I have worked in numerous roles and industries including Construction (current), the Creative Industries and Higher Education since leaving the British Army in 2002. I am the Director and Co-founder of No more Digging South Coast, an exciting new business that we started in 2023.In my former role at the University of Portsmouth I was a senior manager in the Department for Curriculum and Quality Enhancement. I managed an annual budget of £4.5M with operational responsibility for staffing and recruitment, HR and finance for a department of 90+ staff. I have written, directed and produced independent British feature films for international audiences including a veteran documentary featuring Andy McNab about life for Military Veterans after service. The film premiered at the Saville Theatre in London and was nominated for a National Film Award (2019).I have worked with national charities, independent companies and studios throughout my career. Charities include; Help for Heroes and the Invictus Games Foundation.Within the Portsmouth community, I collaborate with and support local artists and art council applications including the launch of Portsmouth as a City of Sanctuary.I am an experienced and qualified leader and in my "spare time" enjoy sailing, writing for stage and screen, visual art, cinematography and music production. I have a degree in Film Production and a Masters in Business Management.
No More Digging South Coast
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Director And Co-FounderNo More Digging South Coast
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Director / Co-FounderNo More Digging South Coast Jul 2023 - PresentHavant, England, United KingdomNo More Digging South Coast provides and installs strong and sustainable ground screw foundations for customers across the South Coast. We use RADIX Ground Screws to create a level base perfect for projects of all sizes; from garden rooms, offices and studios to holiday lodges and solar arrays. We can install in hard-to-access areas, over sloping ground and in any weather.No More Digging is the UK's most trusted ground screw installer. -
Department Manager (Department For Curriculum & Quality Enhancement)University Of Portsmouth Nov 2011 - Aug 2023Portsmouth, United KingdomMember of the Senior Management team with responsibility for departmental operations, staffing (numbering 90+) and management of the annual £4.5M budget. Departmental lead on management and staff development, change management, contract negotiation and support for the development of departmental strategies and KPI's.Responsibilities include:• departmental administrative processes and operations.• financial, strategic and budgetary planning of a £4.5 mil budget; including the preparation, analysisand collation of financial forecasts and control of expenditure on an on-going basis.• human resource management (HRM) with departmental lead on management and staff development, recruitment and selection, staff induction, contract negotiation and line management of support staff across multiple teams and sites.• departmental compliance with university policy and procedures, identifying scope for improvement and implementing change when required.• main point of contact within and outside of the department with queries relating to HRM, finance, estate management, health and safety and administration. -
Admissions Centre Manager (Faculty Of Creative & Cultural Industries)University Of Portsmouth Feb 2011 - Nov 2011Portsmouth, United KingdomManagement of the Admissions Centre Team and student administration processes within the Faculty of CCI.Responsibilities included:• Co-ordinating and supervising the workload and performance of admissions centre staff• Co-ordinating the admissions process for the Faculty (FE to postgraduate).• Producing reports from admissions data for Faculty Committees.• Planning/organisation of recruitment events• Ensuring faculty admissions and recruitment information is accurate and UCAS deadlines are met.
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Producer/DirectorEden Gate Pictures Jul 2015 - Jul 2023Portsmouth, United KingdomIndependent Producer of feature films in the UK.Eden Gate Pictures was setup to produce independent documentaries pre-pandemic. Chosen Men was released across all major platforms in 2019 and nominated for a national film award.Responsibilities include:•project management of feature film production/delivery•production budgeting/scheduling.•market research and campaign development.•identifying and securing investment opportunities.•sales and contract negotiation including attendance at International film festivals.•negotiating film distribution deals.•Sign off and packaging of all creative/contractual deliverables. -
Human Resources AdministratorUniversity Of Portsmouth 2008 - 2011Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom(Systems)Maintaining and improving the overall health of corporate data.Responsibilities included:• Interrogation and maintenance of the HR database to ensure consistency and accuracy of data.• Training new users on the HR System.• Run data quality reports on a regular basis and analyse the output.• Compiling of corporate data to produce statistical returns for HESA and internal reports for strategic planning.(Administrative)To provide an administrative service to Faculties and Central Services through a thorough understanding of university policies, procedures and contractual processes. Responsibilities included:• Advising Faculty Managers and Heads of Department on recruitment and contractual processes, pay and allowances and conditions of employment.• Producing contracts for all categories of staff.• Calculating annual leave and salary •working with staff at all levels.
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ProducerKalimasu Productions 2006 - 2010London, United KingdomKalimasu Productions was a Film & Theatre Production Company, film credits include: Jack Says (2008) and Jack Said (2009).Responsibilities included:• Independent production budgeting/scheduling.• Market research and campaign development.• Identifying/securing investment opportunities.• Sales and contract negotiation.• Administration of location agreements and risk assessments.• Negotiating kit hire and film distribution deals.• Maintaining morale and welfare of cast and crew during an economic downturn impacting independent productions.
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ProjectionistVue Cinemas 2004 - 2005Portsmouth, United Kingdom -
Camera OperatorHenderson'S Film Industries 2003 - 2005London, United KingdomInterviews with some of the most eminent names of both American and British cinema. These interviews have been edited into a series of prolific documentaries profiling the work of leading directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, choreographers, cinematographers, editors and composers.Responsibilities included:• Lighting and camera operations for 1-1 interviews• Sound monitoring• Offline video editing
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Lance CorporalBritish Army 1998 - 2002Lance Corporal in the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Green Jackets. A mechanised infantry battalion in the British Army.Team commander responsible for the administration and wellbeing of an 8-man team often in an operational theatre overseas. Responsibilities included:• Delivering training to enhance professional skills at practical and theoretical levels.• Trained to keep composure and make important decisions under extreme pressure.• Responsible for maintaining the morale and welfare of the team within operational theatres; taking decisive action in incidents as they arose.
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