Colin Jones
Music Publishing
Ossining,NY
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of IT & Operations
Lyric Capital Group (parent company of Spirit Music Group)
New York
01.2018 - Current
- Consulted for Lyric Capital to design and implement IT infrastructure
- Spearheaded the development and integration of a comprehensive IT system for Lyric Capital Group, enhancing operational efficiency and scalability
- This infrastructure supports the firm's portfolio including Spirit Music group and its associated entities, facilitating streamlined operations and robust data management.
Director of IT & Operations
Spirit Music Group
New York
11.2001 - Current
- Solve employees' computer and network related problems, either directly or through assistance of outside IT consulting company
- Maintain eight Music Maestro/Counterpoint SQL databases housed on two servers
- Maintain connections between five offices and an assortment of remote workers
- Coordinated separating office space into two areas separated by electronically locking glass doors on two networks and firewalls for SEC compliance
- Supervised move and construction activities related to moving floors in our NY building
- Ensured all workers had the necessary equipment and network connections to work remotely during Covid
- Ensure NY office has all IT equipment & office supplies necessary to function
- Manage necessary maintenance of HVAC and all building related matters.
Manager of Administration and IT
Spirit Music Group
New York
03.2002 - 08.2017
- Maintained Counterpoint/Music Maestro database and all IT issues
- Set up new deals in Music Maestro Counterpoint including entering songs, calculation and entering payout rates
- Filed copyright registration with U.S
- Copyright Office to secure song ownership
- Delivered new material and answered counterclaims for our foreign sub-publishers and U.S
- Performing Rights Organizations so they could claim publishing rights in their territories.
Mechanical Licensing Coordinator
Spirit Music Group
New York
11.2001 - 03.2002
- Issued direct mechanical licenses
- Referred mechanical license requests to Harry Fox Agency.
Freelance Consultant
Pali Capital, LLC
New York
04.2001 - 10.2001
- Designed, constructed, and maintained a database, including hyperlinks to various web-based and in-house financial graphs, for tracking IPO stock offerings.
Copyright Database Manager
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc.
New York
08.1999 - 01.2001
- Maintained and updated Music Maestro Counterpoint system
- Set up new deals in Music Maestro Counterpoint, which included calculating and entering payout rates and entering songs
- Filed copyright registration with U.S
- Copyright Office to secure song ownership
- Delivered new material to our sub-publishers so they could claim publishing rights in their territories
- Answered counterclaims in the US and for our foreign sub-publishers
- Quoted, negotiated, and issued synchronization licenses.
Manager of Licensing and Data Entry
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc.
New York
08.1997 - 08.1999
- Maintained and updated Music Maestro Counterpoint system
- Set up new deals in Music Maestro Counterpoint, which included calculating and entering payout rates and entering songs
- Filed copyright registration with U.S
- Copyright Office to secure song ownership
- Delivered new material to our sub-publishers so they could claim publishing rights in their territories
- Answered counterclaims in the US and for our foreign sub-publishers
- Quoted, negotiated, and issued synchronization licenses.
Copyright and Licensing Administrator
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc.
New York
09.1995 - 08.1997
- Maintained and updated Music Maestro Counterpoint system
- Set up new deals in Music Maestro Counterpoint, which included calculating and entering payout rates and entering songs
- Filed copyright registration with U.S
- Copyright Office to secure song ownership
- Delivered new material to our sub-publishers so they could claim publishing rights in their territories
- Answered counterclaims in the US and for our foreign sub-publishers
- Quoted, negotiated, and issued synchronization licenses.
Music Assistant
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc.
New York
01.1995 - 08.1995
- Maintained and updated Music Maestro Counterpoint system
- Set up new deals in Music Maestro Counterpoint, which included calculating and entering payout rates and entering songs
- Filed copyright registration with U.S
- Copyright Office to secure song ownership
- Delivered new material to our sub-publishers so they could claim publishing rights in their territories
- Answered counterclaims in the US and for our foreign sub-publishers
- Quoted, negotiated, and issued synchronization licenses.
Assistant Property Manager
3 Cross Street Company
Suffern
02.1992 - 01.1995
Social Worker
Family Support Center
Brooklyn
01.1991 - 02.1992
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
S.U.N.Y. Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 08.1985 - 05.1990
Summary
Multi-tasking Manager well-known for creating positive workplace culture and high-performing teams. Demonstrated Music Publishing/Copyright Administration expertise.
Skills
- Facilities management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- Process improvement
- Goal setting
- Strategies and goals
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Operations management
- Client relations
- Regulatory compliance
- Rules and regulations
- Issues resolution
Timeline
Director of IT & Operations
Lyric Capital Group (parent company of Spirit Music Group)
01.2018 - Current
Manager of Administration and IT
Spirit Music Group
03.2002 - 08.2017
Director of IT & Operations
Spirit Music Group
11.2001 - Current
Mechanical Licensing Coordinator
Spirit Music Group
11.2001 - 03.2002
Freelance Consultant
Pali Capital, LLC
04.2001 - 10.2001
Copyright Database Manager
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc.
08.1999 - 01.2001
Manager of Licensing and Data Entry
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc.
08.1997 - 08.1999
Copyright and Licensing Administrator
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc.
09.1995 - 08.1997
Music Assistant
Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc.
01.1995 - 08.1995
Assistant Property Manager
3 Cross Street Company
02.1992 - 01.1995
Social Worker
Family Support Center
01.1991 - 02.1992
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
S.U.N.Y. Oneonta
08.1985 - 05.1990
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