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Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Partnering with brands like Adobe, Amazon, Microsoft, as well as publishers such as Dorling Kindersley and Scholastic, I oversee remote production workflows, develop creative treatments, direct animation and remote shoots, ensuring alignment with partners' brand guidelines. Working closely with instructional designers and managing animators and editors, I streamline collaboration efforts, ensuring efficient communication and coordination, to delivered high-quality content to global audiences, ensuring each project meets the highest standards of quality and creativity. *Manage projects from concept to delivery, including scheduling, budget management, and resource allocation*Outsource, hire and closely work with subject matter experts*Foster and maintain excellent client relationships with industry-leading brands*Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement best practices for remote production*Implement quality control measures to uphold brand standards and consistency across all projects*Ensure compliance with copyright, 3rd party agreements, and health & safety laws

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Worked alongside a lead producer and independently on a range of client-side and original IP projects, assisted with all aspects of content creation from concept development to final delivery. *Supported the production workflow from concept to completion, utilising standardised Makematic task management documents and platforms throughout all productions*Created Visual Development documents and creative vision for series on assigned projects, and guided animators and editors through the production process to to bring these visions to life*Supported the project team, including Researchers, Animators, Script Writers, Editors, and the Producer, to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery*Outsourced and hired VO artists to provide high-quality voice-over content*Worked with script-writing and fact-checking teams to ensure accurate and engaging content*Assisted in the delivery of 3rd party agreements

Shanghai, China

Worked with an accomplished academic, pedagogical innovator, author and entrepreneur - to develop his personal brand, online presence and launch and promote his latest book on the future of education.*Managed all aspects of author’s website from creation through to launch, including contracting and supervising the design and development of the site*Managed the book launch and social media campaigns*Developed and executed online engagement strategies*Produced imagery, motion graphics and videos*Maintained website content, and social media accounts, including editing and publishing blog posts

Filming Locations: Los Angeles, Madrid, Dubai, And The Far North Of Russia

Developed and produced a 10-episode educational film on Pricing Dynamics by integrating the learning curriculum into the film screenplay with the purpose of educating the target audience in an engaging and interactive manner. Combined storytelling with instructional design models and principles for e-learning and used multi-media approaches to create a unique educational experience.• Developed a creative vision and an e-learning strategy for edu-tech online learning platform• Recruited and managed local production teams and talent in 5 countries, including the indigenous communities in YaNAO - the Far North of Russia• Organised and directed filming in diverse locations (interior/exterior) including city shoots, wilderness shoots in extreme weather conditions of -30 C, and filming in snow on outdoor production sets.• Planned and managed all aspects of pre-production, production and post-production, including: story creation, script development, production budgeting, legal agreements, production scheduling, storyboard, shot list, location scouting, production design and film set constructions, and editing.

Dubai, Beirut

• “IE Venture Day, Beirut Edition” – 2 Episode promotional short film, created for IE Business School.• “Café of Desires” – short film created for the Samsung Short Film Contest within the frame of DIFF 2016 (Dubai International Film Festival 2016). Shortlisted to compete along with the other 9 participants• “If We All Cared” – short film created for the MBC2 short film competition in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Member of a start-up management team responsible for securing the initial financing and developing the adaptation of an international bestseller author’s books into a first-class international TV-series.• Managed communications and relations with film studios, distributors, and film commissions.• Oversaw the first draft script development.• Assisted with building the value base model for future players and investors.• Identified and explored filming location options (UAE, Dominican Republic, UK and South Arica).• Identified potential investors and participated in the pitching.

Madrid, Spain

Hired by the founder of the start-up company based in Dubai, while studying my Masters degree at IE Business School in Madrid, to create a brand identity and strategy for a technological platform invented for the management of smart cities. • Researched the competitive landscape, client needs and end user benefits. • Conducted market and user research.• Developed brand promise and brand positioning.• Created the company’s core identity, personality, value proposition, core idea and manifesto.• Designed the company’s logo and created the company name.• Conceptualised and produced all aspects of the promo video. • Assisted with creation of presentations for investors and potential clients.

Dubai, Uae

Produced eye catching designs for displays and developed floor plans. Designed window displays and internal layouts based on style and trend of promotion. Set up displays, dressed mannequins, arranged fabrics and posters optimizing the store’s space and layout. Trained staff on fashion compositions and visual merchandising techniques. Researched and consulted on changing trends in design and lifestyle. Provided in-store sales, customer service support, and styling tips as required.

Dubai, Uae

Welcomed guests and assisted them with consierge services upon arrival. Handled and ensured resolution of guest complaints. Managed Russian guest relations and provided staff with cultural awareness training and translation services. Fostered good rapport with management and motivated team spirit. Recognized for customer service excellence.

Master'S Degree, Visual And Digital Media

Bachelor'S Degree, Law, With Honors

Activities and Societies: Member of the Association of Young Lawyers (Uzbekistan).