Amy Somerville Galloway

Experience

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  Paragon Pixels / Crystal Cruises

  Aug 2009 - Oct 2012

  Assistant Photo Manager / Portrait and Events Photographer
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  Reportage By

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2013

  Freelance Wedding and Events Photographer
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  Omega/London 2012 Olympics

  Jul 2012 - Aug 2012

  Digital Production Assistant/Photographer
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  THE HUNGER

  Sept 2013 - Nov 2014

  Studio Manager

  Responsibility for overseeing all aspects of studio management to ensure the day-to-day smooth running; including:• Successfully managing all in-house and rental equipment through effective and positive relationship management with rental companies and suppliers.• Working in a collaborative manner with producers, 1st assistants, film teams and set builders throughout productions.• Assisting with castings, catering, set builds, maintenance and all aspects of health and safety.• Working closely with the PR team when organizing in-house parties and mail-outs.• Coordinating with post-production teams to hang exhibitions in the gallery within tight deadlines. Show less

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  Sunbeam Studios

  Feb 2015 - Sept 2017

  Studio Manager

  Responsibility for recruiting, onboarding and the day-to-day management and coaching of a team of studio assistants tasked to provide excellent client services, deliver projects on time and within costs and maintain high levels of performance. Additionally, managed all aspects of building facilities and repairs including, but not limited to, internet, phones and security with responsibility for monitoring and updating health and safety records, including risk assessments, food safety, fire and security. Show less

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  Sunbeam Studios

  Jan 2018 - Dec 2020

  Production / booking Manager

  Full responsibility and accountability for the successful and efficient running of the photo and film department, following a promotion within a year of joining the production team. Successfully improving profit margins by 9% year-on-year and over-achieving on 2019 targets, bringing in 69% of total sales; developing positive relationships with suppliers, negotiating rates and tailoring services to meet the needs of leading production companies and top fashion & beauty retailers.Other responsibilities include:• Day-to-day people management of a team of production and studio assistants, possessing the ability to lead, motivate and coach a team of professional employees, with a focus on development and performance.• Proactively overseeing high levels of customer service and ensuring the studios are always suitable and meet the requirements of clients.• Leading the sustainability practices of the business, now seen as an industry leader, through application of the key principles of refuse, reduce, reuse, rehome, recycle, replace, rot and respect to every area of delivery. Encouraging our supply chain to do the same.• Marketing of the business including social media, blog, newsletters & location agencies etc.• Effective integration and management of an online booking and diary management and project management software.• Conducting and reporting on market research including trending photographers, locations and competition.• Managing productions and drive additional sales through catering, equipment and set building• Managing equipment, catering, set builds, styling & production requirements.• Negotiating rates and deals with leading equipment suppliers of photographic and film equipment. Show less

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  Sunbeam Studios

  Dec 2020 - May 2022

  General Manager

  • Analysed cross-company workflows and implemented more effective and efficient processes including switching calendar management, bookkeeping systems and introducing CRM (Salesforce). Reducing the need for manual tasks and optimizing team efficiency, resulting in more time to engage with clients and make proactive calls.• Closely monitor studios’ activity using occupancy reports, sales reports and frequently talking with clients. Uses P&Ls and occupancy reports to map trends, predict sales turnover and set targets. • Demonstrated successful team leadership: managing, training, motivating the team. Creatively developing and recruiting new roles for the restructuring of the company. Implemented a company training program. Setting KPIs and targets. Introduced Mental Health & Wellbeing training. • Developing business and marketing plan to re-launch events in 2023 (post refurbishments), including building a solid network with leading industry suppliers, production companies and party planners. • Established a budget agreed by the Director which has been carefully used to shape and improve the team and studio• Working closely with finance, approving payments, keeping track of aged debts, cash flow & payroll. • First point of contact for all HR related issues, recruitment, managing rota• Working with Albert, AdGreen and Better Futures+ to continually monitor the company’s carbon footprint and implement strategy to reduce further. For example, auditing food waste so we can report back to external caterers to assist them in producing less & introducing cycle to work scheme• Reviewing and updating company policies including insurance, health & safety• Found creative ways to keep the business operating around Covid-19 restrictions and refurbishments whilst carefully considering health, safety and risk assessments. • Conducted market research to ensure the business remains an industry leader. Show less

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  Pro Motion Hire

  Jun 2022 - Mar 2023

  Senior Booking Coordinator
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  BBC Studios

  Mar 2023 - now

  Production Accountant