Producer and Director Contracts
London, N19 5LB, UK
A highly motivated, creative and resourceful individual with over fifteenth years of Project Management, Project Support, Production Management and Senior Level Exec Support in Creative and Media Environments, Education, and IT. With a proven ability to meet deadlines, lead a team, implement new systems, develop communications strategies, deliver and support staff training, event management, and running multiple projects. Due to the nature of contract work, which can vary in length and requirements, has developed excellent evaluation and assessment skills of requirements and adapts quickly to new situations and can really hit the ground running. I also run my own film production company and have produced and directed a pilot for Television and several short films, independently and commissions for various companies. I also teach and mentor creatives within the film industry. Skills ● Project Management LeaderShip: Strong Motivator, takes responsibility for and leads others effectively to accomplish objectives and goals. Interpersonal Skills: Likable, confident and positive. Strong listener and able to adapt quickly. Confident negotiator and creative thinker. Versatile: Has managed a diverse range of projects from Data Migration for the commercial sector to the setting up of a theatre company and setting up a Production Company Multi-tasking: Manages priorities and workload and time well. Strong proactive approach. Adaptable: Short term projects can often require a quick turnaround, or a change in scope for the client as company requirements are assessed, this can include additional work in areas such as event management - both national and international, web design/content, marketing and comms, social media management, budgeting and more. ● Producer and Director Teamwork: Works efficiently and respectfully with others who have different responsibilities, backgrounds, objectives, and areas of expertise. Creative: Proven ability to develop ideas with the strategic and tactical know-how and bring them to life. Strong StakeHolder Management - Works with investors, high profile cast and their representatives. Self Motivated: Strong self starter Training/Teacher Communication Skills: Strong listening, speaking and written skills. Listening is key to effectively enable students in their progression and to empower themselves. Equally it is often not what you say but how you say it that can promote understanding and confidence in a student, regardless of the setting or subject. I have taught large groups academic subjects to small groups learning the practicalities of public speaking and new product packages. ● Further Skills Technical Skills: Strong Microsoft Office Skills, including MS Project, Access, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Proficiency in Publisher, Jura, SharePoint, Premier, Photoshop, various content management systems and editing software ● Methodologies Project and Portfolio Management Methodology - Prince2, Agile