Experience

Pursuit Resources Group

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

• Recruitment Consultant

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  Braintree, England, United Kingdom



The Crewing Company

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Bookings

  • Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

  London, England, United Kingdom The Crewing Company are a highly selective talent agency that is passionate about creating meaningful connections between freelance talent and production agencies, broadcasters and brands. Starting out in 2006, they have built a strong network of professional and skilled freelancers covering a variety of roles from pre to post production in the media industry. As Head of Bookings, I - Supervised and mentor recruitment team members, providing guidance, support, and fostering a… Show more The Crewing Company are a highly selective talent agency that is passionate about creating meaningful connections between freelance talent and production agencies, broadcasters and brands. Starting out in 2006, they have built a strong network of professional and skilled freelancers covering a variety of roles from pre to post production in the media industry. As Head of Bookings, I - Supervised and mentor recruitment team members, providing guidance, support, and fostering a positive and productive work environment - Set and track KPIs, booking goals and objectives, such as the number of bookings made, number of clients booking, and host regular individual meetings with the Account Managers to discuss and advice to help reach their targets - Create and manage the bookings budget by tracking expenses, making sure that the budget is being used efficiently, and making recommendations for changes. - Implement new technologies and systems such as additions to our CRM system to help streamline the bookings process for our clients and freelancers. - Implement and train any new processes to ensure that the Bookings Team are compliant and following recruitment laws - Host training and development sessions for the bookings team - Ensure that the Bookings team are working to the company’s vision and values

• Senior Account Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

  London, England, United Kingdom Along with duties listed as an Account Manager below, key responsibilities also include: - Lead the talent acquisition process by actively sourcing, screening, and onboarding top freelance professionals across various industries and disciplines. - Identify and close new business opportunities by networking and attending events to prospect for new clients, qualifying leads, and closing deals. - Resolve customer complaints by understanding the root cause of the complaint, taking steps to… Show more Along with duties listed as an Account Manager below, key responsibilities also include: - Lead the talent acquisition process by actively sourcing, screening, and onboarding top freelance professionals across various industries and disciplines. - Identify and close new business opportunities by networking and attending events to prospect for new clients, qualifying leads, and closing deals. - Resolve customer complaints by understanding the root cause of the complaint, taking steps to resolve it, and following up to ensure that the client and freelancer are satisfied - Stay up-to-date on industry trends. This involves reading industry publications, attending conferences, and networking with other professionals.

• Account Manager

  • Feb 2019 - Jun 2021

  London, United Kingdom Key Responsibilities include: - Maintaining and developing strong relationships with clients to understand their freelance hiring needs, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction which lead to 3 of my clients being the top 5 billing clients in the company. - Oversee the development and management of a comprehensive database of qualified freelancers, including their skills, experience, availability, and preferences - Facilitate the successful matching of freelancers… Show more Key Responsibilities include: - Maintaining and developing strong relationships with clients to understand their freelance hiring needs, ensuring exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction which lead to 3 of my clients being the top 5 billing clients in the company. - Oversee the development and management of a comprehensive database of qualified freelancers, including their skills, experience, availability, and preferences - Facilitate the successful matching of freelancers to client projects, ensuring timely bookings and effective utilisation of available talent. - Negotiate rates and contractual terms with freelancers and clients, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements and compliance with company policies



The Race Organiser

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Crew

  • Mar 2018 - May 2022

  London, United Kingdom



Procam TV

• Account Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2019

  London, United Kingdom - Working with the clients to suggest suitable technical solutions for their requirements; managing enquiries from the initial quoting stage through to project delivery - Maintaining and developing existing and new client relationships through effective account management. - Lead and mentor Junior Bookings Coordinators and achieve targets set by management. - Completing all administration and invoicing within specified time-frames; logging and tracking client contact and quotes on our… Show more - Working with the clients to suggest suitable technical solutions for their requirements; managing enquiries from the initial quoting stage through to project delivery - Maintaining and developing existing and new client relationships through effective account management. - Lead and mentor Junior Bookings Coordinators and achieve targets set by management. - Completing all administration and invoicing within specified time-frames; logging and tracking client contact and quotes on our bespoke systems. Prepare paperwork for invoicing, ensuring all costs are accounted for. Prepare professional quotations; ensure all equipment required for hire is included.

• Junior Account Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2017

  London, England, United Kingdom - Working closely with the Account Managers, Operations Manager to help develop key clients and provide support for regular / long kit bookings - Provide excellent customer service by being responsive to client inquiries, resolving issues quickly and efficiently, and going the extra mile to meet their needs. - Managing deliveries and logistics to ensure that equipment is delivered and collected on time to the client’s requirements. - Gather information for Carnets to ensure the client… Show more - Working closely with the Account Managers, Operations Manager to help develop key clients and provide support for regular / long kit bookings - Provide excellent customer service by being responsive to client inquiries, resolving issues quickly and efficiently, and going the extra mile to meet their needs. - Managing deliveries and logistics to ensure that equipment is delivered and collected on time to the client’s requirements. - Gather information for Carnets to ensure the client is able to travel - Stay up-to-date on industry trends and latest film equipment to help advise clients and ensure that the correct equipment is booked for their filming requirements

• Project Technician - Technical Operator

  • Aug 2014 - Feb 2016

  London - Working across various formats from Fixed Rig, to Outside Broadcast and Live Streaming based on the clients requirements. - Install and maintain camera systems by setting up cameras, wiring them, and configuring them to meet the needs of the client. Troubleshoot and offer solutions to any technical issues whilst on set. - Repair and maintain equipment in the warehouse and working closely with other technicians to Be the lead Vision Mixer for any multicam requirements



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vision Mixer

  • Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

  London, United Kingdom Vision mixed for: Winner Stays football match for Nike at Phenomenal house Marc The Vet Show, 30 minute pilot, The Broadcast Show at BVE, ITTP Conference, The Ultimate Seminar Music Conference, Heartbeats, 20 minute dating show, Dead On Air. a 30 minute Drama, and several music videos.



CPL Productions Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Runner/Driver

  • Jul 2013 - Oct 2013

  London, United Kingdom Runner and Production Driver for Off Their Rockers. Responsible for delivering all kit to location, release forms with all contributors, looking after the talent and general running duties.



Dresden Pictures

• Movies, Videos, and Sound

• Set Design Assistant

  • Apr 2013 - Jul 2013

  London, United Kingdom Responsible for helping to build the studio set, and dressing each room within the set. Also responsible for dressing scenes on location, being on standby during filming and redressing the set after every take.



Notable Pictures

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Mar 2012 - Apr 2012

  London, United Kingdom Responsible for organising the shooting schedule, supervising cast and crew on locations, organising the production file, all location and contributor contracts, logging time codes during shoot, health and safety preparations on location, organising the travel of crew members to and from location.