Erna Beukers

Erna Beukers

Film Producer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager Consultancy & Support at KidsKonnect

  • Education

    • College de Klop

      1982 - 1989
      HAVO and VWO Dutch, English, Maths, Biology, History, Art History

      Activities and Societies: - photography and screen printing club - organising dance- and fashion shows

    • Universiteit Utrecht / University of Utrecht

      1989 - 1995
      Masters Theatre, Film and Television Science

      Activities and Societies: - Produced various plays and short movies, - Editor for various student magazines - Specialised in Art management and policy- Thesis and research on The impact of Multiplex Cinemas, sponsored by Movie Theatre 't Hoogt in Utrecht- Already a keen interest ininteractive media and the possibilities of the new technologies during my studies.

    • ICM opleidingen & trainingen

      2022 - 2023
      Quality Management completed

      Activities and Societies: ISO9001, QMS, etc

  • Experience

    • Sigma Pictures Productions

      Jan 1993 - Jan 1995
      Film Producer

      - Production Coordinator for the international co production ‘All men are mortal’ (35 mm motion picture, 1994), directed by Ate de Jong and produced by Sigma Pictures Productions- Producer for ‘1000 Rosen’ (35 mm motion picture, 1993), directed by Theu Boermans, produced by Sigma Pictures Productions- Production Assistant and Script Girl for ‘Wildgroei’ (35 mm motion picture, 1993), directed by Frouke Fokkema, produced by Sigma Pictures Productions (traineeship)- Assistant of the Producer Matthijs van Heijningen at Sigma Pictures Productions (1993-1995), a.o. supporting the release and PR of 35 mm films like ‘Vals Licht’ and ‘Orlando’ Show less

    • Valkieser Multi Media

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1997
      Multimedia Producer

      Concepts, interaction design and video production for a pilot for an interactive advertising quiz for STER and various CD-i and CD-ROM projects, and various other projects for clients like Philips, Kabel1, Leaf Holland, Museum of London.

    • Hiemstra & Rutten

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2000
      Television Producer

      Research, scenario writing and production of TV documentaries for Teleac and KRO.Concept, interaction design and production of TV websites and CD-ROM, including the first video based websites and a live simulcast broadcast on TV and internet for the current affairs programme for the KRO as part of the first broadband internet experiment in NL.

    • Chellomedia

      Oct 2000 - Jan 2006
      Senior Digital Producer

      Interaction design, build and delivery of DTV applications, incl. support of 3rd parties, including the award-winning Sport1 mosaic application

    • Liberty Global

      Jan 2006 - Apr 2017

      Product development, vendor relations, technical solutions and quality delivery of Video Content Metadata across Liberty Global’s international footprint for all existing and future TV UIsNegotiated 30% metadata cost reduction and improved KPI agreements whilst ensuring the continuation of serviceProduct Owner for new Metadata Aggregator systemRolled out many quality improvements, contributing to a wider quality focus in the company Strategy, product development, concept and delivery of eTV appsCreated 2nd best performing app in App Store, after the Youtube appGrew team from 2 to 10, maintaining high productivity and quality Build an exceptional strong team spirit and dynamic and flexible team Team lead, concept development and delivery of eTV appsDelivered Channel on Demand apps for major European BroadcastersContinuously improving production and delivery processes to improve quality & efficiency

      • Director Metadata

        Aug 2014 - Apr 2017
      • Director Production

        Apr 2011 - Aug 2014
      • Head of TV Content Production

        Jan 2006 - Mar 2011
    • 24i

      Nov 2017 - Sept 2020
      Head of Operations

      PMO, managing team of 20-80 people, company resource planning, supporting client escalations, optimising business processes and structure from start-up to scale-up, striving for continuous improvements and efficienciesSet up of scrum teams, integrating new staff/teams and defining new org structure - following various mergers and acquisitions – whilst continuing client deliveriesInterim COO, MT member, incl. HR, recruitment, site management

    • KidsKonnect

      Nov 2020 - now
      • Head of Customer Support

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Manager Consultancy & Support

        Nov 2020 - Dec 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Scrum Product Owner

      Zilverline
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Erna Beukers
      Emmy Award - 2007 2nd prize International Interactive Emmy Award for Best Interactive TV Service for the Sport1 Mosaic app, for which I'd done the concept, interaction design and build
    • Awarded to Erna Beukers
      NMA award - 2007 For the Sport1 Mosaic app, for which I'd done the concept, interaction design and build
    • Awarded to Erna Beukers
      Spin Award - 2007 Nominated for SpinAward for Best Interactive TV concept – VPRO 3VOOR12 Interactive TV app. Concept, interaction design and build done in cooperation with VPRO.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • nature conservation

      Issued by Natuurmonumenten on Jan 2004
      NatuurmonumentenAssociated with Erna Beukers
    • language buddy

      Issued by Taalmaatje on Jan 1999
      TaalmaatjeAssociated with Erna Beukers
    • initiator and organisor

      Issued by Straattheaterfestival Utrecht on Jan 1993
      Straattheaterfestival UtrechtAssociated with Erna Beukers
    • intro week organisor

      Issued by Utrecht University on Jan 1990
      Utrecht UniversityAssociated with Erna Beukers