David Vega
Licensing Manager
Los Angeles | United States
Skills
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Interests
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Industries
Fashion
Streetwear
In my own words
— DavidAccomplished and passionate Licensing Manager with over 9 years of professional experience in licensing, consumer products, brand management, product development, deal negotiations, contract administration, forecasting, royalties, strategic planning, and metrics/analytics.
Experienced in multiple product categories including apparel, fashion accessories, skateboards, calendars, puzzles, board games, gaming accessories, collectible figurines and statues (resin and vinyl), home décor, and seasonal décor.
Trajectory
Sep 2020 — Now
Licensing Manager · Primitive Skateboarding
Feb 2019 — Mar 2020
Manager, Licensing & Brand Management · Enesco, LLC
- Managed licensed brands including product development, forecasting, launch to retail, and margin and sales analysis.
- Reviewed, negotiated, and tracked Enesco’s licensing deals.
- Identified and researched new potential licensing, marketing, and retail business development opportunities.
- Created pitch decks that showcased company’s product, pricing, and details for potential partners.
- Communicated new/expiring licenses, licensing updates, and licensed inventory to key internal stakeholders.
Sep 2018 — Feb 2019
Project Manager · The Walt Disney Company (Contract)
- Compiled and managed large volumes of licensing agreements; mapping, migrating, and validating data sets in Disney's rights management system.
- Provided Sales team with comprehensive lists of licensed content to maximize sales avails, and future opportunities.
Feb 2018 — Jun 2018
Licensing Manager · Marketing Instincts, Inc.
- Worked with Vice President to oversee key licensing accounts including attending partner meetings, reviewing designs, sample submissions, and product launches.
- Managed the review and execution of all contract documents: NDAs, deal memos, agreements, amendments, certificates of insurance, etc.
- Created branded and financial marketing materials and line sheets to present to existing, and potential partners.
Apr 2017 — Jan 2018
Licensing Manager · Go Retail Group
- Managed all licensed product for retail and e-commerce inclusive of contract management, product development, quality control, and approval process.
- Worked with the Vice President, Merchandising to uncover new strategic growth opportunities.
- Helped identify and provide research and analysis: licensor specific, sales, performance, market, trends etc.
- Reviewed and approved all quarterly sales forecasts, royalties, and payments for licensors.
Mar 2015 — Apr 2017
Brand Manager & Contracts Analyst · Bioworld Merchandising, Inc.
- Maintained and managed top licensing accounts including licensed approvals, forecasting, and business analysis.
- Reviewed licensing agreements, negotiated key business terms with licensors and worked closely with upper management to finalize, and execute new deals.
- Coordinated with licensors and direct reports to route franchise updates with internal team leads including design, production, finance, and marketing.
- Created and managed Bioworld’s master licensing database, continually updating ongoing, and expiring rights.
Mar 2013 — Jan 2015
Contracts Analyst · Warner Music Group
- Reviewed licensing agreements and to identify rights including terms, territories, product categories, royalties, etc.
- Oversaw vendor accounts and administered royalty statements, and payments to partners.
Jan 2011 — Mar 2013
Executive Assistant · DashGo
- Handled administrative duties for the President including receiving calls, taking messages, booking travel, overseeing the office and providing customer service, and support to clients.
- Analyzed and managed client contracts, reconciled monthly revenue and distributed royalty payments, and statements.
- Published music and merchandise for digital distribution company to Amazon, iTunes, DashGo, and other online retailers.
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Education history
University of Texas at El Paso
Bachelors Degree | 2005 - 2009



