Experience

IPG Mediabrands UK

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Director

  • Jan 2022 - Present



UM London

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Production Director

  • Nov 2021 - Present

• Production Manager

  • Aug 2017 - Present

   Managing UM Studios financial planning with Head of Content Coordinating with international offices on pitch and client productions Managing editors and freelancers on various client projects Working directly with clients to develop creative strategies and produce digital advertising content  Managing relationships with social media platforms and high profile influencers Filming, photography, design and editing for pitches and client projects Managing TV, online and cinema ad clearance processes with Clearcast, CAA, Adstream and Caria Overseeing production processes, planning and organising production schedules Client and vendor budget and project management Liaising with buyers, marketing and sales staff Coordination of team training and delivery of bespoke social media training sessions



Mediabrands

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• EA/PR & Marketing Coordinator

  • Mar 2013 - Sep 2017

   Providing daily support to a number of Cx level directors including the regional CEO, CFO, Chief Growth Officer, Head of Communication Planning, Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Research & Analytics, Director of Investment and Director of Business Affairs and relating teams.  Dealing with highly sensitive and confidential communication.  Extensive diary management, travel booking and expenses  High-level use of Office and adobe software on Mac and PC.  Preparation of pitches and presentations, organising internal and external clients meetings and high profile events and product launches.  Provide design and creative support to the PR & Marketing department.



Iran Heritage Foundation

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Manager & Event Coordinator

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

   Reporting directly to the Management Board of this charitable foundation, managing staff, interns and volunteers in addition to running the day-to-day business.  Management of the accounting and payroll functions, assisting in, preparing and attending Committee and Board meetings.  Supporting the Management Board, Trustees, and Project managers with the coordination and delivery of cultural projects, programmes and events.  Involved with recruitment and training of staff and volunteers and acted as a key contact for client correspondence and enquiries as well as dealing with HR enquiries.  Delivered a number of projects including the redesign of the IHF website with new online payment functionality.  Fostered and maintained good working relationships with the Trustees and colleagues from other major institutions and universities in the UK and have assisted in setting up IHF’s sister foundation overseas.



The Walt Disney Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• EA to VP & GM and Office Manager

  • May 2005 - Sep 2010

   Working closely with the Vice President of UK Disney Channels providing professional and personal support  Co-coordination of meetings for senior executives across the business, arranging high volumes of both international and domestic travel.  Liaising sensitively with senior staff both internal and external to the company as well as clients.  Overall admin support to office, event planning and project management, including a major office move of 150 employees.  Design and support of presentations to all levels of staff and main point of contact for HR matters, including new starters.  Increased use and knowledge of Microsoft and Mac Office Software and becoming an SAP super user.



Turning Point

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• PA to Assistant Chief Executive and Office Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Apr 2005

   PA support including heavy diary management, vendor liaison, financial planning and budgeting.  Ensuring office supplies and services were always available.  Preparing of monthly board documents and taking minutes for meetings.  Responsible for the daily management of the office of 20 staff including one direct report.  Assisting with HR procedures, ensured H&S and Fire Risk Assessments compliance and implementation was in place.  Assisted the Training and Development department with weekly training sessions.



Phones 4u

• United Kingdom
• Executive Offices
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Stock Manager

  • Nov 2002 - Nov 2003