Manager of Videotape Department (VT) 2006-2011• Managed a team of full time and freelance staff and resources in the VT area and delivery throughout the business. • Created a productive team fully motivated and able to meet all the challenging operational demands of the business• Worked with senior management in assisting with strategic direction, project development and specific tasks (staffing reviews, office and equipment re-location, training and development on new workflows particularly the transition to Tapeless technology)• Implemented and maintained performance management procedures in VT through the PDP process• Created reporting structure to senior management including budgeting, overtime and freelance administration using ScheduAll system• Recruited staff within the VT department • Created strong collaboration across the business and maintained professional working relationships  Introduced and monitored training of all staff in all elements of Tapeless Technologies including: EVS IP Director, P2 Ingest, DART Ardome Ingest, X-File Ingest and Outgest, Mistika 3D Ingest, Studio Based Tapeless systems• HR responsibilities including attendance, sickness, Occupational Health, disciplinary and H&S procedures. • Worked with Operational Training co-ordinator to identify and implement development training for all staff• Maintained a good working knowledge of operational practises undertaken by operators in all areas of work (Main area/Studios/OB’s) Successful completion of Sky Leaders Diploma in 2010 – a year long business management course with end of course written assessment

Senior VTR Operator 1996-2006• Extensive experience on EVS and VT Operations in all Sky Studio and outside broadcast productions. Asked to work both in the United Kingdom and overseas events including: Rugby Six Nations and Internationals at Twickenham, Millennium Stadium, Wales and Stade de Paris, FA Cup Finals and Football Internationals at Wembley Stadium, Boxing in Copenhagen, 2004 Ryder Cup in Oakland Hills, USA, and 2005 US Golf Open in Pinehurst, USA, 2006 UEFA Champions League Final in Paris.• Full knowledge and operation of all procedures and systems within the VTR area. Fully conversant with all Sky studio operations and equipment and attending relevant training• Deputising for Shift Leaders and Supervisors

• Gained full working knowledge and experience of all the formats, standards and procedures of VTR work. Undertook the role of VTR Supervisor and responsible for a team of 10 operators and their deployment in the VTR area together with its output. (1989 – 1996)Direct client liaison – Disney, Warners, British AirwaysSupervised projects including a full review of VTR operational procedures, following time spent at the company's facility in Willstaat, Germany. This was part of a larger undertaking which was linked to the VTR department gaining its BS5750/ISO 9002 accreditation.Attendance at a number of courses on team building and management