About me

Experienced in production, agency and broadcast, I am forward facing and have great stakeholder/ client management skills. I have a collaborative leadership style because I believe the best productions happen when all parties work in harmony. I have experience in managing integrated campaigns across multiple digital platforms, including managing complex schedules and workflow. I bring a ‘can do’ attitude to every organisation I work for, excel in problem-solving and thrive in bringing calmness to high-pressure situations. Over the past 10 years, I have gained extensive knowledge of all aspects of Production and Post Production in Advertising, Online, Social Media, Promotion, and Live Events including: Project management from initial concept to final delivery Understanding of effective production business solutions Creative Direction and crew management.  Clearcast approval process TV admin and broadcast media delivery Content production for commercial, corporate and lifestyle brands. Producing digital photography campaigns. Child licencing procedures, rules and regulations Manage projects simultaneously, to tight deadlines with budgets up to £1M. Extensive knowledge of international shoots and service companies. Talent scouting. I lead by example and get hands-on to encourage and inspire my team where possible. 

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Work history

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Head of ProductionWing
Sep 2017London, United KingdomFull Time
As Head of Production, my role and responsibility included: Oversight of all productions, including budgets, timeframes, delivery and client requirements; Drawing up accurate budgets and working to maintain and build on margins including the best crew and kit solutions; Liaising with COO and Finance team on budgeting, reconciling and completion of projects to be invoiced; Managing staff workload and organising production process across all live projects, energising staff, handling any concerns or issues; Taking on a Producer role on projects where agreed/required and attending shoots as Producer; Maintaining communication throughout the production and post-production teams, organising regular production and project meetings to ensure staff are fully across their roles/projects in which they’re involved; Managing client relationships and cultivating new client relationships. I played a pivotal role in winning new accounts to the business such as Aberdeen Standard Investments, Jaguar, OnePlus and PING. I was instrumental in coordinating creative winning TVC campaign pitches for Aberdeen Standard Investment and award-winning content for Jaguar Land Rover.
Lead Producer/ Head of ProductionLivity
Sep 2016 - Sep 2017London, United KingdomFreelance
Heading up the production department of youth marketing agency Livity Ltd. Responsibilities include oversee all internal and external production processes, and to create a sustainable infrastructure for future growth. Lead and manage all production campaigns, and negotiations with suppliers, talent and freelance crew. All risk management and insurance negotiations. Develop and nurture relationships with exciting new talent, and to foster sustained creative relationships with industry talent.

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Skills

• Production Management
• TV Advertising
• CRM
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Budget Management
• Contract Management
• Licensing
• Media Planning
• Risk Management

Awards

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Media Production Company of the YearBrand Film Festival
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Thinkboxes award for TV Ad creativityThinkBox

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