Philip Clifton

Experience

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  Self employed

  Mar 1998 - Apr 2008

  Self-employed Joiner

  working with:• Work Haus projects ltd - Heritage & Museums throughout the UK • Scenic Route ltd – Specialist in Theming & Attractions Globally• Production Imagineers – Theatre sets, Exhibitions & Theming• Paul Kozyra Specialist Joiners - Building & installing bespoke Joinery

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  Paragon Creative Ltd

  Apr 2008 - Jan 2017

  Appointed Joinery Production Manager and tasked with managing the Production & Installation of a number of large, bespoke and often complex Projects. In this role I defined new and refined current production processes, implemented many successful strategies to rescue failing projects and increase profit margins.• Eureka! Museum-Halifax (£1.7m), Successful children’s interactive museum, design, build & installation. • The Olympic Museum-Lausanne Switzerland (£6.9m) – Design, build and install of one of the cornerstones of Olympism – sport, art and education – through its ultra-modern, interactive facility.• Kidzania-London (£3m) – An indoor interactive city built for children in Westfield shopping center. Show less

  • Production Manager - Head of Joinery

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2017

  • Joiner/ Team leader

    Apr 2008 - Jan 2012
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  Paragon Creative

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Production/Project & Programme Manager

  Appointed Production Manager leading multiple Specialist teams & projects to create bespoke attractions. My responsibilities include Production & Project Management of various multimillion £ Programmes for a wide range of clients globally. Adept at implementing & refining Production Processes to shorten timescales, improve efficiency and reduce costs. • Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre – 3.5m - A world-class museum district within Kuwait and has recently been awarded the 2019 Commercial Integrator Integration Award. This project was completed on time against all odds due to effective flow management through production and effective management of multiple subcontractors. • Motiongate DPR - 17m - Dubai Park and Resorts Hollywood inspired theme park, this fast paced project brought in on time. • SABIC-Saudi 1.8m - Saudi Arabian Basic Industries Corporation Interactive Museum, a challenging multiple exhibit build within a themed environment. Another happy client and successful turnkey project in the Middle-East.• Dinotropolis – Bluewater - A indoor interactive Dinosaur soft play & animatronic attraction for children in Bluewater Shopping Centre, Project completed on time and within budget. • York Art gallery - Kaiser Chiefs Exhibition – A bespoke Exhibition which was designed, built and installed within a 3 week timeframe, delivered on time within budget. Show less

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  Unusual Projects Ltd

  Sept 2019 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Production Manager

    Sept 2019 - May 2021