Madeleine Taylor
London
Summary
A highly driven Production Manager experienced in leading both CGI and live-action video and photography projects in a dynamic, fast-faced environment. Promoted after two years at HMX Media to manage the Lenovo portfolio, the company’s largest and most complex account, covering multiple international divisions. Known for balancing creative vision with logistical precision, I lead the team in London and produce campaigns with budgets regularly reaching up to $300K. I'm passionate about CGI and live-action storytelling and thrive in fast-paced environments where clear communication, creative collaboration, and efficient workflows are key to delivering exceptional content.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Production Manager
HMX Media
London
11.2024 - Current
- Promoted to Production Manager after two years as a Producer, taking on leadership of the company’s largest and most valuable account, Lenovo, a multi-million dollar global portfolio covering multiple divisions across both consumer and commercial sectors.
- I manage a London-based team of producers, overseeing the delivery of a wide range of CGI and live-action projects.
- I lead all of the live-action productions from pre-production to post-production. Budgets range from $20K - $300K.
- Act as the primary point of contact for international stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring smooth communication across teams and time zones.
- Work closely with the creative team to develop and refine campaign strategies, with a particular focus on live-action storytelling.
- Responsible for improving workflows, refining processes, and driving team-wide efficiency to support the fast pace and high volume of campaign delivery.
Producer
HMX Media
London
09.2022 - Current
- Led the creation of CGI and live-action promotional videos, CGI photography, key campaign visuals, interactive applications and real-time 3D experiences for the world's leading technology brands.
- Established client specifications and subsequently coordinated project planning, resourcing, budgeting and supervision to guarantee timely, budget-compliant and exceptionally high-quality results.
- Managed end-to-end production, overseeing internal creative and production teams, consisting of up to 50 professionals, as well as external agencies, live-action crew, talent and freelancers.
- Collaborated with copywriters, directors and other creatives to develop and refine concepts, scripts and storyboards.
- Acted as the main point of contact for international clients, managing expectations and ensuring client satisfaction throughout the production process.
- Successfully generated new business opportunities for the company through outstanding project performance, contributing to sustained growth and expansion.
Translation Assistant
AP Portugal
Porto, Portugal
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Produced precise translations and transcriptions from Spanish and Portuguese into English, consistently meeting client expectations and adhering to tight project timelines.
- Handled a wide array of text genres including literary works, marketing material and official documentation, showcasing versatility across varying content types.
- Conducted thorough proofreading and editing of translated materials, ensuring linguistic accuracy, coherence and adherence to established style guidelines.
Community Champion
Leeds Community Champions
Leeds
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Engaged with local businesses and schools in underrepresented areas of Leeds to initiate dialogue and promote public health awareness, particularly focusing on vaccination uptake.
- Designed and disseminated multilingual digital and print resources tailored to diverse communities, ensuring equal access to vital health information and resources.
Waitress
Red Roaster Café
Brighton
08.2020 - 09.2020
- Managed the garden area in a high-energy and fast-paced restaurant, maintaining exceptional standards of service and promptly addressing issues to ensure great customer satisfaction.
Teaching Assistant
Lawnswood School
Leeds
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Supported students aged 11-16 through GCSE Spanish, teaching individual conversation classes and acting as a teaching assistant in the classes.
- Prepared dynamic and exciting material to enhance student engagement and boost confidence in foreign language speaking abilities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
University of Leeds
09/2018 - 06/2022
A-Levels -
BHASVIC Sixth Form College
Brighton 09/2016 - 06/2018
GCSEs -
Eastbourne College
09/2013 - 06/2016
Skills
- Project Management (using platforms such as Ftrack, Basecamp, Mondaycom, ClickUp, Codaio)
- Budgeting and Resource Management
- Client Management
- Creativity
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Good knowledge of industry-standard software and tools for video editing, CGI, and photography (Adobe Creative Suite, Maya, Cinema 4D, Blender, Houdini)
- Multilingual
Accomplishments
- First Aid in the Office or Studio Course - Lazarus Training - September 2024
- Grade 8 Piano and Flute and Grade 6 Singing (ABRSM)
- Gold Medal in Acting (LAMDA)
- Producer of The Wedding Singer at the University of Leeds
- UK driver's license
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Advanced
Portuguese
Advanced
Timeline
Production Manager
HMX Media
11.2024 - Current
Producer
HMX Media
09.2022 - Current
Community Champion
Leeds Community Champions
02.2022 - 06.2022
Translation Assistant
AP Portugal
09.2020 - 06.2021
Waitress
Red Roaster Café
08.2020 - 09.2020
Teaching Assistant
Lawnswood School
10.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
University of Leeds
09/2018 - 06/2022
A-Levels -
BHASVIC Sixth Form College
09/2016 - 06/2018
GCSEs -
Eastbourne College
09/2013 - 06/2016
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