Sally Anderson

Currently working on a freelance basis as Production Manager with Medium Rare Content, KPMG, Sam I Am Management & Fashion Brands, Commonry & French Connection.

• Project Management : Oversee end-to-end project management for catalogue production, ensuring timely and efficient execution of tasks.
• Team Leadership : Lead and manage a team of photographers, stylists, Hair & makeup artists, digital teams and assistants involved in catalogue production.
• Budget Oversight: Manage and allocate budgets effectively, ensuring cost-effectiveness in production while adhering to financial constraints.
• Timeline Management : Develop and maintain production schedules, ensuring that deadlines are met for catalogue releases and other related projects.
• Collaboration: Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams, including creative, marketing, and design teams, to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to catalogue production.
• Supplier Relations: Build and maintain relationships with external vendors, photographer & models agents, councils and government agencies for locations and other local studios to ensure high-quality production and cost-effective solutions.
• Problem Solving: Address and resolve any issues or challenges that may arise during the production process, ensuring a smooth and successful catalogue release.
• Training and Development: Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to junior team members to enhance their skills and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the Business.
• Studio Management overseeing all aspects of the studio's operations, ensuring smooth workflow, efficient utilization of resources, and exceptional client service. Playing a pivotal role in managing both the creative and administrative aspects of the studio, coordinating with photographers, clients, and support staff to deliver high-quality photographic services.

• Project Manage all functions aimed at achieving a profitable outcome in production of commercial

Photography and photo shoots within a studio environment and on location.

• Production scheduling , quoting, negotiating costs with suppliers

• Collaboration : Liaise with photographers and crew i.e. stylists, Hair & Make up artists, talent and location agents, caterers.

• Test shoot coordination: produce and manage tests and portfolio development in conjunction with the marketing department and photographers.

• Client Engagement: Engaged in direct communication with clients to understand their requirements and preferences.

Budget Management: Process supplier invoices end of month billing, reconciliation & update sales report

• National outdoor, press and magazine campaigns for all of Universal! Pictures Australasia's

• Management of national outdoor campaigns including Adshel, JC Decaux, APN Outdoor and Eyecorp. Development and production of Universal Pictures Publicity Department film invitations and

Premiere event passes dealing with external suppliers and printers.

• Supply localised approved assets for third party promotions for Universal HomeEntertainment.

• Day to day management of the Revlon Cosmetic account, adapting international assets and localising for the Australasian Markets.

• Liaising with and acting as the link between, the client and agency by maintaining regular

Contact and ensure that communication flows effectively.

• Managing fiscal duties including campaign budgets and controlling costs as well as

Preparation of monthly budget and management review reports for Universal Pictures.

• Day to day running of the office including ordering stationary, kitchen supplies and building

maintenance.

• Organising overseas AGM's for 20 staff including, accommodation daily itineraries and travel.

Planning of all staff events.

Management: of office standards, meeting room diaries, guest visits, boardroom catering, building

maintenance. Managing and updating databases.

• Management of new jobs into daily Work In Progress reports and data entry of jobs into

MYOB accounting system

• Reception: Office Administration: Providing administrative support to two Managing

Directors and Creative Director, including preparation of meeting agendas, booking Meetings, organising busy schedules, and travel arrangements.