Dynamic Company Director at Morning Starr Productions with a proven track record in creative content development and organisational management. Expert in negotiating contracts and leading diverse teams to deliver innovative projects. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and driving successful marketing strategies, leveraging analytical thinking to forecast trends and improve performance.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company Director
Morning Starr Productions
Wyoming, NSW
05.2009 - Current
Senior Producer from development to distribution.
Sourced and negotiated investment, talent, sponsorship and distribution contracts across a vast range of national and international productions.
Oversaw the full Producers Offset application through Screen Australia, from application to completion.
Managed PAYG accounting and superannuation for talent and crew. for talent and crew.
Selected favorable filming locations and attained required permits to support shoot schedule
Led daily production meetings and weekly production calls
Managed video shoots, set teams and performers while creating work schedules and operating production equipment
Coordinated with clients to define project specifications, vision, scope and budget
Oversaw development of company website and fielded customer questions sent electronically
Developed ideas, produced and edited vast types of projects for various media and platforms
Created production schedules for every step of video production
Assisted clients and creative teams in scriptwriting and set design.
Developed promotional materials, posters and videos
Created innovative and original marketing plans to promote products and services in local, regional, national and international markets
Collaborated closely with legal counsels on various matters related to intellectual property rights protection
Provided leadership in organizational change initiatives to drive efficiency improvements across the company.
Utilized advanced analytics techniques such as predictive modeling to forecast trends in sales, costs and revenue growth
Led teams in developing new products, services and processes to meet customer needs
Monitored financial performance against budget goals and identified areas of improvement
Managed relationships with vendors, suppliers and other external partners to ensure cost-effective operations
Organized events aimed at increasing brand awareness among target audiences
Directed the development of annual budgets for all departments within the organization
Cultivated a culture of innovation by encouraging employees to think outside the box when solving problems
Oversaw day-to-day operations of multiple departments while meeting deadlines efficiently
Analyzed customer feedback data to identify opportunities for process enhancement
Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout all production facilities
Facilitated strategic planning sessions with executive team members to set long-term objectives for the organization
Maintained excellent communication with stakeholders at all levels, including customers, shareholders, board members, and senior management.
Coordinated resources from different departments within the organization towards achieving common goals
Negotiated contracts with third party vendors while ensuring terms met corporate standards
Communicated regularly with producers to update on status of production and potential issues
Negotiated with vendors to acquire appropriate equipment
Managed all aspects of project from start to finish by hiring crew members, booking locations and scheduling shooting days
Interpreted script to gain understanding of story and narrative style
Created shooting schedule based on time constraints and production needs
Scheduled and attended meetings with studio executives
Evaluated script for technical feasibility and artistic merit
Motivated actors to produce best dramatic performance
Facilitated communication between production staff and actors
Developed innovative approaches to creating visual effects
Conducted actor auditions and selected cast based on film content and audience
Coordinated the scheduling of shooting locations and crew
Prepared staff work schedules and assigned specific duties
Reviewed financial statements, sales reports, and other performance data to measure productivity
Monitored suppliers to efficiently provide needed goods and services within budgetary limitsthe
Project Manager 24hr Residential Care
The Housing Connection
Chatswood, Nsw
11.2005 - 04.2008
Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment
Formulated treatment plan strategies with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and continuous care plan
Explained medical care options to help families make informed healthcare decisions
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Analyzed key performance indicators to assess and manage risk, evaluating patient care and creating procedural changes to increase efficiency
Coordinated referrals to specialists, hospitalizations, ER visits, ancillary testing and other enabling services for patients
Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels
Monitored and inspected staff processes to eliminate hazards posed for both residents and staff while ensuring continuous compliance with regulations
Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations
Support Worker Disability Services
Caring Connections
Winchester, Hampshire
10.2000 - 02.2004
Documented client progress in confidential files
Provided complex crisis intervention and stabilization to patients in psychological distress
Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
Drove clients safely to social activities and appointments
Prepared nutritious meals to meet individual dietary needs for clients
Maintained safety with tidy, clean and hazard-free home environments
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care
Adhered to company requirements for patient interactions and care standards
Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients
Designed individualized plans detailing daily activities and needs for patients
Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and incidents
Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce medication administration standards team-wide
Support Worker
Support 2 U
Portsmouth
06.1997 - 11.1999
Kept accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork
Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
Completed psychosocial evaluations and needs assessments
Ran errands for patients, did shopping and picked up other necessities
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being
Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned station and service areas
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers
Assisted patients with self-administered medications
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
Treated clients and families with respect and dignity
Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records
Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills
Maintained patient rooms by making beds, sweeping units and wiping down surfaces
Education
Graduate Certificate - Counselling
Edith Cowan University
Perth
01-2025
BA (Hons) - Performing Arts
University of Winchester
United Kingdom
06-2003
Skills
Creativity and innovation
Analytical thinking
Problem-solving
Cast and crew supervision
Content development
Verbal and written communication
Rules and regulations
Crisis management
Process improvement
Certification
OH&S Consultation
Working With Children Check
Mental Health First Aid
References
Suzanne Stanton, The Mawland Group / Swiss Belhotel, Director And Corporate Council 0419 621 126