DH Media Solutions provides environment and ambient storage solutions and MayDH International supplies courier, freight, UK Overnight, remail and logistic services. My role is the driving force of the business through proactively developing client relationships, preparing RFPs and tender documents for new bids and negotiating these, and being totally responsible for administrative tasks such as staff management, budgeting, training and health and safety. *In April 2017 MayDH merged with… Show more DH Media Solutions provides environment and ambient storage solutions and MayDH International supplies courier, freight, UK Overnight, remail and logistic services. My role is the driving force of the business through proactively developing client relationships, preparing RFPs and tender documents for new bids and negotiating these, and being totally responsible for administrative tasks such as staff management, budgeting, training and health and safety. *In April 2017 MayDH merged with Mach 2 so my remit has changed to include all previous DH Media Solutions responsibilities, plus management of staff from MayDH for 12 months. Show less

This was a busy and diverse position which involved all of the functions above plus a corporate restructuring project: rebranding for MayDH Limited and DH Media Solutions Limited. This involved re-assigning leases, creating new stationery, bank accounts, supplier contracts and PR, including advising clients. I negotiated rates and Service Levels Agreements with studios and broadcasters and European drive contracts with hauliers. A key initiative was setting up the Time Critical Service… Show more This was a busy and diverse position which involved all of the functions above plus a corporate restructuring project: rebranding for MayDH Limited and DH Media Solutions Limited. This involved re-assigning leases, creating new stationery, bank accounts, supplier contracts and PR, including advising clients. I negotiated rates and Service Levels Agreements with studios and broadcasters and European drive contracts with hauliers. A key initiative was setting up the Time Critical Service, including all On Board Courier work across the group. Show less

Responsible for strategic planning for business development as well as sales, PR, training, budgets, health and safety and innumerable other functions, this role covered a broad spectrum of management concerns. Notable achievements during this time include an increase in overall revenue of the storage facility whilst reducing costs for clients by developing and offering dynamic storage solutions; I commissioned new racking for the existing facility to improve storage efficiency and closed deals… Show more Responsible for strategic planning for business development as well as sales, PR, training, budgets, health and safety and innumerable other functions, this role covered a broad spectrum of management concerns. Notable achievements during this time include an increase in overall revenue of the storage facility whilst reducing costs for clients by developing and offering dynamic storage solutions; I commissioned new racking for the existing facility to improve storage efficiency and closed deals to provide storage, stock control, packaging, fulfilment and shipping services to a number of new clients. I also negotiated TUPE transfers and the relocation of eight staff to alternative sites upon transfer of contactor to a third party. Show less

During this time I managed and undertook a restructuring of the operational side of MayDH Courier business, as well as continuing as Manager for Media Storage. I agreed and implemented Key Performance Indicators for department heads and was responsible for customer services and operational staff. In 2004 I project managed the relocation of the Courier and Media facility to a new building including negotiation of contracts with landlords, builders, removal company and suppliers. In 2005 I… Show more During this time I managed and undertook a restructuring of the operational side of MayDH Courier business, as well as continuing as Manager for Media Storage. I agreed and implemented Key Performance Indicators for department heads and was responsible for customer services and operational staff. In 2004 I project managed the relocation of the Courier and Media facility to a new building including negotiation of contracts with landlords, builders, removal company and suppliers. In 2005 I planned and project managed the successful relocation of 117,000 items for a major media distribution company from USA to UK within a 3 month period. I also worked with a software company to create and implement a new in house tracking system to manage both national and international courier shipments including charging and undertook a full agent and airline review, including pricing and service levels. Show less

I was recruited to restructure the media facility and obtain F.A.C.T. Accreditation, which was achieved within 6 months. I worked with HR Manager on resulting staff efficiencies. I closed deals for and oversaw the relocation of over half a million elements from various facilities in the UK into DH Media storage. Responsible for a small duplication room, providing services to Channel 4, I also identified new areas from which to generate revenue such as videotape evaluation. I worked with a… Show more I was recruited to restructure the media facility and obtain F.A.C.T. Accreditation, which was achieved within 6 months. I worked with HR Manager on resulting staff efficiencies. I closed deals for and oversaw the relocation of over half a million elements from various facilities in the UK into DH Media storage. Responsible for a small duplication room, providing services to Channel 4, I also identified new areas from which to generate revenue such as videotape evaluation. I worked with a software company to create and implement a new in house tracking system to manage clients’ inventories and the charging related to activities on each account. I also drove an environmental initiative to recycle physical media assets. Show less

Initially I worked for TVI, a post-production facility in Wardour Street, as Library and Despatch Manager, but in 1999 TVI was acquired by 4MC (USA Nasdaq) which also purchased six other Soho facilities around the same time. The company was rebranded as Ascent Media, a 24/7 post-production powerhouse and I secured the role as Head of House Services, Library and Despatch for the group. I managed 40 staff covering reception, building maintenance, catering, security, telephonists, runners, front… Show more Initially I worked for TVI, a post-production facility in Wardour Street, as Library and Despatch Manager, but in 1999 TVI was acquired by 4MC (USA Nasdaq) which also purchased six other Soho facilities around the same time. The company was rebranded as Ascent Media, a 24/7 post-production powerhouse and I secured the role as Head of House Services, Library and Despatch for the group. I managed 40 staff covering reception, building maintenance, catering, security, telephonists, runners, front of house staff, despatch personnel and cleaners across 7 sites in central London. Show less

WD Studio Operations manages the distribution of film content across the UK and EMEA. I managed the storage facility for media elements and three staff members, located and retrieved assets for clients across Europe, implemented the retrieval of dubbing media for inventory from wide range of facility houses and placed orders with post-production facilities and film laboratories to fulfil business units’ requirements. I instituted a number of efficiencies which were well received.