Christopher Ferguson Email & Phone Number

Nunawading, Victoria, Australia

Nunawading, Australia

Vancouver, Bc

Development of current and new key markets in Europe, Africa, North America, and South America. Head of Global Marketing.

OperationsManaged day-to-day operations and active in business development, sales and business strategies. Responsible for budgeting, cost management, expenditures and monthly/yearly P&L. Negotiated Service Level Agreements and contractual terms with clients. Grew company from 2 employees to 18 full time employees SalesResponsible for presenting to Directors and C level executives at some of Canada’s leading networks, OEM’s and accessory companies: Rogers, Bell, Motorola, Samsung, Virgin Mobile, Videotron. Responsible for new business development. Worked with UK sales team on developing new sales opportunities and tools. Wrote RFP and RFQ'sMarketing Managed client projects from initial phases to completion. Created briefs for production teams if one not provided by client. Proofed wire frames before they were delivered to client for approval. Key decision maker regarding scope and feel of projects that were developed. Lead production and creative meetings with clients and creative team. Hired and booked crew and studios for projects. Directed talent at audio recording sessions, video and photo shoots

• Managed Sales from company’s inception into the North American Market. • With no initial leads or existing client base to start from I secured clients from some of the largest OEM's, networks, and accessory companies within USA and Canada, Rogers, Samsung, Virgin Mobile, Motorola are a few examples. • Put company into profitability within one year of opening doors. • Sold into E-Commerce, Marketing and Support Service departments• Responsible for account expansion, delivery of quotes and invoices, customer satisfaction, and product delivery

• Worked closely with Executive team and department heads to meet production needs. • Worked on mid to large features, TV shows, and Commercials 1 million to 65 million dollar budgets• Supervised and ran production while shooting in order to achieve goals of Director and Producers. • Responsible for the coordinated effort of 150 to 200 crew members• Maintained an efficient and effective work pace in order to complete work on time and within budget • Multitasking, prioritizing and problem solving were key components of job. • Maintained a very good knowledge of Union Contracts. • Tracked and recorded everything for daily production report. • Was the liaison between crew and accounting for discrepancies in production report and time sheets. • Had to maintain a sense of calm in a very chaotic and emotional environment. This was achieved by having strong communication skills • Responsible for distributing all information on set that was generated by departments • Responsible for office administration. • Created and maintained purchase orders for various departments.