Dennis Outten

Co-Founder & Managing Director at Focal Studios
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(386) 825-5501
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Liverpool, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Technology, Information and Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co-Founder & Managing Director
      • Jan 2020 - Present

      Liverpool, United Kingdom Based in Merseyside, UK, I work with an interdisciplinary team offering a wide range of services including projection mapping, immersive experience design, multimedia installations and video production. As managing director, I develop and implement the vision, mission and long term goals of the company, whilst ensuring the business strategies lead to success. As a creative producer, I co-ordinate and manage collaborative projects with artists and stakeholders from concept to… Show more Based in Merseyside, UK, I work with an interdisciplinary team offering a wide range of services including projection mapping, immersive experience design, multimedia installations and video production. As managing director, I develop and implement the vision, mission and long term goals of the company, whilst ensuring the business strategies lead to success. As a creative producer, I co-ordinate and manage collaborative projects with artists and stakeholders from concept to delivery. I produce and apply technical specifications, creative strategies and logistical plans for events and installations using projection mapping, immersive media, interactive systems and installation artworks. If you'd like to work with us, get in touch. www.focalstudios.co.uk Show less

    • Business Intelligence Developer
      • Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

      The Plaza Liverpool - Front end development using Tableau, QlikView and Power BI - ETL into MPP databases using SQL and shell scripting - Gathering business reporting requirements, priorities and KPIs - Providing input to design, functionality, data modelling and user interaction - Design and deployment of reports, dashboards and analysis on Tableau Server, or integration with web applications built in Javascript and Django - On site consulting within developer teams to deliver reporting… Show more - Front end development using Tableau, QlikView and Power BI - ETL into MPP databases using SQL and shell scripting - Gathering business reporting requirements, priorities and KPIs - Providing input to design, functionality, data modelling and user interaction - Design and deployment of reports, dashboards and analysis on Tableau Server, or integration with web applications built in Javascript and Django - On site consulting within developer teams to deliver reporting solutions - Meeting with executives and key stakeholders to present findings, review and evaluate BI/MI solutions - Directing and leading enterprise-level implementation and use of Tableau and Tableau Server - Showing data in a visual, consumable way through KPI reports, scorecards and dashboards. - Supporting key business decision processes though reporting the meaningful relationships, trends, insights and anomalies of data - Project planning: inception, data modelling, development, testing, delivery and integration - Adhering to data quality standards, maintaining data dictionaries, documentation, security regulations - Researching new reporting techniques & solutions, staying up to date with reporting tools, trends and business intelligence strategies Show less

    • Creative Director
      • Jul 2012 - Apr 2019

      Liverpool, United Kingdom I am the founder of The Lemon Collective CIC, a social enterprise based in Liverpool. TLC provides opportunities for creatives through skill sharing and collaboration on national and international projects. We offer a supportive platform to emerging artists and aid development in their creative practice. - Fiduciary duties, budget management, funding bid writing, petty cash, company accounts. - Overseeing production processes (Design, installation, rehearsals), scheduling… Show more I am the founder of The Lemon Collective CIC, a social enterprise based in Liverpool. TLC provides opportunities for creatives through skill sharing and collaboration on national and international projects. We offer a supportive platform to emerging artists and aid development in their creative practice. - Fiduciary duties, budget management, funding bid writing, petty cash, company accounts. - Overseeing production processes (Design, installation, rehearsals), scheduling, planning, implementation - Technical support for theatre productions, AV, show control, projection mapping - Organising travel and accommodation arrangements for performers and artists for EU projects - Liaising and negotiating with venue owners, artists, external organisations. - Facilitate delivery of events, shows and productions - Maintaining health and safety procedures, risk assessments, method statements - Asset Management, hires and purchases, equipment maintenance - General company administration tasks, emails, enquiries, website, social media, communication, database. - Supporting and facilitating artist/performer activities, residency programmes and career development Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Media Assistant
      • Apr 2017 - Sep 2017

      Liverpool, United Kingdom - 360 video stitching/editing and post production outputs - Pre/post-flight logistics, surveys, risk assessments, method statements, quotes and clerical tasks - Phone enquiries, diary management, invoices, purchase orders - Camera operation/setup, production runner - Equipment management, delivery and pick ups using company van - Liaising with clients, meetings, typing minutes - Social media, marketing, website management

    • United Kingdom
    • Artists and Writers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Drone School Workshop Leader & Project Intern
      • May 2015 - Aug 2016

      Manchester, United Kingdom My role included producing an online toolkit and conducting drone flying schools with schools and arts organisations: - Research and analysis of drone culture and developments for dissemination - Health and Safety provision for handling and operating drones - Beginner & Intermediate drone school workshops at AND Festival in Grizedale forest - Develop online toolkit for drone applications - Administration, online promotion, website, emails, communication - Logistical tasks… Show more My role included producing an online toolkit and conducting drone flying schools with schools and arts organisations: - Research and analysis of drone culture and developments for dissemination - Health and Safety provision for handling and operating drones - Beginner & Intermediate drone school workshops at AND Festival in Grizedale forest - Develop online toolkit for drone applications - Administration, online promotion, website, emails, communication - Logistical tasks to deliver showcase and lab events, event setup - Workshop leading drone ‘schools’ at festivals, schools and universities. - Technical and clerical support to AND during festival production Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • Production Manager
      • Nov 2015 - Jan 2016

      Liverpool, United Kingdom - Supervising artists and performers during shows and rehearsals - Performance scheduling and shift management - Production setup and technical support - Co-ordinating and supporting communication between artists and production team - Inducting performers with site safety briefings - Greeting guests and representing the company externally.

    • United Kingdom
    • Design Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Drone Technician
      • Aug 2015 - Sep 2015

      Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany I worked with Marshmallow Laser Feast as a Drone Technician in Frankfurt am Main for the 2015 Volkswagen Motor Show. http://marshmallowlaserfeast.com/ Drone Technician - - Assembling servo motors / IR tracking beacons - Assembly and fabrication of bespoke 3D printed components - Configuring and wiring electrical components - Manual flight testing and flight controller configuration - Repair and disassembly of broken units - LIPO battery station charging and… Show more I worked with Marshmallow Laser Feast as a Drone Technician in Frankfurt am Main for the 2015 Volkswagen Motor Show. http://marshmallowlaserfeast.com/ Drone Technician - - Assembling servo motors / IR tracking beacons - Assembly and fabrication of bespoke 3D printed components - Configuring and wiring electrical components - Manual flight testing and flight controller configuration - Repair and disassembly of broken units - LIPO battery station charging and substitution - Cooling and freeze agent application Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Co Creative Director
      • Aug 2012 - Apr 2013

      Liverpool - Managing artists inductions, health and safety, liaising with external organisations - Supervising and facilitating artist activities - Organising company meetings, exhibition set up and events - Overseeing creative productions for Liverpool Street Art Festival

    • United Kingdom
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Telephony Personal Banker
      • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

      Operating a telephone/computer system to service customer queries and problems. Opening and closing of new accounts/savings/credit cards. Handling complaints and managing customer needs by using product knowledge and a computer helpdesk program. Handing calls to relevant departments for further servicing. Building relationships and understanding with customers of their needs and requirements. Recognising opportunities to save customers money and assisting with their finances.

Education

  • Liverpool John Moores University
    Master's degree, Immersive Media
    2021 - 2023
  • Liverpool John Moores University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Fine Art
    2009 - 2012
  • Cronton College Widnes
    BTEC National Diploma Fine Art, First Class
    2008 - 2009
  • Liverpool John Moores University
    Master of Arts - MA, Immersive Media
    2021 -

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