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London, Gb

Guildford, England, United Kingdom

• Leading a team within a time-sensitive and demanding environment, including setup and implementation of career development plans for all staff members• Produce direct reports and problem resolution across the EMEA and APAC regions• Manage timely data collection to update operations metrics to achieve productivity targets, reduce cost per unit, eliminate errors, and deliver excellent customer service• Partner with cross-functional support teams in improving the proprietary tools and systems• Work closely with legal and safety departments to make sure activities remain compliant• Oversee materials and inventory management• Conduct budget reviews and report cost plans to upper management• Manage each departments specific projects and requirements• Manage and develop the workload project calendar• Run and own internal meetings and report back to directors• Manage technicians, service engineers and the logistics department• Attend Client meetings to discuss and develop solutions for the client brief• Prepare quotes and tender documentation for all future projects• Attend site visits and production meetings• Assess health and safety requirements and create risk assessments and method statements• Track the progress of each job and the documentation involved• Manage any changes that occur during projects• Work with the team to constantly update processes and creative ideas• Manage relationships with key clients where there is an onsite presence

Cobham, Surrey

• Manage each departments specific projects and requirements• Manage and develop the workload project calendar• Run and own internal meetings and report back to directors• Manage technicians, service engineers and the logistics department• Attend Client meetings to discuss and develop solutions for the client brief• Prepare quotes and tender documentation for all future projects• Attend site visits and production meetings• Assess health and safety requirements and create risk assessments and method statements• Track the progress of each job and the documentation involved• Manage any changes that occur during projects• Work with the team to constantly update processes and creative ideas• Manage relationships with key clients where there is an onsite presence

Leatherhead, Surrey

• First line Sales Support for the Sales team, clients and Project Managers• Sourcing and developing new client portfolios• Equipment and Technical Support for clients, engineers and Project Managers • Overseeing AV Equipment Specifications for new and existing clients• Processing Bill of Materials and Invoices for lead projects• Producing monthly Sales Reports for the Sales Team & Accounts Department• Project Management• Publishing tender packages for projects• Negotiating service contracts• Managing a diary of Engineers, Projects Managers and Programmers• Staff Recruitment

Leatherhead

• AV Technical Consultation for Sales Team• Equipment and Technical Support for Project Managers• Overseeing AV Equipment Specifications for clients• Processing Bill of Materials and Invoices for lead projects• Producing monthly Sales Reports for the Sales Team• Project Management

• Providing first-line support, consultancy and equipment advice for clients• Creating sketches and drawings of equipment and installation options• AV technical consultant for the V&A, including on site troubleshooting• Procuring equipment and staff for projects• Creating and developing management strategies within the company• Project Management

• Booking equipment and crew for production companies• Supervising staff and freelancers and managing their schedules • Knowledge of scheduling and facilities software: farmerswife• Liaising with clients and providing advice on equipment and budgets • Dealing with client accounts• First Aid Qualification – British Red Cross

Twickenham, United Kingdom

• Managing a team of over thirty operators, riggers and technicians• Coordinating weekly and monthly schedules• Securing long term contracts for BBC News (Arabic & Farsi)• Liaising with clients and sourcing new work• Dealing with purchase orders, quotes, and invoicing for clients• Managing the budget of the Hire Department and overseeing purchases• Expanding the business with new innovations and equipment• Organising travel and accommodation for staff when abroad

Twickenham, United Kingdom

• Organising the weekly roster for technicians• Extensive knowledge in Accounting Software • Converting scripts to Winplus software• Product development (Software and Hardware)• Providing 24hr technical support and client support• Taking on responsibilities of the Hire Manager where necessary

Poplar, London

• Autocue operating for film, television and video shoots• Liaising with Clients and dealing with purchase orders• Providing 24 hour technician and operator support• Setting up equipment for stage and studio• Equipment Maintenance

Wandsworth, London

• Managing a team of twenty studio and stage technicians• Organising, allocating and safety testing equipment • Autocue operating for film, television and video shoots• Liaising with Clients and dealing with purchase orders• Providing 24 hour technician and operator support• Compiling work rotas for technicians• Setting up equipment for stage and studio• Equipment Maintenance

Wandsworth, London

• Autocue operating for film, television and video shoots• Liaising with Clients and dealing with purchase orders• Providing 24 hour technician and operator support• Setting up equipment for stage and studio• Equipment Maintenance