Gerard Johnston Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

New York, New York, United States

➢ Detailed analysis of income received from PROs, labels, sub-publishers and global affiliates to identify and claim potential income➢ Perform competitive market analysis, earning comparisons, catalog audits, and revenue optimization reports for BMG controlled catalog➢ Project lead for the development of income tracking systems, forecasting tools and dashboard reporting➢ Review of global income for improved copyright asset management & business modeling➢ Detection and recovery of missing income streams, ensuring that income due to BMG’s clients for exploitation of copyright➢ Manage PRO distribution analysis, synchronization collections, live performance claims, and commercial advertisement claims

Greater New York City Area

(Temp Replacement)➢ Support and assist policies of UMGs global content protection➢ Performed DMCA takedowns via various legal routes to disrupt the availability of online pirate content➢ Assisted in development of damage models regarding impact of internet piracy➢ Supported process to secure blanket licenses with Twitch, Facebook, Instagram, & Twitter➢ Review, monetize, and audit content maintained in YouTube’s CMS

Brooklyn, New York

➢ Establish relationships with clients and customers with daily, ongoing communications➢ Ensure contractual obligations between publisher and songwriter ➢ Prepare, review and provide tracking and usage data reports➢ Process copyright infringement notifications and claims➢ Effectively adhere to content formatting and quality guidelines➢ Research, Pinpoint and Resolve or Prevent patterns of unsanctioned activity➢ Handle and Resolve Consumer/Claimant disputes

Greater New York City Area

➢ Prepared/Drafted License Agreements ➢ Negotiated licensing fees and assignment of publishing rights for label catalog ➢ Obtained and reviewed cue sheets for reporting accuracy and integrity➢ Maintained client network and contact database ➢ Participated and collaborated in label and pitch meetings ➢ Created press releases for premieres ➢ Developed relationships with distributors, radio promoters and public relations agencies.

Greater New York City Area

➢ Integral member of a marketing and fundraising team for Carnegie Hall➢ Cold call sales/fundraising ➢ Promoting concert series, education outreach programs, and acquiring gifts from patrons. ➢ Part-Time position

George Mason University

➢ Administrative responsibilities for Director of Jazz➢ Orchestrated and monitored a social media marketing strategy yielding a 600% traffic increase utilizing Sprout Social➢ Developed marketing and event coordination for concert production for non-profit organization, Jazz 4 Justice

Fairfax, Virginia

➢ Modernized & implemented new library for Jazz Department➢ Microsoft Excel for data entry and filing.

Anaheim, Ca

➢ Saxophone/Woodwind Performer➢ Attended and participated in classes and clinics relating to music business - copyright licensing, film scoring and marketing➢ Performed daily at the resort as a member of a 19-piece big band

Bm, Music

High School Diploma, High Honors