Montez Payton

General flow movements.

General

Lead on talent flow team. Assured the Team (HMU, PA, Talent Wranglers) were all on the same page. Ensured Schedules were kept. defused any hiccups that could delay production.

Coordinating talent and crew movement, booking travel, hiring of crew, liaison between field and production company, placing gear orders and various other production needs.

| E: Montezpayton@gmail.com | P: 646.554.5790 CAREER OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that expands current skillset and promotes personal and professional growth. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS • Personable and driven leader with over 19 years’ experience in TV production and music industries. • Reliable manager with extensive experience working with diverse artists and industry executives. • Demonstrated ability to strategically manage potentially challenging situations and skilled in developing creative opportunities for actors and artists. • Knowledgeable and proficient contributor with a strong record of meeting deadlines and project objectives. • Known for being a consistent performer and organized in the coordination of projects and marketing plan development. • Co-Founder of “Hear Me”, a multifaceted, international artist tool developed by multiple music industry professionals aiming to identify undiscovered talent in emerging markets and dedicated to increasing music education, awareness, and exposure to the industry. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Field Production Coordinator, Eastern TV, New York, NY 2017 - Present • Manages production crew to ensure effective organization of assigned responsibilities. • Provides primary management and support of all essential production needs on the set of Love and Hip Hop. • Coordinates production crew and set drivers while serving as assistant to Production Director. Production Assistant, Eastern TV, New York, NY 2016 - 2017 • Successfully completed daily production needs through proper foresight and initiative. • Enhanced standard processes of the production equipment inventory management system. • Effectively reviewed and assessed schedules to attentively ensure production deadlines. • Selected for promotion to Field Production Coordinator within 8 months of hire. Assistant Tour Manager, 4Tops Enterprises, Detroit, MI 2005 – Present • Manages general logistics and touring coordination for Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum Motown legacy group, The Four Tops. • Liaises between parent company and traveling band members and ensures contractual obligations are fulfilled. • Develops ongoing relationships with venues, production companies and promoters to ensure standard execution of event is achieved. Director of A&R/ Creative Liaison, Chevis Publishing Corporation, New York, NY 2005 – 2014 • Led the creation and implementation of successful nationwide marketing plans and strategies according to budget guidelines and projected completion date. • Developed end-to-end ad campaigns, packaging designs, and tour plans for assigned artists. • Designed “direct to client concept” to recommend catalog selections, storyboards and themes to advertising agencies. • Cultivated artist/fan databases and created strategies to increase database marketing assets for artists. • Designed artists’ showcases, listening parties and other events for tastemakers and industry personnel. • Evaluated potential new artists and presented assessment of results to Senior Executives. Manager of Music Royalties, Licensing & Administration, Chevis Publishing Corporation 2001 – 2003 • Negotiated and accrued millions in Mechanical, Performance and Synchronization royalty revenue. • Prepared and executed contractual agreements, daily income statements, and Year-To-Date financial reports. • Launched a team of multiple influential stakeholders (attorneys, mechanical and performance societies and publishers) to identify industry best practices and develop policies. • Designed and implemented automated processes and procedures for employees and composers to access accurate copyright information online. • Researched and pursued copyrights to acquire intellectual properties. EDUCATION University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 1997 - 1998 SOFTWARE & TRAINING Microsoft Office Suite, RightTrac, Counterpoint Music Maestro