Joel De Jesus Email & Phone Number

 Liaise with the copyright department, the Harry Fox Agency, co-publishers, record labels, performing rights organizations, and other industry institutions as necessary Compile and analyze data using various resources including but not limited to: AS400, OTG, HFA’s Poli+, Soundscan, contract files, and various MS Access databases, among other Create tracking files with pertinent licensing, tracking, and contractual documents for follow-up purposes as well as interpret controlled composition clauses to verify licensing rates and payable units are accurate

 Handled day-to-day managerial tasks such as: making travel arrangements and coordinating rehearsals for artists, liaising with record labels, publicity companies, and prepared monthly expense reports for accounting purposes Updated and/or modified artist’s social network and fan club websites, and performed online marketing for all accounts  Entrusted with the responsibility to read artist’s booking contracts to ensure company’s fiduciary responsibility was being met per contract, and subsequently secured the necessary approval(s) from Mr. Shapiro

 Researched online and print publications to identify client-related media coverage, including competitive market and industry information, and prepared clip reports as needed by team and/or client(s) Drafted basic press releases, pitch letters, and briefing documents for two acts recently signed to R&C at the time, resulting in over 85% of the material being accepted and approved for distribution Coordinated and oversaw 12 individuals who volunteered to usher artists through the “media trail”/green carpet, and up to their seats at the 2006 Latin GRAMMYS (an R&C account) at MSG

 Processed incoming orders, coordinated shipments, and handled client-related issues Suggested new merchandise that increased product line sales by 18% Supervised sales associates and daily sales operations to ensure customer’s satisfaction

M.A., Music Business

B.A., Biology