Production Coordinator with a strong attention to detail and experience over a range of genres and broadcasters. Experienced in setting up multiple shoots across UK, EU and America. Working knowledge of costbooks and budgets and experienced in post production.

Production Co-ordinator July '09 to October '09
'After Armageddon' RAW Television The History Channel 1 x 90'
I coordinated the interviews with experts in New York and LA which involved sourcing and securing a location and local crew and kit. The experts travelled from all over America and we had 32 interviewees over 5 days-I liaised closely with them to insure the interview days ran smoothly for all involved. I worked closely with our American Producers who were setting up the drama shoot. I assisted in setting up the cost book, updating it and keeping accurate logs of the spend on the shoots.


Production Co-ordinator March '09 to October '09
'Breakout' RAW Television ITV4/Discovery Canada/National Geographic 8 x 60'
This was a co-production with Canadian company, Cream. I was responsible for coordinating the multiple interview shoots across America which involved a 3 week tour for each team. I set up 'I' VISAs, sourced crew and kit and kept track of spends per episode. I worked closely with the Canadian team ensuring the smooth running of the drama shoots and helped to set up the post production.

Production Co-ordinator January '09 to February '09
'The Miracle of the Hudson Plane Crash' Darlow Smithson Productions C4/Discovery 1 x 60'
This was a fast turn around documentary (delivery was in less than four weeks) primarily shot in the USA. I co-ordinated the shoots and compiled and distributed call sheets to the crew. The Production Manager was away for a week of production, and during this time I organised two last minute shoots which included reconstruction and looked after the edits. I over saw tape movement between the US and the edit in the UK, inputted into the cost book and completed post production paperwork. I also helped with the reversioning for worldwide distribution.

Production Co-ordinator October '08 to December '08
'Chefs and The City' Hamma & Glamma Productions UKTV Food 5 x 30'
As there was no Production Manager on this series I was in charge of the day to day running of the production. I set up all aspects of the shoot across the UK and dealt with all issues that arose. I worked closely with the SP and drew up shooting and edit schedules. I set up all post production paperwork and dealt with day to day issues.
During my time at the company I also assisted in the co-ordination of a corporate shoot in Munich for Rolls Royce.

Post Production Co-ordinator July '08 to September '08
'Smash Lab 1.7' Darlow Smithson Productions Discovery Channel 7 x 60'
Completed post production paperwork for 7 episodes ensuring all deadlines were met. As the series was filmed in LA it was vital that I was in regular communication with the US office regarding rushes, masters and collating paperwork.

Production Secretary Jan '08 to July '08
'Grand Designs' talkbackTHAMES Channel 4
Organising logistics for shoots in the UK and EU, booking crew, and equipment, hotels and making travel arrangements. Overseeing the movement of rushes and master tapes between edits, completion of Channel 4 PasC's and Soundmouse.

Production Assistant August '07 to December '07
'Grand Designs Trade Secrets 2' talkbackTHAMES More4 12x30'
Responsible for organising logistics for shoots in the UK, EU and America, and overseeing the movements of tapes to and from the edit and compiling tape logs. Cleared artwork, photographs and web images.

Production Secretary Feb '07 to June '07
'Homes & Property' talkbackTHAMES ITV1 6x30'
Responsible for organising shoots, putting call sheets together and clearing locations. I completed PasC forms for ITV, post production scripts and voice over scripts. I regularly went on location to support crew and worked closely with contributors. I also assisted with basic research.

Production Secretary August '06 to January '07
'The New Paul O'Grady Show' Olga TV C4 80x60'
I worked primarily on the VT team organising and setting up the logistics for shoots in the UK, Europe and America. I was responsible for hiring crew and equipment, ensuring contributors and crew had the appropriate travel and accommodation arrangements, overseeing collection of release forms and clearance logs and putting together call sheets for each shoot. I also worked at the studios at BBC TVC, organising travel and accommodation for celebrity and non-celebrity guests. I was also responsible for putting together access lists and organising gifts for guests.

Floor Manager August '05 to July '06
Ideal World Freeview
Shopping channel that broadcasts live 16hours a day
I have worked over four different channels at Ideal World, on live and pre-recorded shows and have over 900 hours of live TV experience as a Floor Manager. I was souly responsible for the set up of live shows, liaising with producers, directors, clients and presenters to fulfil their requirements. I was also responsible for researching a wide range of products thus insuring smooth production of shows.

Production Assistant May '05 to August '05
Castle Vale 87.5 FM
I worked as part of a small team during pre-launch for an RSL station. I researched features for current affairs and lifestyle programmes and collected material for shows such as vox pops and sourced leads for individual shows. I also helped to source and secure sponsorship.

Assistant Floor Manager Sept '02 to October '04
Ideal World Freeview

Assistant to Producer/Director July '02 to August '02
'Rhiana' Spartan Productions 90mins
Low budget independent film
I was quickly promoted from Runner position to assist the producer/director. I organised shooting schedules, actors and locations whilst working within a tight budget and deadline. I also worked on set and gained technical knowledge with hands on experience with lighting, sound and cameras.