Vada Hedgeman
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Versatile leader that is focused on promoting mission and increasing effectiveness of key programs. Passionate about managing and overseeing implementation of company's daily operations. Quick and firm decision-maker possessing first-rate communication and organizational skills. Recognized for successfully collaborating with department heads to develop work plans, financials and strategies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Leader of Residuals Contracts & Administration
Directors Guild Of America
03.2022 - Current
- Developed strategies to protect members rights to timely residuals payments, terms and conditions.
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
- Audit and Inspect financial information from Distributors, Producers and Sales Agents
- Analyze various release information, grosses and contracts pertaining to DGA covered Pictures
- Interpret and enforce terms and conditions of various collective bargaining agreements
- Conduct training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to member service.
- Work closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to strategically affect operational direction.
- Hire, manage, develop and train staff. Establish goals, monitor goals, and conduct performance reviews.
- Collaborate across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
Head of Residuals Claims
SAG-AFTRA
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Collaborate across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Monitored and coordinated workflows to optimize resources.
- Research terms and conditions that impact SAG-AFTRA's ability to file grievances for delinquent residuals and reporting
- Review, correct ensure accuracy of grievances.
- Prepare, review and ensure accuracy in legal briefs.
- Review documentation such as accounting statements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, pay schedules, pension statements, paystubs and more
- Establish and maintain relationships across departments within the Organization, and companies within the industry
- Interpret and enforce terms and conditions of various collective bargaining agreements related to Theatrical Motion Pictures and Television Programs.
Claims Representative, Residuals Claims
SAG-AFTRA
04.2015 - 12.2018
- Analyze and apply CBA principles and perform legal research to support our grievance strategy.
- Interpret and enforce terms and conditions of various collective bargaining agreements related to Theatrical Motion Pictures and Television Programs.
- Review documentation such as accounting statements, distribution agreements, licensing agreements, pay schedules, pension statements, paystubs and more
- Negotiate with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions and assist with legal action as needed.
Theatrical and Television Contract Administrator
American Federation Of Musicians
08.2012 - 10.2014
- Prioritize projects of music licensing to Motion Picture, TV Film and other markets.
- Monitor incoming contracts and service agreements for correct calculations and information.
- Research performer contracts and calculate residuals amounts due
- Prepared reports and disseminate it to upper management.
Commercials Manager
American Federation Of Musicians
01.2009 - 08.2012
- Interpret and enforce terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreements related to Commercials.
- Manage all Commercial residual payments for artists and performers
- Calculate residuals due for television, internet, and radio advertising campaigns
Assistant to Associate Director
American Federation Of Musicians
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Analyzed impacts of regulatory changes on operations and developed mitigation plans.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
Intern
Interscope Geffen A&M Records
07.2006 - 01.2008
- Performed ongoing analysis to develop and advance future marketing strategies.
- Collect invoice payments and disburse company invoice payments for promotional activities.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports.
Education
Leadership & Management
Harvard Business School
Certificate Of Specialization05.2023
Business in Society
Harvard Business School
Certificate Of Specialization10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME05.2024
Skills
- Business administration
- Conflict Resolution
- Policy and Procedure Adherence
- Team Leadership
- Training and Development
- Strategic planning
- Policies and procedures
- Settlement determinations
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Coaching and mentoring
- Claims
- Operations management
- Coaching and Counseling
Timeline
Sr. Leader of Residuals Contracts & Administration
Directors Guild Of America
03.2022 - Current
Head of Residuals Claims
SAG-AFTRA
12.2018 - 03.2022
Claims Representative, Residuals Claims
SAG-AFTRA
04.2015 - 12.2018
Theatrical and Television Contract Administrator
American Federation Of Musicians
08.2012 - 10.2014
Commercials Manager
American Federation Of Musicians
01.2009 - 08.2012
Assistant to Associate Director
American Federation Of Musicians
01.2008 - 01.2009
Intern
Interscope Geffen A&M Records
07.2006 - 01.2008
Leadership & Management
Harvard Business School
Business in Society
Harvard Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Management
University of Maine At Presque Isle
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