Daniel Nortje Email & Phone Number

Artarmon

I developed a business plan to upgrade a 2200sqm building into a turnkey creative services hub. With funding from the Landlord, I managed the refurbishment works and concurrently managed the studio. The investment was realised three years ahead of the forecast as I sourced tenants, secured new production projects and supported the negotiation of a longterm lease. Duties included:• Developing a concept plan to improve the studios and upgrade the space.• Development of a business plan • Preparing a schedule for building works.• Sourcing contractors, negotiating prices and supervising their work. • Managing work in an occupied location to minimise the impact to tenants. • Inspecting work completed to ensure defect-free and a high quality.• Ensuring all contractors implement safety requirements within work sites. • Negotiating tenancy leases and managing these and tenant relationships. • Business development and marketing to source new tenants for the building. • Managing the studio P&L and project budgets, tracking costs and paying contractors invoices. • Managing all studio operations for direct production engagements.• Coordinating vendors, equipment, facility and licencing requirements. • Managing studio technology systems.

Sydney

One20 merged into Hogarth AustraliaI was responsible for leading two teams (Ecom and commericial) to deliver production projects for both internal (group clients) and external clients corporate and multinational clients. I delivered a 37% increase in revenue over 5 years and secured numerous internal and external clients. Duties included:• Business development, engaging with clients to understand their vision and budget.• Proposal development, developing project brief and production plans. • Leading two producers and managing studio workflow and resources.• Overseeing all operational processes and administration. • Managing budgets at a studio and production level. • Hands on production management.• Sourcing locations, crew, permits, local & international travel arrangements and casting.• Developing risk management and strategies to mitigate these. • Responding to unexpected issues and calmly developing effective solutions. • Client relationship management, contractor and vendor management.

Chatswood

I sourced, imported and managed sophisticated 3D and 360 photography hardware and a separate specialised software package that was able to drive high volume photography and video needs. HulaHoop studios had the exclusive rights to distribute the hardware and software across Australia and New Zealand. I negotiated the exclusive distributor agreement, established the studio from the ground up and won and produced new business. I subsequently integrated this business into One20.

Sydney, Australia

With studios based in Melbourne and Sydney and a pool of photographers across Australia and Asia, CI Studios offered a full range of services including extensive in-house production, studio space, photography, high-end digital retouching and CGI. I was promoted to manage a team of 13 with full P&L and operational responsibility for the Sydney studio.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia