Ross Wilkins

Experience

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  BSkyB

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Production Assistant

  Assisted the production team through their golf and football coverage during 2001-2002.

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  ANDREW MILLER PRODUCTIONS, LLC

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Marketing and Merchandise Production Manager

  Project Managed the Joan Armatrading 'Lovers Speak' UK tour in their marketing and merchandise activation. This was a 28 Venue tour across the UK, including a two nights at The Royal Albert Hall. I had sole responsibility for the sales of merchandise and program production throughout the tour. The role included pre-tour visits to the venues to discuss sales areas and staffing, as well as having to report the commercial outcome back to the tour managers.

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  MRFS GROUP AV, FIRE & SECURITY

  Feb 2004 - Aug 2011

  Operations Manager - AV, Fire & Security

  A Senior Manager in charge of the Installation Department for Audio Visual, Fire and Security, CCTV and Access Control, with responsibility for all major project management, managing key accounts and High Net worth Individuals as well as having the commercial responsibility for the entire department. A major part of the senior management team actively involved in boardroom level decisions and strategic planning. Along with the Managing Director, I managed and planned the Integration of Home Automation systems into the business, mainly revolving around Crestron and Control 4.I Managed a dedicated team of 5 project managers, subcontract engineers, internal engineers as well as office staff.Previous positions held within the company:-- Senior Accounts Manager- Specialist and Key Accounts Manager - Technical Estimator Show less

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  Samsung Electronics

  Sept 2011 - Sept 2012

  Senior Event PM on the Olympic Torch Relay - London2012 (Contract)

  Senior Event Project Manager for the delivery of Samsung’s sponsorship activation at the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration Events. Overall responsibility of the project, managing both the 'Live' on-stage content and the experiential activation across the 66 live event locations throughout the UK. Working alongside the other presenting partners Coca-Cola and Lloyds. Whilst constantly reporting to LOCOG and the 60+ councils across the UK.The tour was split into two areas: On StageThe team and I created a street dance and high energy music stage show, featuring Britain’s Got Talent dance act Twist and Pulse, aimed towards the launch of the new Samsung GS3. The show was product focused and culminated in a Gigapan photo of each crowd, which produced both online content for the digital department and a legacy for Samsung’s Olympic activity. We performed a total of 66 shows in 70 days across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.Experiential ActivationThe team and I produced two vehicles in order to showcase the latest range of products, the design of vehicles had to be focused on the brands premium look & feel, with a major importance on interaction with the latest mobile products, whilst linking with the stage show where possible. Major consideration was also given to designing the vehicles for deployment on varying terrains and for use in Britain’s unpredictable weather.On completion of the tour an operational and commercial report was produced in order to analyze performance and the KPI targets and budgets set out from the start from HQ. Show less

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  Southchurch Building Contracts

  Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

  Operations Manager (Contract)

  Operations Manager at Southchurch, working across the four aspects of the business, main contracting, specialist works, consulting and interiors. Heading up new processes, marketing, sales IT & office infrastructure, HR documentation and all other general operational aspects including financial reporting from each of the 4 areas of work into the directors. Full responsibility of all company accreditations such as Safe contractor, NHBC, FMB, CHAS and Construction line.Overall responsibility for the AV and Security package management, tenders, design including CAD drawings, both on and off site as well as consultancy on these aspects. Show less

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  Crestron International

  Dec 2013 - Jun 2015

  Specifications Development Manager

  As someone who has had experience working on both the Integrator and Contractor side my remit is to help developers, consultants and end users specify and design bespoke systems to suit their individual requirements at the right budget using the leading Audio Visual Technology in the industry.

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  Comelit | UK | Door Entry | Home Automation | Access Control | IP Intercom

  Jul 2015 - Feb 2017

  Specifications Development Manager

  Working in the Residential sector alongside Developers, Main Contractors, Consultants, Architects and Interior Designers, in order to produce proposals, specifications, schematics and all round design consultancy on Comelit's entire product range, specialising in Comelit's Simple Home Automation Product.Also heading up the Comelit Group UK's social media activity.

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  Invision UK

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2017

  Area Manager - Projects

  Working in the Residential and Commercial space. The southern representative of the Invision projects team, across Invision's range of brands, to bring specific project support on design, cinema design as well as commercial agreements for projects.RTI I Comelit I Lilin I Invision Cinema Brands

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  MRFS GROUP AV, FIRE & SECURITY

  Jul 2017 - Mar 2022

  Audio / Visual and Integrated Systems:- Single Dwelling, Large Scale MDU, Hospitality and Commercial Projects.MRFS Group are a Cedia Member, installing a range of control systems; Control4, Crestron, RTI and Comelit.

  • Managing Director

    Mar 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Director of Integration and Projects

    Jul 2017 - Feb 2020
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  KBO Fire & Security

  Mar 2022 - Oct 2024

  Commercial Director
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  Sensetech Systems Ltd

  Oct 2024 - now

  Pre Construction Director