Paul Jackson Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Looking for a challenging and interesting new role in which to apply my broad range of production knowledge and experience.I bring an analytical approach to production operations and attention to detail – from driving consistency and simplicity or implementing technology to increase efficiency and improve margin, through to supporting growth through new models, new capabilities or change management.– Production operations– Programme management– Client operating models… Show more Looking for a challenging and interesting new role in which to apply my broad range of production knowledge and experience.I bring an analytical approach to production operations and attention to detail – from driving consistency and simplicity or implementing technology to increase efficiency and improve margin, through to supporting growth through new models, new capabilities or change management.– Production operations– Programme management– Client operating models and workflow– Productivity and efficiency improvement– Technology systems and tools– Client on-boarding – Change management and business transformation– Commercial models and performance– IT and production infrastructure– New business and organic growth initiatives Show less

London, United Kingdom

Prodigious is the cross-channel production capability for the Publicis Groupe, servicing all group agencies and working directly with clients.As Operations Director I work with the UK Senior Management team and department heads to ensure smooth day-to-day operations across multiple sites, optimal integration of services across the Groupe and to define and implement plans to increase efficiency, manage profitability and build new capabilities and operating models to ensure that… Show more Prodigious is the cross-channel production capability for the Publicis Groupe, servicing all group agencies and working directly with clients.As Operations Director I work with the UK Senior Management team and department heads to ensure smooth day-to-day operations across multiple sites, optimal integration of services across the Groupe and to define and implement plans to increase efficiency, manage profitability and build new capabilities and operating models to ensure that commercial performance, quality and growth objectives are consistently achieved. – Oversee and help shape business processes to boost effectiveness by client, discipline and location– Drive integration and standardization– Point of contact/escalation for clients, PubCom UK and internal teams, resolving problems quickly– Support and participate in new business activity and growth opportunities– Client onboarding and change management – Implementation and evolution of Groupe and Prodigious technology solutions– Defining and overseeing deployment of capex investments, kit and property– Define and monitor IT support needs and manage relationships and contracts with group and external support providers– Programme management of key initiatives including GDPR, SAP, technology and relocations Show less

London, United Kingdom

In 2010 multiple Groupe production companies were brought together to create a consolidated, group production offering as Mundocom (rebranded as Prodigious in 2012). I was promoted to Production & Integration Director and tasked with integrating studio functions under a single leadership, driving greater efficiency, consistency and productivity.– Studio amalgamation + restructure– Process consolidation– Define, actively monitor and encourage resource optimisation–… Show more In 2010 multiple Groupe production companies were brought together to create a consolidated, group production offering as Mundocom (rebranded as Prodigious in 2012). I was promoted to Production & Integration Director and tasked with integrating studio functions under a single leadership, driving greater efficiency, consistency and productivity.– Studio amalgamation + restructure– Process consolidation– Define, actively monitor and encourage resource optimisation– Drive use of offshore teams to increase margin– Point of contact/escalation for clients, PubCom UK and internal teams– Client Lead, Toyota GB and Sanofi Show less

London, United Kingdom

TfG was an independent production agency servicing direct clients and agencies across activities including integrated product launches, print, website and mobile content, product videos, multi-channel publishing, visual identity and brand guidelines.As head of a cross-functional division I lead a team of 15 providing artwork, retouching and production services to direct clients and agency creative teams. For our key client Toyota, we were able to consistency meet KPIs and achieve high… Show more TfG was an independent production agency servicing direct clients and agencies across activities including integrated product launches, print, website and mobile content, product videos, multi-channel publishing, visual identity and brand guidelines.As head of a cross-functional division I lead a team of 15 providing artwork, retouching and production services to direct clients and agency creative teams. For our key client Toyota, we were able to consistency meet KPIs and achieve high scores in annual reviews to receive client performance bonuses.– P&L management, EBIT 25%– Account Lead, Toyota Motor Europe and Toyota GB, £1.5m– Annual fee and rate card negotiation– Supplier cost negotiation– Print Management and buying– Continuous improvement initiatives including automation and efficiency programmes in web-based technology and product database-driven publishing Show less

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for studio resourcing, quality and consistency of the studio output, management of print and press-passing for key clients. Project management and liaison with 3rd party retouching services and localisation of imagery and copy.– Studio management artwork and retouching teams– Press-passing and quality control of print– Localisation management– Process improvement– Brand guidelines guardianship– Systems and processes improvement

London, United Kingdom

E-fact (part of Springer & Jacoby) was an international design agency specialising in literature, CRM and corporate identity. Managing the artwork and proofing studio, responsible for the distribution of work to the typesetting department, quality control, coordinating correction steps and managing the data supplied to external agencies for foreign language translation/typesetting. Maintaining an overview on the status of all projects within production to ensure deadlines are met and… Show more E-fact (part of Springer & Jacoby) was an international design agency specialising in literature, CRM and corporate identity. Managing the artwork and proofing studio, responsible for the distribution of work to the typesetting department, quality control, coordinating correction steps and managing the data supplied to external agencies for foreign language translation/typesetting. Maintaining an overview on the status of all projects within production to ensure deadlines are met and assist with technical pre-press issues. Creating a PDF-based workflow for Mercedes-Benz literature production and managing the transition from film to print-ready PDF.Also responsible for the typesetting at E-fact’s sister agency Springer & Jacoby, preparing global press ad adaptations in multiple languages. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Preparing designers’ layout documents for print ensuring corporate guidelines areadhered to, setting type in multiple languages, artworking and output to film orpreparation of print-ready data.

Responsible for the output, maintenance and quality control of an Agfa Imagesetterand Iris Realist digital proofing devices using GMG Colorproof software.

Ba (Hons), Architecture

A Levels In Maths, Physics And Art