Simon Kershaw

Experience

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  Weta Digital

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2013

  Production Assistant

  Assisted across the entire vfx production pipeline of multiple vfx feature films.Example Productions: The Hobbit, Iron Man 3, The Wolverine

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  Moving Picture Company

  Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  Production Coordinator

  I led a team of 30 digital artists, supervisors, and leads in the VFX lighting and rendering department, managing schedules, predicting work needs up to six months ahead, and staying within budget. I oversaw project data, established daily processes, and provided clear updates to production heads. Production example: VFX production for the Academy Award-winning film "The Jungle Book" for Best VFX.

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  Trixter

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Production Coordinator

  Managed full vfx pipeline for Munich and Berlin-based artists, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality output. I maintained project velocity with precise work estimates, improved internal processes to ensure quality, and analyzed project data to develop efficient strategies. My effective communication strategies eliminated brief ambiguities, reducing work iterations. Production example: VFX production for the Sony and Marvel collaboration on "Spider-Man: Homecoming," coordinating multi-location efforts to deliver outstanding results. Show less

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  TERRITORY Influence (Bertelsmann Group)

  Apr 2018 - Mar 2020

  Managed comprehensive marketing operations on UK platforms for Procter & Gamble, guiding projects from inception to completion. Aligned organisational objectives with a focus on brand establishment, building trusting connections with the customer base, and devising effective creative and operational strategies for diverse European markets.Project example:Pampers Platform: Manage Pampers Squad platform and the annual schedule of marketing campaigns to connect customers directly with products to generate online social activity and brand loyalty. Show less

  • Senior Project Manager

    Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  • Project Manager

    Apr 2018 - Aug 2019
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  Topalsson GmbH

  Apr 2020 - Oct 2020

  IT Project Manager

  Oversaw a multi-disciplinary technical team in the build of a configurator for luxury car manufacturer. Ensured constant focus on delivering a digital product with high-end customer experience and attention to detail to match the luxury brand identity. Implemented agile methodologies, maintaining concise project management for efficient delivery, with a focus on lean documentation and communication.

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  OSF Digital

  May 2021 - Mar 2024

  Senior Delivery Manager

  Lead global teams in value-driven Salesforce implementations, overseeing incremental development across diverse cloud projects, while monitoring budgets, timelines, risks, and stakeholder relationships for successful program delivery.Project examples:Data Cloud: First data cloud implementation with Mobile SDK in New Zealand, collecting customer data across 8 websites and a complex app in order to better understand customers and target them with customised content and ads for higher engagement and revenue potential.Commerce Cloud: B2B Commerce implementation for global solar panel manufacturer catering to complex pricing, payment and shipping requirements, to increase operational efficiency and modernize the customer experience. Show less

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  Skie

  Jul 2024 - now

  Project Manager