Dan Laurence Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

Cheshire

Member of the board of trustees for Pets at Home Foundation.Established by Pets at Home in 2006, The Pets at Home Foundation is a registered charity. We believe that every pet deserves a loving forever home therefore over the years we are proud to have worked alongside rescue and rehoming organisations across the country who strive to help pets in need find their forever loving homes.This year we have broadened our objectives which now allows us to support charities who work alongside pets and the people who love them. We will strive to work alongside likeminded partners to support those people who benefit either through the addition of a pet or through time spent with them.As a trustee, with my fellow board members we are responsible for the governance, monitoring and strategic direction of the charity. This involves developing the aims and objectives of the Pets at Home Foundation and ensuring its vision and mission is upheld at all times.

Responsible for creating, implementing and leading HGA's growth strategy across its core disciplines of Live Events, Film & Video, Digital and Design.Inspiring the production team to deliver the most effective, creative and memorable solutions possible.Ensuring our clients receive the outstanding service levels, in line with our objective of providing the most positively unforgettable experience of any agency in the UK.Working with our new business team to identify, pitch and grow our client base.HGA – an integrated communications agency where your business is at the heart of ours. Celebrating over 30 years of delivering awards winning solutions for some of the biggest brands in the world.www.hgacreative.com

Responsible for establishing and growing the standalone Film & Video offering within HGA Creative and doubling its turnover year on year.Managing HGA's busy film and video department and being an integral part of HGA Creative's future strategy for growth. Constantly staying at the forefront of broadcast technology and techniques and always looking for ways to raise the bar on productions, maximising ROI and exceeding client expectations.A creative leader who thrives on briefs and pitch opportunities with a keen eye for detail. Confident in presenting to any size of business and developing concepts that generate excitement and exceed objectives. Has a proven track record of identifying, pitching, winning and developing relationships with international businesses, including securing long term contracts to deliver video content for organisations such as Santander, Shop Direct and HSBC.With over 14 years experience working in film & video production, I've produced creative solutions for a range of blue chip clients and well known brands, all delivered with an incredible work ethic and passion to exceed client expectations.

Responsible for managing the in-house team of editors and cameramen within the Film & Video department to deliver all aspects of production. Being the key point of contact for all client enquiries and constantly raising the bar of our creative output, through mentoring and developing skills of both myself and my team, alongside always staying a the cutting edge of technological advancements in video production equipment.Overseeing projects from inception to completion and heavily involved directly in all aspects of production; pre, during and post. Utilising extensive skills in directing, producing, scriptwriting, filming, editing and creating eye catching and engaging motion graphics to ensure each project is tackled with a passion and enthusiasm to exceed client expectations.

Key point of contact for clients on film & video projects, seeing them through from inception to completion and being heavily involved in all stages. Including initial client meetings, concept origination, pre production, directing, editing, grading and graphics work.Additional responsibilities included developing 3D design skills and an ability to use Maya to model and design hight level set visualisations

Manchester, United Kingdom

Creative lead on all post-production and motion graphics work.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Interactive And Broadcast Media, 2:1

Art Foundation, Distinction

Animation, Photography, Film making, Design, Fine Art, Sculpture

A - Levels

Art, Physics, Mathematics

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