RENZO CALDERON
Reseda
Summary
Detail-oriented Legal Coordinator with 10+ years of experience supporting high-volume legal operations within the entertainment industry. Proven expertise in intellectual property, rights management, and copyright royalty administration. Known for managing complex data systems, streamlining workflows, and ensuring compliance across global stakeholders. Highly organized, adaptable, and skilled at prioritizing multiple projects while maintaining precision and meeting deadlines.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Legal Coordinator
Paramount Pictures
Los Angeles, CA
06.2014 - 08.2024
- Key member of the Intellectual Property Legal Team, providing critical legal and operational support across multiple departments including Legal, Sales, Marketing, and Finance (domestic and international).
- Managed and maintained Rights Tracking Reports for film and television titles, ensuring accurate, real-time updates on negotiations, acquisitions, and ongoing series.
- Reviewed and analyzed legal documents, including talent agreements, licensing deals, and marketing restrictions, to identify risks and ensure compliance.
- Investigated rights conflicts and restriction clearances, enabling Sales and Marketing teams to optimize licensing opportunities.
- Entered and updated complex rights and restrictions data across PRISM and MIDAS systems for both produced and acquired content.
- Utilized Cognos Ad-hoc Query tools to extract and analyze data from PRISM, supporting strategic decision-making.
- Maintained specialized product groups (e.g., Music Clearance, Product Placement) by coordinating updates across multiple business units.
- Tracked distribution terms, sub-distribution deals, and recoupment provisions in alignment with Contract Accounting and Compliance.
- Maximized copyright revenue through administration of global royalties, including: Cable & Satellite Retransmission, Private Copy Levies, Public Performance & Educational Levies.
- Monitored royalty income and prepared annual Royalty Claims Reports for senior management.
- Coordinated with Finance and Tax teams to ensure accurate reporting and international compliance with copyright management organizations (CMOs).
- Registered titles with international CMOs, ensuring accurate and timely submissions for newly released and acquired content.
- Created ISANs (International Standard Audiovisual Numbers) for global distribution compliance (ANGOA requirements).
- Maintained detailed product and rights data to support global licensing and royalty distribution processes.
- Streamlined reporting workflows using SharePoint and Excel, improving data accuracy and team accessibility.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Tax, and Sales teams to support business operations and resolve complex issues.
- Strengthened litigation support by organizing and managing critical legal documentation.
- Stayed current on legal and industry trends through ongoing participation in seminars, workshops, and continuing education.
Education
Associate of Arts - Manufacturing
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA01-2007
Skills
- Intellectual Property & Rights Management
- Legal Research & Documentation Review
- Copyright & Royalty Administration
- Contract & Restriction Analysis
- Data Management (PRISM, MIDAS, CRM)
- Financial Tracking & Reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Improvement & Workflow Efficiency
- MS Office and Shairpoint
- Regulatory Compliance
- Detail Oriented
- Time Management
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Senior Legal Coordinator
Paramount Pictures
06.2014 - 08.2024
Associate of Arts - Manufacturing
Fashion Institute of Design And Merchandising
TECHNICAL TOOLS
- Data Analysis
- Digital Marketing
- CRM (Collective Rights Management)
- Database Management
- VNM Analytics
- Rightsline
- OnSet
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Office
- SharePoint