Kimberly Hamilton
Simi Valley,CA
Summary
Experienced music industry professional with over 5 years of expertise in sync licensing, royalties, copyright, metadata management, and rights holder relations. Strong communication skills, self-motivation, and meticulous attention to detail. Driven to contribute knowledge and skills towards driving growth in the entertainment industry. Actively seeking opportunities to leverage expertise and make a meaningful impact in this dynamic field.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Cue Sheet Specialist
Music Reports, Inc
11.2023 - Current
- Research and verify music copyright ownership using online databases, direct sources, and reference tools
- Prepare and enter updates to Songdex, the largest independent source of music copyright information globally
- Match sound recordings to musical works to ensure accuracy and transparency in reporting
- Leverage proprietary databases such as Songdex and Cuetrak to deliver timely, advanced solutions for rights management and royalty payments
Licensing Manager
mVibe LLC
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to streamline the music licensing process, improving efficiency and reducing costs
- Collaborated cross-functionally to align metadata practices with industry standards, boosting operational efficiency
- Evaluated and negotiated licensing agreements to secure exclusive content, increasing user engagement
- Managed licensing operations, ensuring compliance with copyright laws and maximizing revenue for artists and rights holders
- Developed analytics dashboards to track licensing trends and provide actionable insights for business development
Music Supervisor Assistant
Whirly Girl Music
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Assisted in organizing and coordinating music licensing agreements with various platforms and clients
- Researched and identified potential music placements for film and TV projects
- Managed the music library, ensuring all tracks were properly organized and tagged for easy access and searchability
- Collaborated with music supervisors and artists to curate playlists and music libraries for various film and TV projects
- Maintained relationships with music supervisors and industry professionals to track new music trends and opportunities
- Created and managed a database of music supervisors, artists, and industry contacts for networking and collaboration purposes
- Stayed up-to-date on music industry trends to identify opportunities for music placements
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Music Production / Music Industry
California Lutheran University
12.2017
Skills
- Sync licensing
- Cue sheet specialist
- Copyright
- Metadata management
- Royalties
- Database management
- Rights holder relations
- Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
- Microsoft Suite
- CRM
- Attention to detail
- Expert problem solving
References
- Frankie Pine, Whirly Girl Music, whirlygirl2@me.com
- Angela Parker, Strategic Finance, angmparker@gmail.com, (972) 369-6985
- Stephen Edwards, mVibese@mvibe.com, +1 (310) 403-2850
- Mike Suby, mVibe, ms@mvibe.com, (310) 486-1091
- Jeff Van Driel, Concord, jeffvandriel12@gmail.com
Timeline
Cue Sheet Specialist
Music Reports, Inc
11.2023 - Current
Licensing Manager
mVibe LLC
06.2018 - 10.2023
Music Supervisor Assistant
Whirly Girl Music
01.2017 - 12.2017
Bachelor's Degree - Music Production / Music Industry
California Lutheran University
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