Experience

Stova

• United States
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• • Nov 2021 - Present

• • Nov 2017 - Dec 2021

• • Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

  Dynamic role which requires handling multiple event projects concurrently while working closely with clients, external and internal stakeholders. Representing the professional services of the SaaS company in the events industry, etouches, my responsibilities include:• Overall planning, execution, ongoing management and reporting of professional services client launches, implementation and deployment• Attend and present professional services information at meetings with Sales Directors/Account Managers and clients of all levels from CEO to Intern• Utilise process engineering, consultative and relationship building skills to identify and present event process enhancements utilising etouches’ professional services offerings which include event websites, event registration platform, mobile app for events and an overall suite of products servicing the events industry• Based on the client needs assessment, work closely with the professional services team to create a brief for the production team and present the SOW, price and time quote back to the client • Communicate effectively with enterprise clients in their onboarding program and site build roll out schedules• Manage the timeline of all projects and keep detailed tracking of all production hours; manage project roles, identify resource requirements, meet training needs, define project deliverables and act as a liaison between internal stake holders and clients• Proactively manage client expectations• Prepare and deliver clear and concise activity/progress reports to stakeholders while managing risk• Identify and develop contingency plans to mitigate and address risks; implement change management activities with the Global Professional Services Team when necessary• Close out projects, conducting post implementation review, benefits review, lessons learned, publishing information, and implementing improvement opportunities Show less



Cvent

• United States
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager (Mobile app delivery - events)

  • Dec 2014 - Mar 2017

  • Lead end-to-end delivery and implementation of digital content, layout and functionality of mobile and web-based apps for clients while adhering to brand guidelines and meeting commercial and communication objectives • Ensure projects are delivered to client’s business critical time frames • Manage and communicate with various stakeholders throughout the project including: - Digital creative team - Designers - Sales account managers - Developers - External agency partners - Internal stakeholders • Accountable for the entire project process including: - Scoping - Set initial project objectives in SOW - Planning - Provide advice to clients on best-practice of all technical aspects of the project - Delivery • Liaise with development team to build, design and submit mobile apps to app stores: iTunes, Google Play and Windows Marketplace • Lead face-to-face and conference calls with stakeholders throughout the entire project lifecycle • Manipulation of images and assets using Photoshop • Implement HTML and CSS coding • Configure XML/XSL APIs and data converter for importing large quantities of data • Extensive reporting and bug solving with intensive product support • Obtain critical sign-off from clients for each key milestone • Construct product feature requests for the development team based on client feedback • Oversee QA and platform testing pre-submission and app launch • Travel to client sites providing onsite support and training services as required • Conduct post-event reviews with clients utilising feedback for product and process improvement Show less



GenieConnect (no longer active)

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Manager Mobile Applications (Mobile app delivery - events)

  • Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

  • Effective use of project management methodology to project manage a portfolio of client projects from kick-off to project review • Build, design and submit Mobile Apps for clients • Perform project kick-off calls / meetings • Manipulate App configuration and set-up of Mobile Apps within CMS • Device platforms include: iOS, Android, Windows and BB • Artwork creation and manipulation • Implement HTML and CSS coding • Conduct client data imports • Extensive reporting and bug solving • Deliver remote and onsite training to clients • Conduct post-event reviews for clients • Ensure projects run to client’s business critical time frames • Obtain critical sign-off from clients for each key milestone • Promote responsible, billing for additional professional services items throughout the project life-cycle • Construct product feature requests for the development team based on client feedback • Conduct platform testing Show less



Yell

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• • May 2011 - Jan 2014

  • Digital Producer (Video & Web)• Use of effective project management methodology to manage multiple multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish• Client-facing consultation to establish an understanding of client’s business, advising on a functional digital solution to meet requirements• Define project scope, goals and deliverables with prepared contingency plans for identified possible fall-off areas• Establish required resources and participants needed to achieve project goals• Ensure all deliverables support business goals• Work closely with a team and all stakeholders effectively relaying project expectations• Define roles within the project and provide coaching for team members and freelancers• Ensure all stakeholders are proactive and accountable for their specific tasks• Excellent knowledge and practical HTML, CSS and CMS skills• Write copy - SEO website content as required or oversee specialised content creators• Implement marketing strategies in keeping with current digital trends • Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel• Identify and resolve issues and varied viewpoints within the project team• Internal and external call coaching• Client expectation management and relationship building • Respond to clients’ brief offering a comprehensive digital solution which may include:• SEO website design and development• Google analytics including goals and conversion tracking• Best practice HTML, CSS• Online video content• Keyword research and competitor analysis• Social media presence: Facebook business page, Google Places, Twitter, YouTube• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure are critical to reaching targets• Manage budget and recommend budget changes as required• Undertake project post-mortems to create reports outlining success and failings of the project Show less

• • Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

  • Consult with clients to establish their USPs and web presence requirements• Write copy - SEO website content as required• Website design and development using best practice HTML and CSS• Implement marketing strategies in keeping with current digital trends • Identify and resolve issues and varied viewpoints within the project team• Client expectation management and relationship building • Respond to clients’ brief offering a comprehensive digital solution• Google analytics including goals and conversion tracking • Implement online video content• Keyword research and competitor analysis • Incorporate social media presence: Facebook business page, Google Places, Twitter, YouTube channel Show less



Technicolor Creative Studios

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Video Editor

  • Aug 2010 - Oct 2010

  •QC and compliance edit, correcting any out of spec errors according to Technicolor and Disney style guides •Data wrangling – VT digitising and digital data management •Compile QC report as per Technicolor specs •Perform non-linear SD & HD editing using Final Cut Pro •Engage with Producers to maintain the look and feel of Disney channel •Prioritise problems and convey media queries to the media management team •Compile edit report as per Technicolor specs •Export and transfer accomplished assets, establishing them as TX ready •Update asset management system with newly created asset details, including Time-code information for ingest using Vision Show less



Dotsquare (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audio and Video Project Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Jul 2010

  Actively worked on video projects of varying nature including: - Editing depictive clips, trailers, promos, music videos, and commercials. - Shooting and Editing DRTV type projects for high profile corporate clients. - Shooting and Editing technical training and internal marketing clips for KFC. • Edit a cohesive and creative time-line to complement the script and clients’ brief. • Create animated titles in After Effects & Motion • Composite and compile clips in the appropriate format for Broadcast, Cinema, DVD, Blu-ray, Mobile devices or On-line clips. • Thorough understanding of aspect ratios, compression codecs, data rates, field order etc • Manage fully equipped Video Suites (Avid and FCP) & Audio Studio - day to day studio usage including: - Hourly Logs - Workflow - Invoicing - Quality Control - Equipment maintenance • Manage multifunctional production team of 8, as well as free-lance teams in the Audio Visual department to deliver deadline driven products for high profiled clients like KFC. • Facilitate the smooth running of the production team, from creative aspects and technical elements to administration and office management. • Manage shoots to realise the script including: - Direct or handle camera shots and angles etc • Handle client liaison, client brief interpretation and budgets, successfully co-ordinating and driving productions to completion. • Experience in writing scripts and storyboards in-line with client brief. • Devised and implemented production systems including server storage, resulting in increased production performance, saving vast man hours and increasing bottom line profits. • Implemented and Managed hands-on staff training program – including systems and procedures • Record and Sound Design Audio to Video sync, mixed to broadcast standards including: - Voice overs and M & E tracks • Record, compose and arrange original score in various genres Show less



Blot Productions

• Amberfield Studio

• Head of Audio Production

  • Jan 2002 - Feb 2006

  • Responsible for the long-term quality of audio output by the agency • Coach, direct and inspire the audio team whether in the studio or during live recordings • Offer technical efficiency and experience in all aspects of audio production • Advise on compression formats and levels used for broadcast, cinema, DVD and on-line clips provide maximum audio fidelity • Oversee recordings and sound design to video sync is mixed to broadcast standards including: - Voice over - Music and effect tracks • Record, compose and arrange original score • Arrange and direct vocal harmony recordings • Oversee the work of external audio contractors and approve their deliverables • Ensure all audio matches broadcast parameters Show less



Urban

• Denmark
• Media Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sound Engineer / Composer

  • Jan 1999 - Dec 2001

  • Technical efficiency and experience in aspects of analogue and DAW recording environments including: - Signal path, patch-bay and mixer routing including hard wiring - Outboard and plug-in based inserts including: - Compressors, limiters, noise gates, reverbs, delays etc - Use of various types of microphones utilizing the appropriate pick-up patterns and placement effectively - Excellent knowledge of each instrument's frequency range enabling crisp transparent mixes - Compression formats used for broadcast, cinema, DVD and on-line clips • An accomplished Sound Engineer (Cum laude) and Musician, with outstanding credentials provide a depth of insight, offering innovation and a creative flair to recordings and mixes • Record and sound design audio to video sync, mixed to broadcast standards including: - Voice over - Music and effect tracks • Record, compose and arrange original score in various genres, includes performing: - MIDI keyboard parts - Programmed drum parts - Guitar and bass parts - Vocals and voice art • Arrange and direct vocal harmony recordings • Extensive knowledge of working with loops • Ensure final mix and the PPM is within broadcast parameters Show less



Trish Clayton Entertainment

• North Riding

• Musician / Composer

  • Jan 1996 - Dec 1997

  • Performances with live bands and ensembles • Live and session work on Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards and Trumpet • Responsible for set up of sound re-enforcement used at live gigs • Compose and arrange cover and original scores for various ensemble performances • Performances with live bands and ensembles • Live and session work on Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards and Trumpet • Responsible for set up of sound re-enforcement used at live gigs • Compose and arrange cover and original scores for various ensemble performances



Mike Bourne Agent Management

• Craighall Park

• Musician / Composer

  • Nov 1989 - Dec 1995

  • Performances with live bands and ensembles • Live and session work on Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards and Trumpet • Responsible for set up of sound re-enforcement used at live gigs • Compose and arrange cover and original scores for various ensemble performances • Performances with live bands and ensembles • Live and session work on Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards and Trumpet • Responsible for set up of sound re-enforcement used at live gigs • Compose and arrange cover and original scores for various ensemble performances