About me

A highly qualified, flexible and competent professional who possesses superb communication and interpersonal skills. An individual who is comfortable dealing with high pressured organisational environments, whilst constantly meeting and exceeding expectations. A specialist in creative project management and production work. Successful track record in working as a full-time creative professional within the fashion industry as well as assistant producer for fashion and advertising photo-shoots.

Skills

Communication/Organisation - Highly organised with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to plan, supervise and delegate., Problem Solving - Able to act decisively and sensitively under pressure., Planning/Organising - Refined planning and organising skills with a firm knowledge of production planning and scheduling., Key production skills including estimating, budget management, crew booking/management, casting, location scouting, sourcing permits and managing locations, call-sheets, accommodation and travel arrangements, etc., High level of computer literacy (PC/MAC); confident in the use of professional design tools such as the Adobe Suite of Applications. 65 wpm average typing speed. Excellent knowledge of all social media sites.

Sector Experience

FREELANCE ASSISTANT PRODUCER (Full-time), Landon Production (www.landonproduction.com), July 2011 - Present, Main point of contact for the production of fashion and advertising photo-shoots for companies such as Reebok, New Look, Virgin and T-Mobile, amongst others., Responsible for sourcing necessary props, lighting equipment, etc. for shoots., Liaising with photographers, art agencies and clients as well as model agencies, stylists and hair and make-up artists., Organising and managing castings., Responsible for the sourcing of new locations as well as the management of the company online location library., Producing estimates and managing shoot budgets. Invoicing, money management and receipts.

Awards

Bachelor of Social Science Degree completed at University College Cork with a 2nd Honors result., Fashion Design & Textile Portfolio Course completed at LCFE with full distinction., Received ‘Most Commercially Viable Collection’ LCFE Fashion Design Award, 2008, Completed ACELS 140hr TEFL qualification with full distinction, Completed a 10 week Graphic Design & Illustration Course at London’s City LIT, Full, clean Drivers Licence, 2* private in the FCA [An Fórsa Cosanta Áitiúil] Ireland’s reserve force of the Irish Army, having completed some very tough, disciplinary training., Hotpress Magazine Student Representative for University College Cork 2004 - 2005

Clients

Georgia Hardinge, Landon Production (Reebok, New Look, Sony, Tmobile, Virgin, Vodafone)