Josh Overton
Mount Juliet,TN
Summary
Reliable and adaptable music industry professional with hands-on experience in royalty systems, financial operations, and day-to-day business support. Known for being a go-to team player who handles complex data and keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes. Always looking for ways to improve workflows, solve problems, and support creative teams with a solid operational backbone.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Royalty Processing Coordinator |
Anthem Entertainment Group
Nashville, TN
01.2023 - Current
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies between reported and received royalties, digging into high-level income sources to make sure everything lines up correctly.
- Pull high-value royalty statements from a range of DSPs, and upload them into our system, ensuring the data is complete and accurate.
- Work closely with writers, clients, and income sources to confirm tax and deposit information, helping keep financial reporting clean and avoiding issues down the line.
- Handle escalations when financial discrepancies pop up — whether it's setting up meetings to sort out tax problems, clarifying projected earnings, or finding ways to prevent payment delays before they become bigger issues.
Customer Service Manager |
Stroud's Barbecue
Lebanon, TN
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Made sure every guest had a great experience by leading the front-of-house team, handling any issues quickly, and keeping service running smoothly.
- Worked closely with catering clients from the first inquiry to final delivery, building relationships that turned one-time events into repeat business.
- Helped clients customize their catering orders, and coordinated with the kitchen and delivery teams to make sure every event went off without a hitch.
- Checked in with guests and clients after service to gather feedback, fix any problems, and make sure they left happy, and came back again.
Operations Technician |
Guitar Center Inc.
Nashville, TN
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Made sure automated systems were running right and fixed transactions that slipped through the cracks.
- Entered and cleaned up data to keep everything accurate across internal systems.
- Troubleshot recurring issues and worked on long-term fixes to improve performance.
- Ensured accurate inventory tracking through regular cycle counts, audits, and system updates to maintain product availability and minimize loss.
Royalty Analyst & Distribution Processor |
Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI)
Nashville, TN
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Reviewed royalty income reports and processed payments to songwriters, composers, and publishers, making sure distributions were accurate and on time.
- Used the RapidCue and Maestro systems daily to track performance data, manage cue sheets, and keep royalty accounting organized and reliable.
- Worked with internal teams and outside partners to sort out any payment issues, digging into discrepancies, and making sure everything balanced out.
- Stayed in close contact with rights holders to update account info, answer questions, and make sure they always felt confident in the distribution process.
Studio Assistant & Accounts Payable Coordinator |
Moraine Music Group
Nashville, TN
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Helped set up recording sessions, kept the studio organized, and made sure everything was ready for artists, producers, and writers.
- Supported creative teams by managing schedules, prepping materials, and jumping in with whatever was needed to keep sessions running smoothly.
- Processed invoices, tracked studio expenses, and helped ensure vendors were paid accurately and on time.
- Worked directly with vendors to sort out billing questions, and kept financial records organized and easy to access.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Business & Industry Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Creative & Commercial Songwriting
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2018
Associate of Science - Journalism & Media Writing
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN05.2018
Skills
- Software & Systems: Disco, Conductor, RapidCue, Pro Tools (Certified), Microsoft Office Suite (Certified)
- Financial Operations: Financial analysis, reporting, and payment processing
- Data Management: Data interpretation, synchronization, database entry, and quality assurance (QA)
- Workflow Coordination: Project management, workflow optimization, and deadline tracking
- Client Relations: Client relationship management, vendor communication, and interpersonal collaboration
- Problem Solving: Strategic troubleshooting and proactive issue resolution
Websites
Certification
- Pro Tools (Certified)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Certified)
Accomplishments
- Participated in the Judy Stakee Songwriting Retreat, working closely with mentors to sharpen songwriting and creative skills.
- Personally recommended by Don Felder of The Eagles for songwriting ability and musical growth.
- Had four original songs recorded by artists at Omni Studios while in the Commercial Songwriting Program at MTSU.
- Helped improve royalty workflow efficiency and supported system updates that made day-to-day operations smoother for the entire team.
Languages
- English, Full Professional
- Spanish, Elementary
Timeline
Royalty Processing Coordinator |
Anthem Entertainment Group
01.2023 - Current
Customer Service Manager |
Stroud's Barbecue
06.2021 - 01.2023
Operations Technician |
Guitar Center Inc.
08.2018 - 03.2019
Royalty Analyst & Distribution Processor |
Broadcast Music Inc. (BMI)
05.2018 - 01.2019
Studio Assistant & Accounts Payable Coordinator |
Moraine Music Group
12.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Music Business & Industry Management
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science - Creative & Commercial Songwriting
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Journalism & Media Writing
Middle Tennessee State University
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