CV
Profile
Alex Rae
88 Coldharbour Road,
Redland,
Bristol BS67SB
Phone:------------3 / Email: ------------
I am an accomplished Managing Director, Project Manager and multiple Business Owner with extensive experience and a proven track record in growing revenue and delivering large-scale initiatives within the Software Development, Digital Product and Film sectors. Recognised as an influential leader with expertise in the fields of Business Development, Account Management and Full Lifecycle Project Management. Currently studying towards qualifications in: PMP (Project Management Professional), Prince2: foundation / practitioner and agile, expecting to qualify in October 2019.
Core Skills
• Confidence with a range of Project Management methods including Waterfall, Agile and SCRUM
• Knowledge of Trello, Open Project and more
• Knowledge of CRM, CMS and Web Technologies:
• Team Management skills
Professional Experience
Managing Director / Project Manager
Falcon Productions Bristol Limited:
Film production business and industry leading designer and manufacturer of camera technology.
Responsible for the planning and execution of all projects:
Key Achievements:
• Increased revenue by 250% and profit margin by 7.5% in year 2 by implementing new business strategies: improving project management processes and efficiency
• Deployed new internal software management and monitoring systems increasing productivity by 10%
• Saved £5k for delivering £75k camera technology project two weeks early, under budget in logistically complex and initially unrealistic time constraints
• Compiled and presented project documentation for a film project that secured £150k finance from the C------------ CEO and CFO
• Effectively managed a team of 10 to deliver £150k film project on time and within budget
• Managed and developed business to reach a turnover of £300k in 2 years
2016 - present
Key Responsibilities:
Spearheaded delivery of multiple projects simultaneously within budgets up to £150,000, managing change through its full lifecycle from concept to delivery, exhibition and distribution
• Worked with the stakeholders to develop the business case, facilitated workshops to agree scope and schedules, defined project requirements, conducted risk assessments; compiled and presented project documentation.
• Allocated and controlled budget
• Managed internal / external resource to deliver projects on time and within
budget to the agreed quality specifications
• Used a combination of agile and waterfall methodologies to achieve objectives
and goals within logistically complex time and cost constraints
• Tracked progress, managed change requests, scope creep; improved business
efficiency and increased revenue year on year.
• Provided training and mentoring for staff
• Clients: BBC, Channel 5, Canon, Netflix, Nat Geo, Apple
Day One Media Limited: 2012 - 2016 Project Manager / Creative Director Software development business
Creative Direction and Project Management:
Key Achievements:
• Working with stakeholders, and internal, external resource; assisted in developing a complex CRM system specification for a multi national award winning architectural practice, securing an initial 1 year 6 figure contract worth £125k.
• Assisted in the early development and management of the UK’s no.1 matched betting application, key to developing business from 5,000 to 45,000 active members in 1 year.
• Used a combination of Agile and SCRUM methodologies to effectively manage and develop a popular health, fitness and dieting application with a core monthly user base of 10,000
• Spearheaded delivery of multiple projects simultaneously
Key Responsibilities:
• Recruited, led and managed teams of web designers, developers, programmers and designers using Waterfall / Agile / SCRUM processes to deliver projects on time and on budget within the agreed quality specifications
• Produced project plans and other key project documentation
• Led art direction and creative development for the Day One Media brand
Education and Qualifications
• September 2011 - May 2014
University of the West of England
BSc Hons Web Design
• September 2009 - May 2011 City of Bristol College
BTEC National Diploma Advanced - Multimedia Triple Distinction
• September 2000 - June 2003 Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital
9 GCSE’s grade A-C including Math’s and English
• September 1991 - June 2000 Clifton College
Training
• Enrolled in PMP, Prince2: Foundation / Practitioner / Agile
• Confident in Waterfall, Agile methodologies
• Computing Skills:
o Trello
o Adobe suite: Premiere Pro / In Design / Photoshop o Microsoft Office and visual basics
Web technologies: HTML / CSS / Javascript / MySQL / SQL / PHP
• Knowledge of CMS / CRM / Google Analytics
• Project Management Software: Open Project / Trello
Interests and Hobbies
I’m a keen sportsperson and musician. I cycle most days, interested in both the technical and mechanical side of cycling. I play field hockey for a local Bristol hockey club. I’m a certified drum tutor and enjoy reading.
References
Available on request
Profile
Alex Rae
88 Coldharbour Road,
Redland,
Bristol BS67SB
Phone:------------3 / Email: ------------
I am an accomplished Managing Director, Project Manager and multiple Business Owner with extensive experience and a proven track record in growing revenue and delivering large-scale initiatives within the Software Development, Digital Product and Film sectors. Recognised as an influential leader with expertise in the fields of Business Development, Account Management and Full Lifecycle Project Management. Currently studying towards qualifications in: PMP (Project Management Professional), Prince2: foundation / practitioner and agile, expecting to qualify in October 2019.
Core Skills
• Confidence with a range of Project Management methods including Waterfall, Agile and SCRUM
• Knowledge of Trello, Open Project and more
• Knowledge of CRM, CMS and Web Technologies:
• Team Management skills
Professional Experience
Managing Director / Project Manager
Falcon Productions Bristol Limited:
Film production business and industry leading designer and manufacturer of camera technology.
Responsible for the planning and execution of all projects:
Key Achievements:
• Increased revenue by 250% and profit margin by 7.5% in year 2 by implementing new business strategies: improving project management processes and efficiency
• Deployed new internal software management and monitoring systems increasing productivity by 10%
• Saved £5k for delivering £75k camera technology project two weeks early, under budget in logistically complex and initially unrealistic time constraints
• Compiled and presented project documentation for a film project that secured £150k finance from the C------------ CEO and CFO
• Effectively managed a team of 10 to deliver £150k film project on time and within budget
• Managed and developed business to reach a turnover of £300k in 2 years
2016 - present
Key Responsibilities:
Spearheaded delivery of multiple projects simultaneously within budgets up to £150,000, managing change through its full lifecycle from concept to delivery, exhibition and distribution
• Worked with the stakeholders to develop the business case, facilitated workshops to agree scope and schedules, defined project requirements, conducted risk assessments; compiled and presented project documentation.
• Allocated and controlled budget
• Managed internal / external resource to deliver projects on time and within
budget to the agreed quality specifications
• Used a combination of agile and waterfall methodologies to achieve objectives
and goals within logistically complex time and cost constraints
• Tracked progress, managed change requests, scope creep; improved business
efficiency and increased revenue year on year.
• Provided training and mentoring for staff
• Clients: BBC, Channel 5, Canon, Netflix, Nat Geo, Apple
Day One Media Limited: 2012 - 2016 Project Manager / Creative Director Software development business
Creative Direction and Project Management:
Key Achievements:
• Working with stakeholders, and internal, external resource; assisted in developing a complex CRM system specification for a multi national award winning architectural practice, securing an initial 1 year 6 figure contract worth £125k.
• Assisted in the early development and management of the UK’s no.1 matched betting application, key to developing business from 5,000 to 45,000 active members in 1 year.
• Used a combination of Agile and SCRUM methodologies to effectively manage and develop a popular health, fitness and dieting application with a core monthly user base of 10,000
• Spearheaded delivery of multiple projects simultaneously
Key Responsibilities:
• Recruited, led and managed teams of web designers, developers, programmers and designers using Waterfall / Agile / SCRUM processes to deliver projects on time and on budget within the agreed quality specifications
• Produced project plans and other key project documentation
• Led art direction and creative development for the Day One Media brand
Education and Qualifications
• September 2011 - May 2014
University of the West of England
BSc Hons Web Design
• September 2009 - May 2011 City of Bristol College
BTEC National Diploma Advanced - Multimedia Triple Distinction
• September 2000 - June 2003 Queen Elizabeth’s Hospital
9 GCSE’s grade A-C including Math’s and English
• September 1991 - June 2000 Clifton College
Training
• Enrolled in PMP, Prince2: Foundation / Practitioner / Agile
• Confident in Waterfall, Agile methodologies
• Computing Skills:
o Trello
o Adobe suite: Premiere Pro / In Design / Photoshop o Microsoft Office and visual basics
Web technologies: HTML / CSS / Javascript / MySQL / SQL / PHP
• Knowledge of CMS / CRM / Google Analytics
• Project Management Software: Open Project / Trello
Interests and Hobbies
I’m a keen sportsperson and musician. I cycle most days, interested in both the technical and mechanical side of cycling. I play field hockey for a local Bristol hockey club. I’m a certified drum tutor and enjoy reading.
References
Available on request