Sarah Levin
Los Gatos,CA
Summary
Results-driven Lead Project Manager with expertise in high-level contract negotiation and team collaboration. Skilled in facilitating stakeholder alignment and enhancing communication across departments. Committed to driving project success through collaboration, critical thinking, and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Project Manager, Business Affairs
Marketing Communications, Apple Inc.
Sunnyvale, CA
08.2017 - Current
- Lead Business Affairs project management team cross-functionally to drive fast moving projects and deliverables across Marcom
- Manage a team of eight across various lines of business including Marcom, Services and Retail Engagement Marketing
- Continually developing and implementing project management and process frameworks to enhance efficiency and streamline work including building a project management tool from inception
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings to align project goals with business objectives.
- Manage and mentor junior project managers, fostering professional development and accountability.
- Streamline communication processes across departments, improving collaboration and transparency.
- Oversee budget management, ensuring optimal resource allocation for projects.
- Delivered projects within budget constraints by identifying cost-saving opportunities
Business Affairs Manager, South East Asia / India
Marketing Communications, Apple Inc
Singapore
11.2014 - 08.2017
- Responsible for curation and clearance of all third party content used in Apple Marketing deliverables
- Worked cross-functionally in executing marketing initiatives that supported corporate goals and drove engagement.
- Managed relationships with third party partners across SEA and India to inform strategic decision-making and identify new business opportunities
- Negotiated contracts with external vendors, ensuring alignment with company standards and objectives.
- Developed strategic partnerships to enhance brand visibility and market reach across diverse channels.
Head of Legal and Business Affairs
Univeral Music Publishing
London
10.1998 - 12.2012
- Negotiated high-value contracts and advising on intellectual property, licensing and copyright matters for some of the world’s most successful songwriters including artists such as Adele, Coldplay and Elton John
- Clearing music and recordings and drafting and negotiating licence agreements for the use of music both online and offline, for example streaming, downloading, TV, film, advertising, sampling and games.
- Giving general legal, business and commercial advice to the US, UK and European management teams and ensuring compliance with UMG’s internal policies.
- Advising on, negotiating and drafting all types of music publishing and recording agreements including songwriter, label, sub-publishing, joint venture, production music, work for hire and administration agreements.
- Administration of all contracts, liaising closely with all internal departments such as management, A&R, finance, copyright and royalty departments.
- Liaising with overseas affiliates and drafting and negotiating contracts on their behalf.
- Handling disputes and litigation, instructing and liaising with outside counsel, attending arbitration proceedings.
- Undertaking due diligence for share purchase and asset purchase agreements
Education
Law Society Finals - Law
Leeds Polytechnic
Leeds, England06.1990
Bachelor of Laws - Law
King's College London
London, England06.1989
Skills
- High level contract negotiation
- Rights management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Lead Project Manager, Business Affairs
Marketing Communications, Apple Inc.
08.2017 - Current
Business Affairs Manager, South East Asia / India
Marketing Communications, Apple Inc
11.2014 - 08.2017
Head of Legal and Business Affairs
Univeral Music Publishing
10.1998 - 12.2012
Law Society Finals - Law
Leeds Polytechnic
Bachelor of Laws - Law
King's College London