An experienced and versatile production management lead with experience as Head of Production, Deputy Director of Production and Production Executive. Working with national and global clients in a wide range of genres including blue chip natural history, specialist factual and travel/adventure, drama docs and daytime.I am a highly organised mult... Read More

An experienced and versatile production management lead with experience as Head of Production, Deputy Director of Production and Production Executive. Working with national and global clients in a wide range of genres including blue chip natural history, specialist factual and travel/adventure, drama docs and daytime.I am a highly organised multi- tasker – having worked on many foreign shoots and international productions, with complex logistics, multiple edits, fast turn around, new formats, co pros, access docs, high risk travel adventure, archive and VFX. My experience extends across all areas of production from development to delivery. Often working across multiple projects simultaneously with different scopes all with complex logistics.Having worked on large doc/ dramas both in the UK and oversees (EU and Africa) I have experience of large location teams. A proven track record of Identifying and understanding the editorial and technological scope/ ambition of a project and implementing solutions often within a tight schedule and a range of budget sizes. Quickly understanding the limitations and benefits of new workflows and the cost implications to ensure we are making the right choices for each project.I am confident at budgeting and managing cost reports (PMI and Excel). A good understanding of legal and compliance processes. Overseeing contracting and liaising for both crew, talent (including high profile names) and overall negotiations with Networks. I have solid HR and Line Management experience.Health and safety including the wellbeing of my teams is at the heart of all my decision-making as we send teams into high risk scenarios; as such I am confident at risk assessing all activities and working with the team to ensure everyone’s feels confident to undertake their tasks.Working for large international companies such as Disney and the BBC I have a good sensitivity of procurement policies and best practice. Overseeing my own detailed day to day cost reporting for large budget series, department overheads as well as monitoring the status of other PM’s projects to ensure all aspects of the projects are compliant to both the company and client expectations. This extends beyond financial monitoring to include ethical, cultural, environmental compliance.Strong inclusive Talent Management skills –a reputation for attracting, identifying, and retaining good talent. A keen focus on wellbeing, mentoring, and respect in a fast-paced freelance space. I am confident at recruiting and leading bespoke teams – ensuring that all voices are heard, and different opinions are valued and respected. To think around practical and financial challenges and ambitions to find cost effective alternatives and to collaboratively roll out decisions.A focus on engaging with the whole team to consider and mitigate environmental impact at all stages of the production. With sustainability and low impact being part of all team conversations.Relishing the challenges presented with a positive, realistic and adaptive approach; I have reputation for managing a prolific and varied workload whilst able to confidently report on the detail of multiple project, teams and the overall status. I am resilient and tenacious and determined to find the balance and the joy in my work. Read Less