Diba Ansari
London
Summary
Former live Daily Show producer with extensive experience delivering high-pressure, real-time broadcast productions. Progressed from Assistant Producer to Senior Producer, leading live television programming, managing cross-functional teams, coordinating talent and stakeholders, and ensuring seamless execution under strict daily deadlines.
Now operating within residential property development, managing end-to-end refurbishment projects from acquisition to completion. Delivered a full property project using the BRRR (Buy, Refurbish, Refinance, Rent) strategy, including auction sourcing, due diligence, contractor management, and buy-to-let delivery.
Highly skilled in project management, operational leadership, budgeting, and crisis resolution, with a proven ability to perform in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Property Development Project Manager
Rumiroots LTD
London
11.2024 - Current
- Founded residential property development venture specialising in sourcing and refurbishing value-add properties.
- Managed full project lifecycle from acquisition to completion, including planning, budgeting, and contractor coordination.
- Delivered complete property projects utilising BRRR strategy: buy, refurbish, refinance, rent.
- Sourced properties through auctions and market research while conducting due diligence for acquisitions.
- Oversaw refurbishment projects, maintaining timelines, budgets, and quality control standards.
- Coordinated contractors, solicitors, and letting agents throughout entire project lifecycle.
- Delivered fully renovated properties ready for buy-to-let rental or resale.
- Developed comprehensive property services encompassing sourcing, refurbishment management, and rental setup.
Senior Producer
Marjan Television
London
11.2020 - 04.2024
- Started in 2020 as an Assistant Producer, responsible for writing scripts for the presenters, conducting research, and finding daily news for the show.
- Promoted to Main Daily Show Producer, overseeing the show's production, guest arrangements, editorial aspects, and organising special shows for events like New Year celebrations.
- Worked with Assistant Producers to ensure the smooth execution of scripts and overall show success.
- In May, further promoted to Senior Producer, tasked with assigning individuals to different show segments, ensuring compelling content across the entire channel, including daily entertainment shows, talk shows, and news programs.
- Crafted plans for breaking news events, and conducted staff training to handle various scenarios effectively.
- Inspected and approved costuming and set design choices to maintain high production standards.
Sales and Marketing Director
Alphagamma
London
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Direct marketing (Face to Face and Events)
- Campaigning projects for a variety of different clients (NDCS, SHELL, RIB and Woodgreen Animal Shelter)
- Promoted to Leadership after a month Interviewing on behalf of the company, teaching and training, Managing business trips, job delegation and time management within group based projects.
- Leading team building exercises delivering motivational and operational morning announcements.
- Demonstrated products to entice potential customers and enhance understanding.
Administrative Assistant
A&S Immigration Services
London
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Completing and submitting Immigration applications including a range of visa's (Student, Visitor, Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain Naturalisation, etc).
- Assisting with fee earner expense claims, cheque requisitions and other banking related admin in a timely manner.
- General admin duties including faxing, printing, scanning and photocopying.
- Organising and sending post via email and arranging Mail collections with distribution companies.
- Received, sorted and distributed incoming mail.
- Kept and maintained accurate filing system for preservation of office information.
- Acted as main contact for internal and external clients.
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Charlotte house preparatory school for girls
London
01.2017 - 01.2018
- After school childcare educational Art. Drama and sport Program at primary school (Charlotte House Preparatory School for Girls).
- Assisting with the running of the Holiday Course programmes during school holidays.
- Working and building positive relationships with all staff, children and parents.
- Dealing with any child welfare issues and supporting children during the programme.
- Organise activities for children around drama, art and sport.
- Discussed behavioural issues with parents offering practical solutions for improved child development.
- Supported children's development with learning-through-play activities, aiding social, emotional and educational growth.
Retail Assistant
Superdry Regent Street
White City
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Key duties included serving customers at the till and resolving a range of customer queries, representing the brand, personal shopper assistance and promotion after 9 months from bronze to gold senior staff.
- Processed product returns, ensuring items were clean and resaleable.
- Experience 2015
- Contributing to Fereshtegan Charity club.
- Supporting The Fereshtegan Charity organisation by having an Iranian music video exhibition which was very successful.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
London School of Commerce
London, ENGBA (Hons) - Graphic & Media Design
University of The Arts London
London, ENGFoundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design
University of The Arts London
London, ENGSkills
- Live Broadcast Production Management
- Project & Operations Management
- Crisis & Real-Time Decision Management
- Budget Planning & Cost Control
- Stakeholder & Talent Coordination
- Contractor & Supplier Management
- Property Refurbishment Project Delivery
- Auction Property Acquisition & Due Diligence
- BRRR Strategy Implementation
- Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Process Optimisation
- Data Analysis & Performance Reporting
Languages
Persian
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Turkish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Founder & Property Development Project Manager
Rumiroots LTD
11.2024 - Current
Senior Producer
Marjan Television
11.2020 - 04.2024
Sales and Marketing Director
Alphagamma
01.2019 - 01.2020
Administrative Assistant
A&S Immigration Services
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Childcare Practitioner
Charlotte house preparatory school for girls
01.2017 - 01.2018
Retail Assistant
Superdry Regent Street
01.2014 - 01.2016
Master of Business Administration -
London School of Commerce
BA (Hons) - Graphic & Media Design
University of The Arts London
Foundation Degree in Arts - Art and Design
University of The Arts London