Valerie Velasco
Altadena
Summary
Collaborative and multi-tasking Music Licensing Manager with over 20 years of experience in the Entertainment industry. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to promote organizational efficiency. Effective in team building, leading and motivating as well as excellent client relations and maintaining industry relationships. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance team and company's goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager of Music Licensing
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
03.2011 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Senior Paralegal
Warner Home Entertainment
03.2005 - 03.2011
- Liaised in all areas of WBHE Business and Legal Affairs
- Point of contact for music related issues on DVD releases.
- Responsible for obtaining music clearance quotes and working with outside clearance teams to secure music licenses.
- Reviewed third party music licenses and prepared licenses for execution and payment.
- Drafted music licenses on in-house form templates.
- Processed music license invoices and coordinated payment with the accounting teams.
- Administered WBHE acquisition agreements, including the preparation of digests and restriction memos.
- Drafted various agreements to facilitate the DVD release of film projects (i.e. promotional, non-disclosure, photo likeness and location).
- Reviewed DVD packaging and promotional tie-ins for any legal issues.
- Collaborated with attorneys to ensure DVD Special Features met all compliance, talent, music and guild requirements.
- Responsible for maintaining and determining rights to the Columbia House catalog.
- Researched and created reports to Senior Management on Special Projects as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ2006
Certification - Paralegal Studies And Litigation Speciality
California State University - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA1998
Skills
- Contract Management
- Team Leadership
- Time Management
- Cross-functional Teamwork
- Organizational Skills
- Innovation Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Staff Training
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Manager of Music Licensing
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc
03.2011 - Current
Senior Paralegal
Warner Home Entertainment
03.2005 - 03.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Science
University of Phoenix
Certification - Paralegal Studies And Litigation Speciality
California State University - Los Angeles
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