Sergio O. Araujo
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Digital Production Coordinator with Interscope Geffen A&M, adept at maximizing video asset profitability, generating $1.2 million in fiscal year 2023. Bilingual in English and Spanish, skilled in copyright compliance, and project management. I excel in fostering team collaboration and optimizing workflows in fast-paced environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Digital Production Coordinator
Interscope Geffen A&M
Santa Monica, CA
11.2022 - Current
- Spearheaded the Digital Production process for over 1500+ videos enhancing global rights usage and maximizing video asset profitability across North America and beyond to the tune of $1.2 million dollars USD for fiscal year 2023. Artists whose video assets were created and featured in the supply chain include but are not limited to: KAROL G, Kali Uchis, Gracie Abrams, Lana Del Rey, 6LACK, GloRilla, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Zedd, Louis The Child, Kacey Musgraves, and KATSEYE
- First point of contact for video clearance initiation for video assets from 'Rest of World' for US and Canada. Initiates profit maximization in 'Rest of World' assets and generates hundreds of thousands of dollars more in revenue by being integrated through the North American e-commerce supply chain.
- Process initiates collaboration with multiple diverse teams to ensure legal compliance and optimal asset utilization. Streamlines operations and safeguards intellectual property
- Initiated copyright and legal clearance strategies as well as asset creation for high-profile film soundtracks under the IGA umbrella.
- Evaluated requests from clients regarding changes or additions to existing products or services.
- Monitored progress of projects and reported status updates to senior management team.
- Recommended solutions for improving efficiency in the production process as needed.
- Coordinated and managed digital production projects from concept to completion.
- Managed workflow processes for digital asset creation including file transfers between departments and vendors.
QA Manual Tester
Playtest Games
Los Angeles, CA
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Evaluated user interfaces for consistency and functionality.
- Worked with off-site teams to complete timely tests and facilitate smooth product releases.
- Reported results of tests performed by creating comprehensive reports detailing findings.
- Conducted exploratory testing to identify potential issues in application features.
- Analyzed program output for accuracy and conformance to defined acceptance criteria.
- Created and maintained database of common and known testing defects.
- Utilized bug tracking systems to document and manage issues identified during testing.
- Provided feedback on user interface designs and other aspects of usability from a customer perspective.
- Worked closely with developers in troubleshooting problems discovered during testing cycles.
- Monitored bug resolution efforts and tracked successes.
Education
Master of Science - Digital Media Management
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CABachelor of Arts - Music - Option: Music Industry Studies
California State University, Northridge
Northridge, CA01.2020
AA Degree - Liberal Arts - Humanities
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA01.2018
AA Degree - Liberal Arts - Social Sciences and Human Behavior
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA01.2018
Skills
- Bilingual: English & Spanish
- Copyright/Licensing
- Metadata creation
- Digital asset creation and delivery
- Team Player/ Flexible
- Digital Operations
- Microsoft Suite
- Google Suite
- Quick Decision Maker
- Problem Solving and Analysis
- Flexibility in Rapidly Changing Environments
- Video production
- Digital asset management
- Copyright compliance
- Project management
- Workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- E-commerce integration
- Legal clearance
- Project coordination
- Production standards conformance
Timeline
Digital Production Coordinator
Interscope Geffen A&M
11.2022 - Current
QA Manual Tester
Playtest Games
07.2020 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Digital Media Management
University of Southern California
Bachelor of Arts - Music - Option: Music Industry Studies
California State University, Northridge
AA Degree - Liberal Arts - Humanities
Santa Monica College
AA Degree - Liberal Arts - Social Sciences and Human Behavior
Santa Monica College
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