (Part-Time to Full-Time)
The Artform Studio
01.2021 - 09.2022
Music Operations Coordinator
TikTok
01.2021 - 08.2021
Music Copyright Analyst
Music Reports Incorporated
09.2018 - 02.2020
Production Assistant
Berklee College of Music
08.2015 - 07.2017
B.A. - Music Business and Management
Berklee College of Music
B.A. - Music Business and Management (Study Abroad)
Berklee College of Music
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