Joshua Anderson

As managing partner of AU, it was my role to help launch the company and be the driver of all things experiential production and live events. I helped procure work, onboard suppliers, negotiate rates, resource staff and develop optimised management systems to ensure the company had strong roots.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all project budgets, reconcile and manage in company overall P&L
• Manage and produce all experiential and event jobs coming through the agency
• Onboard and continuous management of aall key stakeholders and suppliers with rate negotiations
• Run creative lead on execution of major projects and resource and manage external designers to provide 3D renders, design components, and FA
• Manage all 3rd party and supplier purchase orders and invoicing, working with an external accounts agency
• All scoping, estimating and negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders to meet clients budgets
• CDC, OP and DA planning on major projects
• Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
• Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
• Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
• Managed complex projects across multiple departments, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
• Mentored junior staff members, resulting in a more cohesive team and increased overall performance.

Key Clientele:

• Amazon
• Bumble
• Clearly Music Festival
• Diageo: Johnnie Walker, Singletons, Talisker
• Drum
• Fever
• Penfolds
• Zurich

As head of production at Traffik, it was my responsibility to own the workload and profitability of my department. I lead all things careers for my team, built the team from 1 to 6 people across both Sydney and Melbourne and managed their workloads and careers within the business. I met KPI's, delivered countless activations and ensured that the reputation of the business grew along the way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curated team of 6 producers (junior through senior) and manage their career pathways and growth within agency
• Manage team workflow across multiple projects and identify resourcing bottlenecks
• Manage all major projects, working with keys stakeholders and suppliers for delivery
• Scope and manage feasibility across all new experiential projects, working both with account service and creative to sure what we are selling is achievable
• Manage all 3rd party relationships
• Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
• Increased employee productivity by implementing comprehensive training programs and performance evaluations.
• Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth, resulting in increased market share and profitability.
• Achieved established KPI for company, regional team and individual performance through teamwork and focus on customers.
• Managed diverse team of professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
• Championed process improvements that led to increased efficiency in project delivery timelines without compromising quality standards.
• Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
• Evaluated market trends, competitor analysis, and customer feedback to inform ongoing strategic decision-making and ensure organisation''s continued success.
• Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Key Clientele:

• Diageo: Talisker, Bundaberg Rum, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Gordons, Johnnie Walker
• Samsung
• Dunlop
• Squealing Pig
• Samsung
• Ikea

As Senior Producer, I started this role as a freelancer then moved to full-time after 3 months. I then revolutionalised the production arm at Traffik, using my own suppliers and network to start producing award-winning work for the agency. I was the only Sydney producer selected to stay with the agency through COVID and assisted the agency deliver great work during COVID and start developing the production team further coming out of COVID. Employee of the month on 3 seperate occasions for delivering great work and bringing higher profitability for the agency.

Key responsibilities:

• Moved from freelancer role to full-time, quickly turning into lead producer for agency
• Maintained lead role post COVID and started to work towards head of production role.
• Managed over 30 projects in 2 years as Senior Producer
• Managed supplier onboarding and negotiations
• Managed all activation budgets and profitability

Key Clientele

• Diageo - Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Johnnie Walker, Bundaberg Rum, Pimms
• Ikea
• AirBnb
• Samsung
• Amazon Prime Video
• Amazon Prime
• Twitch
• King Street Wharf
• Solotel
• B-Fit
• Henkel
• Transferwise
• Bumble

As Director, I was responsible for sourcing all new work, managing all documentation, budget planning and crew sourcing, working with my key contacts to ensure event delivery across a vast range of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Planning Documentation
• Event Management
• Team & Crew Sourcing and Management
• Project Feasibility Scoping
• Budget Management
• Site Management
• Logistical Management
• On site operational management
• Contractor and Supplier Liaison
• Infrastructure Sourcing and Management
• Creative Development

Clientele

• IMG Culinary - Taste of Sydney
• Good Things Music Festival
• Visual Empire - Christmas Supply
• Parramatta City Council - NYE, Australia Day
• FOMO Festival
• Ultra Music Festival
• Mardi Gras Parade
• Cellarmasters
• Tansmission Music Festival
• One Day Entertainment
• VIVID Festival
• Good Design Awards

As the lead event manager at PEL, I was responsible for managing all event documentation, planning and budgeting. Ensuring profitability for the business and working hand in hand with suppliers to deliver events along the eastern seaboard. I resourced and managed interns for the business and worked alongside colleagues to develop growth pathways for members within the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise and procure work with new clients
• Submit tenders for business and manage successful bids
• Onboard and manage external suppliers and stakeholders
• On site event operations management
• On site event site management
• Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics
• Event planning and documentation - POPE and DA
• Team Management
• Event Feasibility and Scoping
• Budget management

Key Clientele

• Snowtunes Music Festival
• Defqon.1 Music Festival
• Creamfields Australia Music Festival
• Sydney Royal Easter Show
• VIVID Sydney
• Caloundra Music Festival
• St. Ives Medieval Faire

As project manager, it was my responsibility to manage supply, logistics and planning for the installation of Christmas infrastructure across multiple clients. I worked within a small projects team to ensure all stakeholder and supplier requirements were delivered on time and on budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget management and reconciliation
• Contractor liaison and management
• Site management
• Logistics for installation and dismantle
• Feasibility and scoping
• Infrastructure sourcing and management
• Client relations

Key Clientele:

• Sydney Airport - International and Domestic
• Queen Victoria Building
• Broadway Shopping Centre
• Charlestown Shopping Centre
• Mirvac Properties
• Investa Properties