Experience

Little Island Productions

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Post Production Coordinator

  • May 2022 - Present

  Working alongside producers and directors to project manage the post production delivery of The Full Monty TV Series for Disney+ and FX, ensuring the show is delivered on time and within budget. This includes working with vendors across VFX, grading and 3rd party clearances. I also managed automated dialogue replacement, paperwork delivery, budget management. Working alongside producers and directors to project manage the post production delivery of The Full Monty TV Series for Disney+ and FX, ensuring the show is delivered on time and within budget. This includes working with vendors across VFX, grading and 3rd party clearances. I also managed automated dialogue replacement, paperwork delivery, budget management.



Paramount Pictures

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Media Promotions Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Feb 2022

  Responsible for working with external media owners across TV, radio and print (Including ITV, Channel 4, Sky, Bauer, Global, News UK, Hearst and Future Publishing) to develop innovative, never before seen creative executions as part of a wider marketing campaign.

• Partnerships and Promotions Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Oct 2020

  RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage the ongoing relationships with key brand and media partners whilst also seeking out new partnerships and opportunities for future film releases.Ensuring the partnerships strategy is in in line with that of the wider company by maintaining a close working relationship with other departments and the wider Viacom/CBS family.Creating and managing innovative brand & media partnership campaigns that stand out from the crowd.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:Sonic The Hedgehog• Running partnership with O2 across digital screens in over 450 stores nationwide• A reach of over 4 million customers through O2 Priority digital/social channels.• This relationship led to a large sponsorship deal being secured for the Sonic Gala Screening Event. Rocket Man• Managed the relationship with ITV and worked closely with internal teams • Oversaw creation of a 30 second competition spot running over 4 weekends in Britain’s Got Talent with a media value of over £380,000.• Worked closely with Compare The Market and Rocket Pictures on the production of radio spots promoting 2 for 1 movies which ran across Global Radio Stations. Media value of over £170,000• Station takeover of Smooth Radio featuring live presenter readsManaging multiple nationwide screening programmes over the years. Most recently, Playing With Fire:o 120 locations/18,000 attendeeso Promoted through channels including Sky VIP, Sky Stores, Magic FM, The Sun, The National Fire Chiefs Council, Parenting sites. Estimated reach of over 9.5 million.

• Partnerships & Promotions Executive

  • Mar 2014 - Oct 2015

  Key Responsibilities:• To identify key brands with strong partnership potential for Paramount films and pitch to these key clients with the aim of getting a campaign off the ground with both above the line and below the line elements.• Working with other companies within the Viacom family (Nickelodeon, Paramount Home Entertainment) to add addition value to campaigns and as a way of getting additional coverage for film titles within retail.• Working with Exhibitors including Odeon, Vue, Cineworld, to better engage their customers and drive footfall to cinema. This can be in the form of advance book promotions, book to win, gift with purchase and retail incentives.• Work to produce experiential events that allow the target audience to engage with the film brand and tap into further awareness through press and social media coverage.Key Achievements: • An instrumental part of the team to negotiate and execute a multi-territory deal for Zoolander 2 in partnership with Ciroc. This involved talent access to Ben Stiller for TV elements, premiere sponsorship, limited edition Ciroc bottles, and a number of other experiential, OOH, digital and social activities.• Negotiated a major cross promotion to promote Transformers: Age of Extinction across Argos and Vue Cinemas. The movie was heavily promoted in both with the offer of money off movie product in Argos with the purchase of a movie ticket.• Negotiated movie coverage across major retail campaigns to tie in to the Ninja Turtles and Spongebob films. As well as coverage in all Smyths, Asda and Tesco retail outlets, I was able to get movie footage and release date shout outs in their TV campaigns.•Created a one week immersive experience in a Central London venue for the release of Ghost In The Shell. The world of the movie was recreated using film props, technology and lighting and promoted through a TimeOut partnership. This was further promoted via the use if social media influencers.



JPC

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Manager (Contract)

  • Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Key Responsibilities: • Worked as part of the client services team and managed a number of client projects for large companies including BT. I predominantly project managed website builds and the production of associated digital assets. As well as this I looked after print collateral, animated videos and BT trade event logistics. Key Achievements: • Managed the rebranding of a major BT campaign formerly known as Lighting Up the Highstreet. This was a campaign designed to promote the technological capabilities of BT within the retail sector and to push these capabilities in a way that was clear and engaging. The existing campaign had been clunky and highly technical. BT were hugely impressed with the results



Dentsu Creative

• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Account Manager (Freelance)

  • Aug 2013 - Sep 2013

  Worked as part of the account management team and directly with the creative team on the production of a multimedia pitch (TV, digital, OOH, print) for a high profile charity organisation. Worked as part of the account management team and directly with the creative team on the production of a multimedia pitch (TV, digital, OOH, print) for a high profile charity organisation.



The People's Operator

• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Operations Manager (Freelance)

  • May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Freelanced with The People's Operator on a large scale event/roadshow to promote the brand. The event ran for 2 weeks and required 2 teams of 10 people to setup in major towns/cities across England. I was responsible for managing all aspects of the event from planning, through to delivery and evaluation. This included staffing, merchandising, event production, budgeting as well as being on the road to manage the event managers, logistics, act as client liaison and trouble shoot if necessary. Freelanced with The People's Operator on a large scale event/roadshow to promote the brand. The event ran for 2 weeks and required 2 teams of 10 people to setup in major towns/cities across England. I was responsible for managing all aspects of the event from planning, through to delivery and evaluation. This included staffing, merchandising, event production, budgeting as well as being on the road to manage the event managers, logistics, act as client liaison and trouble shoot if necessary.



Gutenberg Networks (Part of the Omnicom Group)

• London

• Project Manager

  • Apr 2013 - May 2013

  I worked on the digital and print campaigns across 24 European countries for Johnson & Johnson's Lifescan account. I coordinated the translation and artwork for press ads, DM letters, trade communication etc, as well as the digital build for banner ads, trade email and e-Newsletters. I worked on the digital and print campaigns across 24 European countries for Johnson & Johnson's Lifescan account. I coordinated the translation and artwork for press ads, DM letters, trade communication etc, as well as the digital build for banner ads, trade email and e-Newsletters.



Hangar Seven

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Account Manager (Freelance)

  • Feb 2013 - Apr 2013

  Working across the Bathstore account. A core part of this is the management of the latest Bathstore print catalogue from conceptualisation right through to delivery to the client and production. Working across the Bathstore account. A core part of this is the management of the latest Bathstore print catalogue from conceptualisation right through to delivery to the client and production.



Cheil Worldwide

• South Korea
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Account Manager (Freelance)

  • Sep 2012 - Oct 2012

  Key Responsibilities: • Worked directly with the Samsung client, in-house and out-of house creative teams to deliver flat and video artwork for digital, Out Of Home and retail use. • Managed a team of 3 staff including two Account Executives and one Account Coordinator. Key Achievements: • Managed the production of Style Guides for the Galaxy Note 2 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 aswell as a sales deck for the Galaxy S Camera. • Delivered Digital ads for the Galaxy note 10.1 for display in Westfield Stratford and Shepherds Bush. • Delivered videos promoting the Galaxy Note 10.1 to mobile retailers including all t-mobiles stores, Phones4U and Carphone Warehouse.



RPM

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Dec 2009 - Jul 2012

  Work across a number of experiential events for Sky at the O2 Arena. Manage the staff across these areas ranging between 4 to 15 people. Ensure that standards are met, develop the brand messaging and correct brand managing is being communicated to the public. Report back daily on target demographic, footfall and any learnings which can be utilised at future events. Work across a number of experiential events for Sky at the O2 Arena. Manage the staff across these areas ranging between 4 to 15 people. Ensure that standards are met, develop the brand messaging and correct brand managing is being communicated to the public. Report back daily on target demographic, footfall and any learnings which can be utilised at future events.



Paramount Pictures

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Promotions Coordinator

  • Aug 2008 - Feb 2009

  • Worked within the Promotions team to promote the release of feature films within the UK through cross-promotional activity, merchandise giveaways, industry screenings and the coordination of events. One such event was a Q&A with the writer of ‘How To Lose Friends And Alienate People’. I took sole charge of organising this event which proved to be a great success in raising the profile and awareness of the movie and book. • Worked within the Promotions team to promote the release of feature films within the UK through cross-promotional activity, merchandise giveaways, industry screenings and the coordination of events. One such event was a Q&A with the writer of ‘How To Lose Friends And Alienate People’. I took sole charge of organising this event which proved to be a great success in raising the profile and awareness of the movie and book.



Nickelodeon

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Marketing Executive

  • Oct 2005 - Sep 2007

  • Managed the relationship and worked closely with media platforms/partners (Sky, Virgin Media, etc) on cross-promotional activity to achieve a high level of presence for Nickelodeon across 3rd party campaigns. To date, as a result of my efforts, Nickelodeon has been heavily featured across many on-air ads, direct marketing activity and outdoor advertising. • Organised many successful events for both consumers and trade catering for 300 – 3000 people including a Nick Jr. event as part of the Sky TV Festival and the Nickelodeon trade Xmas party. • Took the lead in a major partnership between Nickelodeon and Vauxhall to promote the Vauxhall Zafira and Meriva. This involved managing the production of an on-air TV spot, a website and 3 events in safari parks across the UK. This was the first time a car company worked with a kids TV channel in this way and was so successful that more activity is planned for the future as a result. • Pro-actively sought out other cross-promotional opportunities, including cross-promotions with Universal for the release of the Mr Bean DVD and Gut Records for the release of the LazyTown album. • Created the Nickelodeon prizing strategy which takes into account a variety of factors including programming, audience and timing and is referred to regularly by the company when looking at what works most effectively for consumer facing competitions. • Managed the promotion of Nickelodeon/Paramount movies on the lead up to general release. This was done through targeted on-air, online and press advertising/competitions as well as working with the in-house press team on possible PR opportunities.



Jetix

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Campaigns Executive for Central & Eastern Europe

  • Feb 2004 - Oct 2005

  • Gave structure and set up procedures for a position which previous to my joining did not exist. • Was responsible for managing commercials across 5 channels in 4 territories. This involves tape traffic; ensuring commercials were Ofcom compliant, scheduling, and creating media plans and post campaign reports. I also coordinated activities with overseas agencies and internal departments to facilitate a smooth exchange of information. • Worked closely with the marketing team from each territory to evaluate the most effective airing time and frequency for various promo activity.



ITV

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Planning Executive (Contract)

  • Oct 2003 - Feb 2004

  • Interpreted short-term data on the performance of various advertising groups against different target audiences and produced regular reports on our performance relating to commercial airtime, which were seen by people at the highest level. • Also assisted in the reformatting of contracts for ad agencies in the light of the merger between Carlton and Granada Television. • Interpreted short-term data on the performance of various advertising groups against different target audiences and produced regular reports on our performance relating to commercial airtime, which were seen by people at the highest level. • Also assisted in the reformatting of contracts for ad agencies in the light of the merger between Carlton and Granada Television.



SCOTTISH RADIO HOLDINGS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Book and Periodical Publishing

• Sales Planner

  • Sep 2002 - Jul 2003

  I helped agencies achieve their goals by planning the layout of campaigns so as to reach their target market in the most effective way. Support the account managers in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the company. Attended regular training, including sessions at the Radio Advertising Bureau and PHD. I helped agencies achieve their goals by planning the layout of campaigns so as to reach their target market in the most effective way. Support the account managers in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the company. Attended regular training, including sessions at the Radio Advertising Bureau and PHD.