Michael Donovan
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2015 |
Production assistant
Television |
Wolf Hall Michael Donovan |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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1999 | BA(hons) Film, Radio, Television Studies | Staffordshire university |
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About me
I have worked in Production, Audio Visual and Live Events for around 24 years, the last 14 operating as a International Technical Event Production, operations and Account Manager.I am now seeking my next assignment opportunity. Until now I have been operating on a contract basis and as a freelancer, however I am also open to consider permanent positons.
I have a wealth of technical production, project and operations management experience, covering a range of industries. These include live events, design and show build, corporate conferencing, Speaker Preview slide design and management, electrical engineering, building management systems (BMS), multimedia Installation and catering. I have held multiple contracts worldwide, within Europe and the UK.
I am hired because of my ability to technically manage, visualise and transform bespoke client briefs, and projects. Pull key production personnel and crew together and multi-manage large teams.
Clients have fed back that I am a passionate, energetic, innovative, insightful and focused manager who holds high standards. My interpersonal skills are praised on my ability to form working relationships based on trust quickly. Plus the communicative skill to push constructive discussions, around the execution and delivery of events when needed.
I am based in Bristol, but as you will see from my CV I am very comfortable working across the UK, Europe or Internationally. 50% of assignments being world-wide.
I would welcome a conversation regarding permanent or freelance opportunities you may have.
Referees:
Available on request
Additional information:
24 years business experience operating as an International Technical Events and film/television Production & Operations Manager, with the primary focus to lead and support Companies or Exhibition, Installation & Live Events Agencies in the delivery of major productions and projects worldwide across various industry sectors. A highly skilled individual with natural ability to bring a client's brief to beyond their expectations through the exceptional skills in project management, business and commercial acumen, technical installation and strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead and bring together high performing creative and technical professional teams; aptitude for creating memorable and desirable products to drive productivity to ultimately drive best in class client & customer experience.
KEY SKILLS:
Production Management
Project Management
Installation Management
Operations Management
Electrical Engineer
Event producer
Systems design
Site management
Budget planning
Client relationships
Worldwide Events
International Logistics
Cameraman
LED wall
Projection mapping
Conferences
Stage management
HS&E Knowledge
Show Calling
VOG
Speaker Preview Management
PERSONAL SKILLS:
Communication/Influencing
Negotiation
Innovation/Creative Vision
Problem Solving
Analytical
Team Player
Dependable
Attention to detail
Motivated & Enthusiastic
Strong Work Ethic
Articulate
Results Driven
COMPANY PORTFOLIO TO DATE:
Falmouth University, Nationwide, UBS, NHS, Multiple Trade Magazine award shows, Dominoes, Premier Inn, British Energy, Lloyds Bank, University of the West of England, Muller, Connections High End Luxury Travel, Estrella, BP
WORLDWIDE EVENTS:
Brazil, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Switzerland, France, Germany, Philippines, Spain, Philippines, USA, India, Sweden
CELEBRITY CLIENT WORK:
Claudia Winkleman, Alexander Armstrong, Davina McCall, Tim Vine, Hugh Edwards, Ruby Wax. Alan Dedicoat.
CAREER - TOP 3 ACHIEVEMENTS TO DEMONSTRATE RANGE OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
" Client (on-going relationship): Connections (Part of the Jacobs Media Group) Brief: As Technical Production Manager responsible for leading the planning and execution of multi-media platforms of high end luxury travel events which brings 80 business to business global travel leaders together at different locations across the globe to experience various seminars over a 3 day period. This involved working with multi-cultural groups and local companies and suppliers within regions.
Scope of Event: 1 day production build, covering the entire hotel's conference facilities, which typically is 3 large conference suites, 4 meeting rooms, restaurant area and grounds. The events were also hosted at other sites and venue in-country which required additional technical set-up and site visit planning. Countries covered: Brazil, Phuket, Spain, India.
" Client: HBOS. Brief: As Production Manager responsible for the successful execution of a 2 day AGM and Conference holding 1500 delegates at Manchester Arena. This involved leading 50 crew members and multiple stakeholders in terms of seniority and diversity.
Scope of Event Installation: 1 day build of: 1 Theatre, 40 Exhibitors, 3 Break-out Seminar Rooms.
" Client: Wales Education Board. Brief: 6 month assignment as Multi Media Installation Project Manager to transform a green site building into a fully-functional multi-media college over 2-sites. Completed 3 weeks earlier than project lead time allocated and achieved under budget set.
Scope of installation: 80 Teaching Rooms requiring full AV set-up and multi-media interfacing including Smart Boards; Gymnasium requiring 6:1 audio system and multi-media rack; 3 Hair Salons requiring multi-media rack and speaker sound system; Main Atrium with 10:2 surround sound system with motorised HD projector and screen.
PERSONAL DETAILS:
Location: Bristol (flexible to travel global)
Driving Licence:
Full UK and Motorcycle
Linked in Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-donovan-81a99584/
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Company: Freelance / Contract
Michael Donovan Event & Production Management
Position: Technical Events & Multi-Media Production Manager
(UK & International)
Production, Project Management, Producer,
Operations Manager, Multi-media, BMS Electrical
Engineering Management.
Dates: 2004 to Present
Operating as a self-employed contractor completing multi complex technical projects and events with long and short contracts simultaneously whilst maintaining high level of results and positive feedback from clients internal and external. Delivered a full range of bespoke technical management services including production, operations, engineering, producing and designing. Leading diverse teams in a range of project environments from Construction, government controlled Institutional and worldwide venues.
These projects include Electrical Engineering BMS (Building management Systems), Multimedia installation, Exhibition, Live events and Roadshows along with supporting award winning companies such as Connections - Best Conference at Eventex Awards 2017.
Examples of Key Achievements:
" Zero injuries to self or crew.
" 0% failures in rigging, system, set & equipment during live show.
" 100% 1st time pass rate on all Risk and Method statements presented to the Site Event Management Teams.
" 50+ bespoke schematic technical drawings delivered to plan and cost and approval standards.
" Instrumental to provide time dependent results to Operations; Projects and Productions, with a 'get it right first time' mentality in order to ensure efficiency, budget restraints and positive results.
" Designed, organised, operated, mixed and produced multiple Cameras, visuals, video and stage management for 4 day Music festivals in UK and Europe including Echofest in Serbia, which become the most visited stage throughout the Echofest festival.
" Regarded as a Camera Operator of choice for key suppliers such as ITV, DFS, Partridge Films for multiple film shoots including TV commercials, Live sports coverage, music videos, history films, landscape, wildlife and wedding photographer with over 100 events and prints covered.
" Provided various comprehensive technical solutions over the past 14 years for Clients that have resulted in memorable events; visually stunning set designs and teaching rooms.
" Worked with Celebrity Artists and presenters on multiple award winning shows and have been fundamental in producing the running of events in the way they translate the theme and clients brief.
Company: Evans Audio visual Staging
Position: Technical Production / Operations / Operator / Engineer
Dates: removed
Contracted for a year and Successfully delivered AGM's, Conferences, Award and Road shows for 50-500 people across multi industries for clients including Aspects, Hobbs Fashion show, Matrix Hair and Schwarzkopf throughout the UK and Europe. Received Fantastic client feedback and increased business production.
Company: Sounds Commercial
Position: Cameraman / Audio Visual Technician / Operator
Dates: removed / removed
" Filmed film shoots; vox pops; award shows; pieces to camera; corporate videos.
" Managed, operated and setup all types of events across the UK with direct client management.
" Integral to the company operation and successful repeat client business by engaging clients with clear communication and implementation of ideas.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
BA (Hons) Film, Television and Radio Studies; Staffordshire university
Sept 97 - Jul 99
BTEC HND Time Based Media; Newcastle College
Sept 95 - Jul 97
BTEC ND, Audio Visual Studies; Brunel College, Bristol
Sept 93 - Jul 95
BTEC FD, Graphic design, Brunel College, Bristol
Sept 92 - Jul 93
Christie Projection / LED / Video Tile Courses
June 2012
First Aid
Nov 2010
Trend Systems BMS Design Engineer
Mar 2012
CSCS card holder (Construction Skills Certification Scheme)
Apr 2012
UKATA (Asbestos Training Association) Trained. Jan 2014
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Camera Operator |
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Job Titles | Video Editor, Production Assistant (PA), Production Manager, Camera Operator, Chaperone / Driver, Live Programming / Broadcasting, Technical Director / Vision Mixer |
Years in industry | 6+ years |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |