Paul Reese Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Drafted product marketing copy and managed marketing assets.Liaised with retailers including Target, Walmart, and Five Below providing product copy, metadata, and images for use in ecommerce. Managed and coordinated the creation, approval, and distribution of print and online advertising.Researched newly acquired licenses and created brand decks used both internally and with retailers. Responded to all consumer questions and reviews on retailers’ ecommerce websites. Coordinated product sampling to accumulate product reviews and increase brand awareness.

Utilized multiple external portals to submit product and packaging for licensor review.Provided licensor feedback to Design Team and Internal Management.Tracked all licensor required changes and approvals in departmental databases.

Developed reporting practices and tracked Product Approval Process from Concept to Production for more than 500 products.Communicated Licensor Feedback to Design Team and Internal Management.Developed and managed Licensor Product Review Process.Managed and Distributed Licensor’s Assets and Copyright Information.Coordinated the shipping of Preproduction and Contractual Samples for Licensor Approval.Researched Licenses to assist Design in Product Development.Collaborated with Sublicensors to facilitate the development of Softline Products.

Performed research on characters, storylines, and creative talent for the Franchise Management, Publicity, and Marketing Departments to assist with pitches and promotional projectsCurated and delivered creative assets for Publicity and Marketing Approved character imagery to be used for consumer productsDetermined creator citations for use by Legal and in-house merchandiseFact checked and edited historical information for reference publications and documentariesWrote trivia questions for promotional events and print materialsManaged the circulation activities of the library archive, implementing a new checkout coding system to improve efficiency and accuracy for over 2,000 checkouts a yearCataloged, ingested, and shelved all newly printed periodicals and collected editionsPrepared more than 200 periodicals bundles to be shipped, bound, cataloged, and ingested into the library archive annuallyEntrusted with the care and archiving of rare materials for use in production of collected editionsUtilized Amazon WorkSpaces software to create and update company records and determine payment amounts due to creative talent for art usage on collected editions Led library archive tours for business partners and V.I.P.sManaged interns from the Warner Bros. summer internship program

Burbank, California, United States

Curated art for and assisted with the creation of pitch materials, portfolios, and press announcementsResearched artist information and used knowledge of DC Comics while working in conjunction with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to select and clear published art for use on merchandise Fact checked and edited information for use in documentary films and on consumer productsProvided guidance to licensees regarding the best use of DC Comics characters on merchandise based on DC’s Franchise strategiesManaged flow of incoming licensee product submissions, collaborating with multiple internal departments to provide feedback reflecting company priorities and quality requirementsMaintained and updated Department Line Lists and Product PlansEdited copy submitted by licensees for use on productsCollected iconic imagery for key DC Comics characters and gathered statistical information for department reference material Created and maintained a digital reference library for historical and current DC Comics logos. Regulated metadata and file-naming and created cataloging methodology to be utilized by the entire departmentRead and summarized DC Comics periodicals for a weekly “Book Club,” where the storylines for the week’s publishing were discussed and critiqued Processed Talent Invoices. Maintained approvals and logs

Burbank, California, United States

Created the process for and oversaw the onboarding, security access, and email account provisioning for more than 1,800 third-party vendor representatives. Adhered to strict security protocolsPrepared, updated, and distributed multiple departmental documents, reports, analysis, and logs for the Corporate Projects department Performed administrative duties for digital departmental document storage. Controlled access, supervised content, and provided secure digital storage for highly confidential documentsSecured passports and obtained work visas for all departmental personnel. Organized large scale international business conferences, secured accommodations, and outfitted conference roomsManaged departmental real estate. Maintained floor plans and space allocation charts. Worked with Building Maintenance and executed large-scale departmental office relocations. Provided logistical and technical support.

Los Angeles County, California, United States

Performed script coverage and evaluation for feature films

Burbank, California, United States

Organized all scripts, recording session documents, contracts, and invoices for Dic programming Organized talent production files and the magazine clip library. Managed Dic programming assets inventoryAssisted in casting and voice recording sessions. Formatted dialogue scripts to storyboards. Compiled audition sidesServed as point person for company awards submissions, including the Emmys, the Peabody Awards, the Environmental Media Awards, and the Television Academy HonorsWrote purchase orders and expense reports. Processed invoices and submitted production time cards. Prepared charitable contributionsBooked staff and talent’s domestic and international travel and accommodations

Calabasas, California, United States

Created Digital Model Presentations for talent approval and referenceLogged footage, cataloged media clips, and edited presentation DVDsManaged departmental payroll using SRM and SAP accounting software. Processed invoices and expense reportsOnsite assistant and Audio/Visual Support for San Diego Comics-Con and E3 Media and Business Summit

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication And Media Studies

Fundamentals Of Preservation, 96%

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