Kimberly Baldwin Email & Phone Number

New York, United States

New York, Ny

MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT | Senior Contract Specialist 2015–PresentManage and track global contract negotiation process to meet project deadlines, and input contract details into SAP and Oracle-based database systems. Coordinate with internal and external departments to facilitate payments for executed contracts from licensees and clients. Manage contract lifecycle database system by reviewing and analyzing contracts from draft to execution and recording all rights, deliverables, and financial obligations to ensure accurate and efficient project execution and management. • Record and report on over $1M in advertising and publishing contracts and related deliverables. • Manage international contract database for licensing projects. collaborated with IT and legal managers to revamp international processes and communication with our licensees.• Collaborate with legal counsel, sales teams, finance department managers on contractual rights and obligations, including deliverables and payment dates.• Communicate with clients and licensees on contract-related questions, expectations, and amendments.

New York, Ny

Managed proposal, contract, and agreement processes from inquiry to execution, supporting account managers with project reports, client inquiries, and final invoicing. Entered and tracked client purchases and activity in the database, overseeing client account management. Served as primary contact for client inquiries, resolving billing issues and discrepancies, while coordinating with accounting department to ensure accurate and timely payment processing.• Updated and analyzed previous sales data for University of Texas system, identifying trends in increased or reduced usage, streamlining journal purchasing process and ensuring all purchases were completed by schools' budget deadline, contributing to successful and timely deal closure.• Conducted research on popular journals in Ivy League schools and presented data to sales manager, sparking librarian's interest in considering new journal purchases outside of usual selections, enhancing potential for future sales growth.

Paris, Fra

Created and implemented innovative English lesson plans for children ages 2 – 6 using visual, musical and literary tools.

New York, Ny

Analyzed contracts to generate comprehensive rights expiration reports, keeping executives informed about property availability. Supplied attorneys with timely action notices and updates on contract and copyright expirations. Managed contract database, ensuring accurate tracking of key expiration dates for media and licensing initiatives. Collaborated with sales managers by providing product availability timelines and assisting in identifying potential licensing markets. Monitored character rights and availability for domestic film and TV projects, preparing detailed reports on viable sales territories for sales team.Ba• Improved accuracy and efficiency of rights expiration reporting, reducing errors by 15% through enhanced contract tracking methods.• Successfully supported sales managers in identifying and targeting new licensing markets, contributing to 10% increase in revenue.• Streamlined contract and copyright expiration notification process, reducing response time by 20% for attorneys and executives.• Played key role in managing character rights and availability for high-profile domestic TV and theatrical projects, ensuring timely availability for new ventures.• Enhanced the contract database system, improving tracking of media and licensing campaigns, resulting in 25% increase in data accessibility for key stakeholders.• Provided detailed territory analysis reports, assisting sales teams in expanding into 3 new markets.

New York, Ny

Led negotiations to deliver feature film acquisitions, overseeing contract approvals and managing timely delivery of film assets, promotional materials, and one-sheets within budget. Evaluated and authorized media artwork, advertising spots, and promotional content for both domestic and international markets. Administered project rights and contracts database, ensuring accurate tracking of rights expiration and project options. Directed copyright management process, including filing claims and monitoring critical copyright expiration dates.• Ensured compliance with contractual obligations by halting payments and negotiating solution when producer failed to provide contract translations, resulting in producer agreeing to cover translation costs, safeguarding studio’s interests and adhering to labor laws for foreign films.

New York, Ny

Led negotiations for feature film acquisitions, overseeing contract approvals and managing timely delivery of film assets, promotional materials, and one-sheets within budget. Evaluated and authorized media artwork, advertising spots, and promotional content for both domestic and international markets. Administered project rights and contracts database, ensuring accurate tracking of rights expiration and project options. Directed copyright management process, including filing claims and monitoring critical copyright expiration dates.• Ensured compliance with contractual obligations by halting payments and negotiating solution when producer failed to provide contract translations, resulting in producer agreeing to cover translation costs, safeguarding studio’s interests and adhering to labor laws for foreign film involving minor child.

New York, Ny

Business Affairs AssistantProvide administrative and legal research assistance to Business Affairs executives.Assisted Business Affairs manager to communicate with artist files.Communicated option decisions to artist.Managed and updated database containing artist contract information.