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• Senior Business Manager for IPTV / VOD Products
• Previous Employers: Aggregator, Mindhouse, Entranet
• Key Achievements: Launched 4 web portals offering 1,700+ hrs of DVD-quality video. Founded Mindhouse and as MD led the company to become a respected player in the iTV marketplace
• "He has the ability to understand technical functionalities and translate them so creatives can understand. He also has the talent in creative and technical areas perfect for knowing what works well online, a very marketable candidate, a good team player, he works hard and know how to make it happen!"
  Director of Programming, Aggregator TV

• Project Manager - Web / Intranets / Re-Branding
• Previous Employers: LBi, TNT, Microsoft, Shell and Bank of America
• Key Achievements: Coordinated globalisation of an intranet spanning 16 countries for 17,000 users giving a saving of $4.2 million over a 5 yr period. Project managed re-branding of LBi which contributed to LBi being ranked No.1 agency in the UK
• "Really upbeat, nice guy, got on well with the team, a positive "can doer", great at delivering difficult projects." Senior Manager, LBi

• Web Project Manager
• Previous Employers: Endemol, Victoria Real, Sapient, Polygram
• Key Achievements: Project managed a betting service on Ladbrokes.com increasing betting by 150% within the first 6 months, Founding member of MRM Worldwide's Microsoft account which grew to £1m + within the first year. Nominated for ‘Beyond the call of duty’ award in Microsoft’s agency awards.
• "One of the best Project Managers I've ever worked with, she's brilliant at her job!" In Demand and experienced Web Developer

• Creative Producer / Web Project Manager
• Previous Employers: BBC, Buena Vista/Disney, ITV
• Key Achievements: Interactive Emmy Nomination - Level Up, BAFTA winner - Best Interactive for Level Up, BAFTA winner - Best Interactive for Smile, Launched the bbc.co.uk’s first interactive message board and live chats
• "'He is one of the most creative people I have ever worked with. For any one brief he will have a raft of ideas, all eminently achievable within the technological constraints of a given platform, each idea as exciting as the last. Additionally he is has a clear management style, effectively communicating departmental goals, while leading his team to deliver multiple projects on time and within budget." Global Production Director , Discovery

• Web Project and Software Manager
• BBC, Corporate Internet
• Ensured bbc.co.uk homepage and other portal pages were operational and met BBC standards, Development Manager for the software development team for BBC's iPlayer, Project managed role out of new flash content management system for BBC's television portal page
• "I found him to be a hard-working, diligent and reliable member of my team at the BBC. He worked diplomatically with a demanding editorial team who wanted constant feature changes to the content management systems within his remit. He was always a model professional, and has a great deal of knowledge about web software and content management issues. I would happily recommend him" Senior Development Producer, BBC Future Media

Title: Project Manager with over 15 years experience. B.A (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics

Project Experience: Open TV and BSkyB

Key Achievement: BSkyB’s IPTV Programme - Improving the relationship between Open TV and Sky to deliver the multi million IPTV project successfully allowing Sky to move into the next stage of technology. With this higher focus, the project was delivered to budget, meeting desired requirements.

Strengths: High rate interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and develop rapport throughout a project. Influential aptitude enabling him to deliver beyond expectations as well as managing and leading teams effectively.

Requires: Project Management or Technical Project Management contract assignment in London area. Rates between £440 & £590 inclusive of agency margin. 

Title: Senior Project Manager with extensive IPTV, VOD and DRM experience

Project Experience: In Broadcast-Media  at BSkyB, BBC and MTV.

Key Achievements: Project managing the TV+ programme for the BBC allowing consumers to view streamed content and interactive applications via broadband. This was a complex project comprising multiple concurrent work-streams which he successfully delivered on time and within budget.  

Strengths: Broad technical skills set with extensive knowledge of the architecture and business processes behind IPTV / broadband video and audio content delivery, from back-office functions (IP Rights Management, Airtime Sales, Finance), acquisition, development, encoding, media asset management, through to secure/protected multi channel distribution in different formats onto multiple platform types.  

Requires: Requires a Project / Programme Manager role.

Title: Project Manager/Business Analyst with extensive knowledge within the Broadcast industry

Project Experience: Walt Disney International, BSkyB, Harris Corporation.

Key Achievement:  At BSkyB he carried out the role of Business/Systems Analyst for the new +1 system for the launch of Sky digital that went live in June 1998. This was a major project where he was responsible for 9-10 Analysts/Developers; the project was delivered successfully and on time.

Strengths: Experience of Digital Asset Management and Rights Management Systems. Strong Business and Systems Analysis both in Broadcast programme management and air-time sales systems. Good interpersonal skills and experience of Line Management and interviewing.

Requires: A role that utilises his BA and PM experience, is interested in IPTV and VOD.

Title: Project Manager with 13 years experience. Prince 2 qualified

Project Experience: BSkyB, Video Networks Ltd, Metastorm.

Key Achievement:  Project managing the IP Service Delivery Platform for Homechoice service Head End Build. Being a substantial platform to build and successfully completing this project on time and below the £1.2 million budget made this an even greater achievement.

Endorsement: "She's a hard working and honest individual who is very conscientious in her work. A very delivery focussed PM who has strong ability in holding team members accountable for their targets; I'd certainly welcome working with her again!" Patrick Burns, Head Of Access Systems Tiscali TV.

Requires: Requires a Project Management role within the IT or broadcasting arena. Rates range between £435 & £475 inclusive of agency margin.

• Creative Producer - Podcasting, Virals, online video, UGC
• Previous Employers: Yahoo, Virgin, Sony, Nokia, Channel 4, Channel 5, Red Bee Media
• Key Acheivements: Produced "Ricky Gervais" podcast series, 3m downloads, UK's most successful podcast. Produced viral which topped viral charts for 5 weeks. Won Cream Ad Award
• "A reliable, self managing, very fast, full of ideas, very funny producer. He’s a real pleasure to work with, an great asset to any team!" Creative Head, Red Bee Media

Title: Senior Project and Programme Manager with extensive Cable TV, Broadband and IPTV project experience

Project Experience: Chellomedia, BT Vision, UPC.

Key Achievement:  Developed and managed a team of 11 project and 8 support full time staff (with up to 25 total including contractors) designing, deploying and providing 24x7 support for services supplied from datacentres across Europe. Project Manager for numerous digital TV upgrades and IP streaming offerings in the UK & Europe with budgets in excess of €3m.  

Strengths: Project & Programme Management with track record of delivery. Pre-Sales Bid Preparation/Project Scoping and Planning. Commercial Acumen/Stakeholder Management. Technical Architecture. Team Management and Leader.

Requires: Challenging Programme or Senior IT Project Management role, ideally within the IPTV–Digital TV world. 

Title: Programme / Project Manager – Broadcast / Digital Media

Key Clients: Walt Disney, BSkyB, Endemol, Virgin Media, BBC

Key Achievement: Programme mange BBC interactive projects, Project coordinated an Airtime Sales System implementation in Latin America, Project coordinated a Broadcast Scheduling System initiation and analysis project stage in Latin America and EMEA

Strengths:An effective team leader and project manager with a proven track record of delivery. Has real experience of implementing business critical systems and infrastructure through full project life cycle combined with strong technical, commercial and people management skills. Has worked on projects ranging from tens of thousand’s to 5 million pounds

Requires: London based Contract within the broadcast industry, as a Project / Programme Manager. £540 pd inclusive of agency margin.

Title: Project Manager / Analyst with over 12 years experience, Prince2 Certified Practitioner

Project Experience: BBC, Channel 4, Virgin, Ford, Hewlett Packard and Unilever as well as government sector experience.

Key Achievement: Responsible for the specification and implementation of a project for BBC TV Licensing, which has one of the largest consumer databases in Europe. A key requirement of the project was the introduction of a new method of encryption software from a US based company, to handle the secure encrypted dispatch of the licence.

Endorsement: "Diligent, reliable, good technical and business knowledge" Henry Cook, Directgov (COI)

Requires: Project Management or Analyst contract assignment in London area. Rates between £500 & £530 inclusive of agency margin.

Title: Senior IPTV Business Analyst / Project Manager

Project Experience: Virgin Media, NTL : Telewest and Three.

Key Achievement:  Headed up the important analysis function for Virgin Media’s flagship IPTV and VOD solution defining a pragmatic strategy flexible enough to accommodate Virgin Media’s rapidly expanding structure. The result was a saving in cost and time due to re-utilising common areas across the old and new divisions.

Endorsement: "Intelligent person, strong skill set, very delivery focused, able to overcome objectives and obstacles, he'll deliver beyond your expectations!" Senior Manager, Orange.

Requires: Contract assignment in London within IPTV space as Lead BA or Project Manager. £525 - £575 per day inclusive of agency margin.

Title: IT Manager (Business Solutions) within Broadcasting and Airtime Sales

Project Experience: Within the Broadcast industry including ITV.

Key Achievement:  Carried out a Business Analyst role, providing the analysis, design, specification and implementation management of an interface from CARIA to Landmark Airtime sales system which benefited a number of TV channels. This also reduced a previously labour intensive data loading task by 80%.

Strengths: Leading individual projects, as well as managing a group of 5 Business Analysts, 5 Project Managers and 1 Data Analyst. Extensive air-time sales experience including Landmark, IBMS Sales, Spot2000 and Mydas. Experienced in revenue maximisation.

Requires: A challenging project to utilise his full potential. Available on 1 months notice or from 01/12/2007. Rates between £475 - £510 inclusive of agency margin.

Title: Project Manager / implementation Consultant - Channel Management Applications

Project Experience: NBC Universal, Pilat Media, BSkyB, Harris

Key Achievement:  Successfully implemented Encoda’s Broadcast Master Programme and Presentation System for various overseas TV sites. This involved comprehensive analysis, giving product demonstrations, carrying out workshops, attending sales conferences and preparing Business Survey’s.

Strengths: Working on Projects throughout the whole life cycle demonstrating strong interpersonal and client facing skills as well as flair to develop and maintain high quality relationships. Administrator experience with several integrated systems to include IBMS, BSS, Paradigm, Vision, and Landmark.

Requires: A Project Manager / implementation role. Rates range between £375 & £470 inclusive of agency margin.

• Broadcast Project Manager
• 20 + years experience within the broadcast industry, starting off as an engineer but quickly moved into management & project management roles
• BBC trained, with full end to end knowledge.
• Specialising in: Starting new channels, migration to tapeless solution, non linear post-production, multi-language transmission, integration of station management system, asset management, automation, workflow, satellite and fibre distribution, training and project management
• Project managed changes to ESPN’s Encoda Channel Management system for 4 Channels
• Implemented the chosen Broadcast Master BSS Channel Management system and project managed its replacement later on with Pilat’s IBMS system, forCinenova’s 2 TV Channels

• Project Manager (Broadcast Applications)
• An experienced (28 years) Business & Technology Consultant/Project Manager with a proven track record in variety of market sectors supporting technology solutions
• 6+ years experience within the Broadcast Industry (including BBC and Sky)
• Strong leadership, full project lifecycle and business management experience
• Results-orientated & quality-focused, with excellent relationship management skills
• Experience of detailed requirements analysis, budget control, team building & management
• Strong technical background backing up managerial experience

Title: Project Manager with 20+ years experience within the broadcast sector, BA in Modern Languages

Project Experience: MTV, BBC, Flextech Television, Discovery.

Key Achievement:  Led the project of implementing a new sales system into the BBC, changing from Paradigm to Landmark II in order to meet the growing demand of airtime sales. This project was delivered successfully within a short time schedule and to the systems development budget.

Strengths: Efficient, highly organised and dedicated to seeing a project through successfully. Excellent sales system management knowledge, with the ability to learn quickly and train others, systems include Landmark II and Paradigm. Set up and managed departments as well as producing business plans and leading projects.

Requires: A Project Manager role within airtime sales / sales system management.

Title: Project Manager / implementation Consultant - Channel Management Applications

Project Experience: NBC Universal, Pilat Media, BSkyB, Harris.

Key Achievement:  Successfully implemented Encoda’s Broadcast Master Programme and Presentation System for various overseas TV sites.

Strengths: Working on Projects throughout the whole life cycle demonstrating strong interpersonal and client facing skills as well as flair to develop and maintain high quality relationships. Administrator experience with several integrated systems to include IBMS, BSS, Paradigm, Vision, and Landmark. Experience of reporting includes Eureka and basic Crystal.

Requires: A Project Manager / implementation role. Rates range between £430 & £450 inclusive of agency margin

• Project Manager - Airtime Sales
• Over 11 years experience in Project Management, all within the broadcast and media industry (Including working for Harris and Quantel)
• Prince 2 Practitioner
• Currently completing MSc Studies in E-commerce
• Project managed installations and integrations of broadcast systems to major broadcasters worldwide
• Ensures the success of projects through team building and relationship management, keeping channels of communication open and discussion at all levels.
• A born planner and organiser, she is by nature efficient, self motivated and delivers concrete results
• Saved 3 months and £200k in upgrade time/cost by designing and implementing a system to identify and schedule client upgrades in batches

Title: Project Manager / Senior Business Analyst within Broadcast Applications

Project Experience: 20+ years working within analytical and Project Management roles predominantly in Broadcasting

Key Achievement: Designed and implemented changes to ITV's Landmark AdSales system which enable significant reduction of their trading balance and improves time efficiency for users. One of four Project Managers who oversaw the migration of BSkyB's airtime sales systems to Landmark 2.

Strengths:Excellent ability to review overall processes within Broadcast Applications, Solid knowledge of Landmark, IBMS, Jetix, Rare combination of IT, Business and Commercial knowledge

Requires:3+ month contract within Broadcasting, £625 - £690 per day inclusive of agency margin

Title: Project Manager with 10+ years experience within the broadcast and Media sectors

Project Experience: BBC, ITV, Channel Five, The Walt Disney Company, BT.

Key Achievement: Successfully project managed the implementation of new business launches and operational infrastructures for Walt Disney to time and budget. These projects enabled operational efficiency gains and cost-savings to be made across international markets as well as helping to increase airtime sales and affiliate marketing revenues.

Strengths: Highly adaptable, excellent communicator (verbal and written), personable; quick to build good working relationships at all levels, delivery focused, ability to grasp and work to commercial, technical and operational dynamics.

Requires: Requires a challenging Project Manager role, within the Broadcast sector.

• Broadcast Project Manager
• 12 years experience in project management and senior management roles within the broadcast sector
• Diverse skills set across the entire broadcast chain, from production to channel/content management, engineering, post-production, playout and post-tx
• Financial, strategic, analytical and change management skills
• Extensive people management and HR experience
• Practical knowledge of broadcast technologies and systems, CMS, DAM and automation from a variety of manufacturers including: Pilat, Harris, Pro-Bel, Omnibus, AP, Omneon, Avid Pixel Power, Quantel, Sony, Starfish
• Technical understanding of IT networking