Sasha Williams

Experience

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  Ithaca College

  Jan 2003 - May 2007

  - Oversaw image editing by using various software.- Created charts, graphs, diagrams, illustrations for various publications or presentations.- Provided digital photography and dry mounting for various clients. - Checked out film equipment to students and professors.- Made sure that film equipment is checked out and returned in prime condition. - Trained and tested fellow students on their knowledge of film cameras, such as super16mm Aaton LTR and Bolex.

  • Instructional Graphics Supervisor

    Jan 2004 - May 2007

  • Film Equipment Supervisor

    Jan 2003 - May 2007
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  Globalvision

  May 2005 - Sept 2005

  Production Coordinator

  Internship- Conducted research for various documentary projects, such as Biography-Condoleezza Rice and In Debt We Trust. - Contributed with creative ideas to new documentary projects.- Edited documentary project People vs. the Bomb. - Updated regularly the company’s website. - Assisted with the organization and implementation of various Interview Shoots with high–profile individuals.

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  Pink Pigeon http://www.pinkpigeon.net/

  Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

  Post Production Coordinator

  Internship- Edited commercial clips for DVD projects.- Conducted digital research for software updates for web development projects.- Assisted with graphic design projects.

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  Democracy Now! Productions

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2006

  Assistant to Director of Media Archive and Interns

  Internship- Organised tapes of b-roll footage provided by Reuters and affiliate journalists.- Edited archival footage in order to transfer on BETA tapes for better preservation.- Trained Interns and guided them through the working processes.

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  Running Horse Productions

  Jan 2007 - Sept 2008

  Producer

  ·Managed budgets for documentary project Honouring Home. ·Wrote proposals, treatments, briefs, press releases, scripts. ·Was key liaising point for domestic and international sponsors, suppliers, activists, politicians, production teams. ·Acted as the central point of contact for press inquiries. ·Conducted market research and developed marketing campaigns for target audiences.·Organised production shoots - booked shoots: crew, equipment, location, transport ·Developed and implement- ed strategy for social media. Show less

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  Freelance Project Manager & Producer

  Jan 2008 - Aug 2011

  Freelance Project Manager & Producer

  ·Provided an end-to-end solutions allowing complete control of project management, from initiating, planning, and managing a project to the closing stages and knowledge dispersion.·Ensured all projects are delivered to specification, on time and within budget.·Found solutions to technical and practical problems and fully controlled scope change.·Actively contributed with innovative and creative ideas – i.e. applied creative decisions, wrote treatments and briefs, formed project identity.·Managed budgets: estimated production costs, raised PO’s, processed invoices. ·Briefed editors; attended edits; re-versioned material for digital, off air and on-air. ·Managed shoots: crew, equipment, location, transport. Show less

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  US-UK Fulbright Commission

  Jan 2008 - Sept 2008

  Assistant to the Director of the Awards Department

  - Co-ordinated correspondence with present and future Scholars.- Communicated with US Embassy and served as main point of contact for Awards Programme inquiries.- Organized major events and interview days for the Awards Programme.- Produced a short video project for the 60th Anniversary of the US-UK Fulbright Commission.

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  Spanner Films http://www.spannerfilms.net/

  Sept 2008 - Mar 2009

  Marketing & Publicity Manager

  ·Was key liaising point for domestic and international NGO representatives and journalists in relation to the epic documentary ‘Age of Stupid’ starring Pete Postlethwaite. ·Wrote press releases, sold in stories, pitched in project for forward features, set up press briefings and used re- search to create or enhance publicity.·Developed valuable relationships with advertising agencies, NGOs, suppliers and partner broadcasters in order to bring awareness of project and global warming issues. ·Created the design of promotional flyers for major NGO screening. ·Organised the first ever major NGO screening for the project and managed the production and delivery of about 300 NGO packs for the publicity screening. Show less

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  Aurora Fashions Ltd

  Dec 2008 - Mar 2009

  Assistant to MD and Marketing Director at Shoe Studio

  - Assisted the Marketing Director and Marketing team on brand rejuvenation projects.- Organised events and meetings for internal departments and external suppliers.- Managed various internal invoicing and budgeting.- Maintained accurate programme information to enable precise records of contract history to be accessed.- Managed various queries and office related technical projects.

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  Luxury Trips UK

  Mar 2009 - Jul 2011

  Marketing & Sales Executive

  ·Used market research information and trends to guide decisions in regards to product placement on the com-pany’s two websites.·Promoted and brought awareness of eco-friendly luxury products to the public. ·Project managed Internet-based information packages and leading luxury product development for destinations such as Sri Lanka, Italy and Dubai.·Wrote reviews and product awareness articles for luxury products on the company’s two websites and on the company’s blog & represented the company at trade meetings and exhibitions. ·Handled invoices and all pay- ments and assisted with budgeting to MD. · Liaised with marketing, clients, and various suppliers in order to ensure product delivery. ·Collected, evaluated and responded (as appropriate) to customer feedback. Show less

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  Vubiquity

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2015

  Supervisor Digital Multiplatform and Promo Service Delivery VOD

  ·Managed a team of coordinators responsible for deliveries for various clients in Europe. ·Worked closely with internal and external creative, marketing and production teams. ·Kept excellent documentation, tracking and controlling all scope changes in order to improve risk management and service delivery. ·Served as main point of contact and as a communication bridge between stakeholders and internal and external teams. ·Oversaw Barker packaging & VO recordings for several clients, ensuring brand consistency. ·Approved briefs, scripts and other valuable information provided to creative teams. Show less

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  SKY

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Production Manager

  ·Managing a production team responsible for promotions for Sky Arts, Atlantic, & Cinema.·Working closely with the Creative Director on allocating resource for various campaigns.·Managing high profile stakeholders’ expectations and ensuring decision-making hits timeline milestones. ·Leading the end-to-end project/production management of on-air/off-air/digital campaigns.·Developing and managing detailed project plans and schedules.·Managing shoots: crew, equipment, location, transport.·Ensuring the production of complex projects deliveries are on track and within scope.·Owning meeting agendas and initiating creative reviews, as required.·Driving campaign creative sign off.·Building strong relationships with Production, Creative, Marketing, Planning.·Managing the financial reporting for projects and ensuring budgets are met. Show less

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  ITV

  Jan 2017 - Apr 2024

  Producer

  ·Overseeing the production process for campaigns for ITV channels on the main Hub.·Building strong relationships with Stakeholders, Creative, Post Production, Planning, and Social.·Producing and updating timelines, detailed project budgets and schedules.·Working closely with the Creative team to ensure work is delivered within scope, and to the highest standard. ·First point of contact for marketing stakeholders, managing their expectations and building a positive relationship. ·Managing various shoots, including crew, equipment, location, transport.·Overseeing budgets and ensuring spend is on track.·Ensuring all legal processes and health and safety are followed, including overseeing external supplier contracts, artist agreements, rights and clearances.·Working closely with external suppliers and building an outstanding production network. Show less

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  BBC Studios

  Apr 2024 - now

  Digital Traffic Manager

  • Setting up the WOWs and Processes for the AVOD Digital Creative team.• Forward Planning with Stakeholders upcoming campaign and discuss any issues and resolve.• Implementing Digital AVOD strategies and business priorities.• Managing Briefing process and forward planning.• Allocating resources and finding new talent.• Making sure work is balanced across the Digital AVOD Creatives.• Making sure that projects are within timelines and delivering to deadlines.• Looking after project schedules – identifying bottlenecks, ensuring leave and sick leave is covered.• Managing stakeholders’ expectations according to resourcing and deliverables.• Factoring learning and creative opportunities for the Digital AVOD Creative team.• Acting as buffer between Digital AVOD creatives and clients.• Communicating technical issues to stakeholders/clients.• Dealing with change based on business priorities.• Pre-emptying issues – looking ahead and managing unexpected issues.• Helping set up and managing the Monday.com Traffic Boards and updating them accordingly. Show less