Experience

Select Recruitment Specialists Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales, Marketing & Content Consultant

  • May 2016 - Present

  I liaise face to face and over the telephone with clients and candidates in Essex, developing relationships and matching client recruitment needs to candidate skills and abilities. I strive to deliver 100% satisfaction for both candidate and client. I liaise face to face and over the telephone with clients and candidates in Essex, developing relationships and matching client recruitment needs to candidate skills and abilities. I strive to deliver 100% satisfaction for both candidate and client.



HouseNetwork - A fair way to sell your home

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• New Business Executive

  • May 2015 - May 2016

  I worked in a fast paced, challenging environment where it was essential to keep a clear head when working under pressure in order to respond to the needs of the customer and the business. I made use of my transferable skills in order to achieve success in my first ever sales driven role. I performed extraordinarily well in terms of secured sales and my KPIs demonstrate my ability to hit targets day-in, day-out. I worked in a fast paced, challenging environment where it was essential to keep a clear head when working under pressure in order to respond to the needs of the customer and the business. I made use of my transferable skills in order to achieve success in my first ever sales driven role. I performed extraordinarily well in terms of secured sales and my KPIs demonstrate my ability to hit targets day-in, day-out.



A+E Networks EMEA

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Presentation Scheduler

  • Oct 2014 - May 2015

  I was responsible for overseeing a team of six presentation schedulers and deputising for the On-Air Planning Manager when necessary. The department covered four brands delivering nine schedules per day; four to the UK and five to EMEA. My transmission background and extensive scheduling knowledge allowed me to work efficiently in order to ensure comprehensive vendor management and improve processes. I was responsible for overseeing a team of six presentation schedulers and deputising for the On-Air Planning Manager when necessary. The department covered four brands delivering nine schedules per day; four to the UK and five to EMEA. My transmission background and extensive scheduling knowledge allowed me to work efficiently in order to ensure comprehensive vendor management and improve processes.



BT Group

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Music Scheduler

  • Dec 2013 - Oct 2014

  As part of the music team I was principally responsible for the day to day scheduling of music video content, ensuring that all media content was processed, scheduled and delivered to the BT TV platforms to agreed technical standards and contractual timescales in order to maximise customer usage of the BT TV Music content offering. This role had a dual function; to help shape the editorial direction of service as well as maintaining operational accuracy. As part of the music team I was principally responsible for the day to day scheduling of music video content, ensuring that all media content was processed, scheduled and delivered to the BT TV platforms to agreed technical standards and contractual timescales in order to maximise customer usage of the BT TV Music content offering. This role had a dual function; to help shape the editorial direction of service as well as maintaining operational accuracy.



Boyce Recruitment

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Presentation Scheduler

  • Feb 2013 - Nov 2013

  I undertook the role of presentation scheduler for NBC Universal. I was responsible for building, checking and sending schedules; amending traffic schedules to accommodate programming whilst adhering to Ofcom rules; liaising with promo, traffic, media planning, programming and marketing to execute effective schedules. Channels/systems details NBC Romania - Vision Movies 24+ UK - Perspective Movies 24 UK - Perspective CNBC - Perspective Daily use of Crystal for reporting purposes on various pre and post tx projects. Show less



MONTPELIERS FARM LIMITED

• Telecommunications

• Office Manager

  • Sep 2008 - Jan 2013

  Responsibilities: Rick Assessments Method Statements Budgeting Office Administration Care of sheep, geese, chickens, ducks and working dogs. I undertook several freelance television contracts during this time with various broadcasters and content delivery platforms. Responsibilities: Rick Assessments Method Statements Budgeting Office Administration Care of sheep, geese, chickens, ducks and working dogs. I undertook several freelance television contracts during this time with various broadcasters and content delivery platforms.



NBCUniversal

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Traffic Manager

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  I was recruited to manage the transfer of the Commercial Traffic Department from Denver to London. I spent a week in Denver gathering the information needed to create a department in London capable of carrying out all processes and procedures within two weeks of my return. With my skills and expertise we launched the new department on schedule. I established good relationships with colleagues worldwide which enabled me to introduce new methods and deadlines in order to ensure a well a structured and smooth running operation. Show less



BT Group

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of VOD TV Materials

  • Sep 2007 - May 2008

  Responsibilities: Ensuring all scheduled content was platform ready on time Deputising as operations manager when necessary, managing a team of twelve Maintaining relationships with facilities houses to ensure prompt and timely deliveries Logging content progress using Excel and BTs internal computer systems Responsibilities: Ensuring all scheduled content was platform ready on time Deputising as operations manager when necessary, managing a team of twelve Maintaining relationships with facilities houses to ensure prompt and timely deliveries Logging content progress using Excel and BTs internal computer systems



ESPN

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

• Acquisitions Executive (Maternity Cover)

  • Apr 2007 - Sep 2007

  Responsibilities: Liaising with third party distributors and providing support to Head of Programming, Programming, Presentation, Legal and Operations departments Entry of all rights details; meticulous record keeping Programming research Monitoring material usage Ensuring adherence to contractual constraints Responsibilities: Liaising with third party distributors and providing support to Head of Programming, Programming, Presentation, Legal and Operations departments Entry of all rights details; meticulous record keeping Programming research Monitoring material usage Ensuring adherence to contractual constraints



BT Group

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Scheduler

  • Nov 2006 - Apr 2007

  I was recruited as part of the launch team for BTs new Video On Demand service. I was responsible for scheduling all TV and Kids content; liaising with material coordinators to ensure content was platform ready on time and carrying out the QA process. I was recruited as part of the launch team for BTs new Video On Demand service. I was responsible for scheduling all TV and Kids content; liaising with material coordinators to ensure content was platform ready on time and carrying out the QA process.



Disney General Entertainment Content

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Presentation Scheduler (Scandi, ME & SA)

  • Sep 2006 - Oct 2006

  One month, holiday cover contract undertaking all the usual presentation responsibilities. One month, holiday cover contract undertaking all the usual presentation responsibilities.



ESPN

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

• Presentation Scheduler (France)

  • Jun 2006 - Jul 2006

  Short term contract (wedding, honeymoon) cover for all presentation responsibilities, working with the French team. Short term contract (wedding, honeymoon) cover for all presentation responsibilities, working with the French team.



Hallmark Media

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Presentation Scheduler

  • Apr 2000 - Apr 2006

  I was recruited as one of two Presentation Schedulers to be part of the launch team (channel launched in May 2000) and was promoted to Senior Scheduler one year later. I spent six years at Hallmark where my position evolved into a dynamic, challenging role that I loved. I was responsible for: • The management of two channels (UK & Italy) and the management of one team member • Training new members of staff in the art of scheduling and the use of presentation software. • Producing accurate, creative and intricate schedules using the elements provided (promos, continuity, sponsorship, bugs/logos) in accordance with channel strategies • Entering all transmission material into the scheduling system including programming rights, promotions, interstitial items etc • Creating break patterns and traffic schedules containing the maximum commercial time permitted as well as home shopping spots and windows and ensuring our minutage stayed within the parameters set out by Ofcom • Analyzing ratings and devising promo/continuity strategies to maximize channel impact • Processing compliance reports and instructing editors on how edits should be carried out; ensuring all edits were satisfactory and that programmes complied with Ofcom guidelines, channel requirements and brand ethos • Generating asruns for Sky ad sales and Barb; Music reporting for royalties Show less



Fox Kids Europe

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Presentation Coordinator

  • Mar 2000 - Mar 2000

  I was hired to help the presentation/promo department address a backlog of data entry and filing. I mucked in with the team and completed the job in half the time allocated. I was hired to help the presentation/promo department address a backlog of data entry and filing. I mucked in with the team and completed the job in half the time allocated.



The Performance Channel

• London, United Kingdom

• Transmission Engineer

  • Sep 1998 - Feb 2000

  This was a challenging and exciting position for me but it did involve a lot of time spent alone in a cold dark room working lonely night shifts. Spending a year and a half working in a solitary environment taught me that I wanted to work in a team. I was one of two Transmission Engineers working the hours 1400-0100 on a seven-day fortnight shift pattern. My responsibilities were to ensure seamless channel output and to maintain transmission machinery and equipment. This was a challenging and exciting position for me but it did involve a lot of time spent alone in a cold dark room working lonely night shifts. Spending a year and a half working in a solitary environment taught me that I wanted to work in a team. I was one of two Transmission Engineers working the hours 1400-0100 on a seven-day fortnight shift pattern. My responsibilities were to ensure seamless channel output and to maintain transmission machinery and equipment.



Paramount Comedy

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Presentation Scheduler

  • Aug 1998 - Sep 1998

  Temporary/holiday cover All the usual scheduling responsibilities for Paramount and padding for Nickelodeon Temporary/holiday cover All the usual scheduling responsibilities for Paramount and padding for Nickelodeon



Mirror Group

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technician

  • Jun 1996 - Aug 1998

  This was my first job in television and I was very fortunate to be given this opportunity. Live TV was a fast paced working environment where the opportunities to learn and try new things were in abundance. I started in MCR, which gave me a thorough understanding of how TV channels function. After which I turned my hand to Transmission, VT Operating and Aston Operating. I directed the launch of Manchester Live at the tender age of eighteen in a one-person studio where I was responsible for all studio functions for a 22 minute news bulletin on the hour, every hour from 0700-1900. Some would say I peaked too soon. Show less