Tom Wild

Tom Wild

IT & Facilities Engineer

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  • About me

    Director at Project Power

  • Education

    • University of Glamorgan

      2008 - 2011
      BSc (Honours) Live Event Technology Live Events, Sound, Lighting, AV, TV, Rigging Systems, Power Distribution and Electrical Engineering Upper Second Class with Honours
    • Gordano School

      2003 - 2008
      A Levels and GCSEs Information Technology
  • Experience

    • Harmsen Tilney Shane

      Mar 2004 - Apr 2010
      IT & Facilities Engineer

      Responsible for the day-to-day running of the IT Network at HQ and remote sites as well as facilities issues including managing the Company Car Fleet, equipment asset pool and building issues.

    • Gordano School

      May 2006 - Jun 2008
      AV Engineer
    • SWG Events

      May 2010 - Feb 2015

      A Multi-Skilled Project Manager covering all areas of the Business from Sound, Lighting, Power, AV, Rigging and Production Infrastructure. Process - Taking projects from initial conception and brief meeting through the quotation stage through to ensuring safe and efficient delivery of the company's services on site. This includes management of Crew (both in-house and Freelance) as well as Sub-contractors and third party-provided services.This typically includes quotation pitching, client liaison as the primary contact, managing client expectations and ensuring effective service delivery on site using available resources delivering a quality end project whilst maintaining Company Profit Margins.Project Management of the company's large scale Production Infrastructure projects including Venue Design, Specification, Compliance issues, SAG Liaison and compilation of Statutory Paperwork.Heading up the Company's new but rapidly expanding Event Power Division including acquisition of New Business and taking projects through from Quotation to On-Site Delivery to ensure a smooth seamless process for our Clients.Other responsibilities include Company Vehicle Fleet Management, Booking Freelance Crew and management of the companies IT infrastructure. Show less

      • Project Manager

        Jul 2010 - Feb 2015
      • Event Power Engineer

        May 2010 - Mar 2011
    • Project Power

      Jan 2014 - now

      Responsible for the day-to-day running of SWGPower including Management of Key Contracts, Business Development and Growth in line with the companies development plan.My day-to-day work varies hugely in scope - taking clients from quotation and specification stage through to delivery and evaluation ensuring that there is a high level of consistency and quality in everything we do. I am highly motivated and always believe in doing the best for our clients - delivering what they need when they need it and always being on the end of the phone.A results driven, Ops Director overseeing all jobs including ensuring kit is properly checked, maintained, inspected, Generator PDI's and maintenance cycles are carefully monitored as well as ensuring that quality, value for money and expertise at are the heart of what we do, always.A large amount of my work includes overseeing the companies compliance - looking after key company systems including negotiation of key contracts such as Insurances, Vehicle Fleet Leasing and Maintenance and IT infrastructure always looking to streamline and increase efficiency. Show less

      • Director

        Mar 2019 - now
      • Operations and Projects Director

        Mar 2015 - now
      • Projects Manager

        Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • RTITB Telescopic and Rough Terrain Lift Truck Operator

      RTITB
      May 2011
    • BS7909:2011 The Code of Practice for the creation and operation of Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment and Related Purposes

      City & Guilds
      Oct 2014
    • IEE 17th Edition: Requirements for Electrical Installations

      City & Guilds
      Jul 2009
    • BS2391 - Inspection testing and certification

      City & Guilds
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Various Roles including Leadership and Support

      Issued by The Scout Association on Feb 2008
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