Rebecca Ware Email & Phone Number

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

As the Member Relations Associate, I worked closely with the Director Member Relations & Partnerships to effectively manage the royalty collection and relationships with our high profile, high earning songwriter and composer members whilst also acting as the event lead on several programs and initiatives.Responsibilities:• Event manager for SongHubs, APRA AMCOS’ intensive songwriting camps. Planned and executed all aspects of the events including:o Pre-Event: creating budgets, critical paths, liaising with venue/catering suppliers, booking flights, accommodation, creating blueprints, work with Comms on mailouts/invites, media releases, and acted as main point of contact for all involved.o Onsite (or virtual) management of all events.o Post-Event: maintaining historical records and completing administration tasks, invoicing, budget reconciliation, compiling photographic and audio material, sending post-event surveys. • Manager of the Women in Music Mentorship program including creating and managing budgets, appointing mentors, and overseeing assessment process.• Create Board reports for SongHubs and Women in Music Mentorship program, and any statistical updates for Divisional Head Membership.• Monitor and update SongHubs social media channels regarding new events and releases.• Assist the Director Member Relations & Partnerships on various initiatives and programs: Professional Development Awards, Vanda and Young Songwriting Competition, Mardi Gras Express Yourself showcase series.• Assist in the management of 2020 Global APRA Awards. • Meet with artists, managers and associates, assists with queries.• Manage bookings and maintenance of APRA writing room in Sydney.• Head office point of contact for overseas Member Relations representatives – assist with questions, internal queries or general administration.• Manage direct pay and USA PRO designation process.• Write and review funding/sponsorship applications for Member Relations programs and events.

Sydney, Australia

My role of Writer Services Representative saw me provide specialised advice to APRA AMCOS' NSW and international songwriter/composer members relating to the collection and distribution of royalties, and solving complex queries on behalf of the membership.Responsibilities:• Provide effective customer service to members, managers and associates via phone, live chat, email and in person.• Head office point of contact for overseas Member Relations representatives – assist with questions, internal queries or general administration.• Manage queries for overseas members.• Manage direct pay and USA PRO designation process.• Administer termination and transfer process for members, including managing Board documents.• Provide quarterly statistics and reports on writer membership for department.• Manage foreign writer publishing agreements.• AMCOS (mechanical royalty) specialist.• Write letters of support for member Visa applications.• Admin support for initiatives such as Professional Development Awards, and Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition.

London, United Kingdom

Established in 1930, SESAC is an American performing rights organisation created to serve both the creators of music and music users through licensing and timely, efficient royalty collection and distribution.As the Creative Services Assistant, I worked in conjunction with numerous overseas collection societies, publishers, and the artists themselves to ensure members of SESAC received the royalties they were due, whilst also searching for emerging songwriters to join our roster. Responsibilities:• Oversee the day to day running of all administrative aspects of SESAC. • Act as the first point of contact for any enquires or issues from current or future SESAC members and provide relevant, detailed advice.• Assist in the composition and editing of press releases relating to current and newly acquired members. • Monitor and update social media channels to promote and maximise exposure of new signings, upcoming releases, and live events.• Assist in the organisation of SESAC sponsored showcases and live events at festivals including The Great Escape, Liverpool Sound City, and Reeperbahn Festival.• Compile quarterly reports of SESAC represented artists’ live registrations and liaise with artist management for accurate reporting.• Work closely with the Vice President of Creative Services International to identify non-US acts for representation in the US.• Update PRS with SESAC writer information.• Assist in processing member applications.• Draft and edit executive-level presentations, memorandums, and correspondence.• Draft, proofread, and complete legal agreements for writers, publishers, and overseas societies.• Maintain relationships with heads of overseas societies, publishers, and creative clients.

London, United Kingdom

Reliable Source Music is a UK music production and publishing company specialising in providing music to media professionals. RSM create broadcast quality music for use in advertising, TV, video, radio, film, multimedia and corporate use, either off the shelf, or written to order.Whilst working at Reliable Source Music, I ensured the office was run efficiently whilst offering support to all members of staff.Responsibilities:• Manage daily office operations.• Implement and maintain new filing and administration system.• Draft and complete all contracts for composers, vocalists, and sub-publishers.• Draft and complete licenses for TV productions.• Source and approve artwork for new releases.• Royalties administration - Counterpoint Suite/Music Maestro.• HR administration.• Extensive data entry.• Management of external contractors including IT servicing, office equipment and building compliance services.• Manage invoices, travel costs, and expense reports.• Assist the CEO in various duties, including diary management, email management, meeting organisation, and filing.• Ordering stationery and office consumables, ordering and receiving couriers• Oversee multiple administrative projects simultaneously, and monitor progress to ensure deadlines were met.• Answer all incoming calls, routing each one to the correct staff member and recording detailed messages.• Mail management.• Conduct corporate research and develop requested reports using Microsoft Word and Excel.• Complete typing assignments with accuracy and speed.• Actively promote a positive work culture that is aligned with the company's values and visions.

Sydney, Australia

Express Publications Ltd is a niche publishing company based in Australia, which produces craft, motoring, and lifestyle titles.I was first employed as an editorial assistant for five different magazines, but during my term of employment I progressed to become the youngest editor within the company.Responsibilities:• Source, research, and write feature stories.• Write advertisements and profiles for companies to feature in the magazines and online. Meet with clients and discuss how they would like to portray themselves as to get the most out of their advertisements.• Write and update material for a range of Express Publications’ websites.• Develop relationships with contributors and source new artists to supply projects for the magazine to feature.• Maintain excellent rapport with advertisers and businesses, while encouraging them to continue to contribute to the titles.• Organise and co-ordinate photo shoots - liaise with photographers and stylists about theme of the shoot, location and styling specifications. • Liaise with graphic design departments throughout entire production process and changing any aspect of the magazine where necessary, e.g. page layout, fonts, colour combinations, picture allocation.• Participate in meetings with subscriptions and management about increasing sales, advertising and general public interest in our titles.• General administration tasks such as ordering stationary and other supplies, data entry, and producing production schedules. • Built an understanding of an industry that I had no prior knowledge about, whilst increasing circulation of flagship titles and raising awareness of our publications within the Australian craft community.

Sydney, Australia

Rolling Stone Australia is the Australian offshoot of the American Rolling Stone magazine, devoted to music, politics, and popular culture.During my time at university, I completed a 6 month internship working in the offices of Rolling Stone where I received firsthand knowledge about the Australian music media landscape.Responsibilities:• Compose reviews of new releases including CD’s, Vinyl, and DVD’s.• Work with incoming press releases to obtain new story ideas and creative content.• Research and pitch new artists to feature in the magazine.• General assistance for all editorial staff and management.• Published work:o August 2007 ‘Aria Honours: Birdman, Gurus’; ‘Five OtherSplendid Acts’o September 2007 ‘New Artist To Watch - White RoseMovement’; ‘Wunderkind To Watch’o October 2007 ‘Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten’’