Nerys Davies
Wells,Somerset
Summary
Dynamic Managing Director with 25 years of experience shaping the strategic direction and growth of companies. Proven track record in driving business development, client management and project oversight. Skilled in fostering a collaborative, innovative and inclusive work culture, while establishing strong industry relationships. Adept at building and leading teams to deliver high quality visual effects projects for film and tv productions. Demonstrates great leadership, business strategy and development plans, project management and HR knowledge. Known for effective communication, decision-making and adaptability, with a focus on achieving business success and surpassing client expectations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Managing Director & Board Director
AXIS VFX Limited
07.2020 - 07.2024
- Directed all aspects of business from client base development, client management, project oversight, and team leadership
- Directed strategic growth and development of Axis VFX Limited, establishing the company as a key player in the industry
- Worked with board of directors to establish objectives and decisively lead operations.
- Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
- Provided effective leadership and mentorship to the team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture
- Mentored employees in their careers, fostering a nurturing and informative environment
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity and efficiency
- Recruited and managed senior staff with focus on delivering clear results.
- Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
- Maintained agile, responsible organisation with sustained revenue growth by monitoring industry forecasts, honing budgets and adjusting marketing strategies.
- Led organisational restructuring to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed crisis situations with strategic planning.
- Enhanced staff morale with effective communication and engagement strategies.
- Delivered high-quality services by maintaining customer focus at all times.
- Fostered inclusive environment by developing and implementing diversity policies.
- Championed equality rights for improved workplace culture.
- Promoted effective project management by collaborating closely with various teams and entities.
- First female in the Executive Management team.
- First female Board Member.
General Manager
AXIS VFX Limited
12.2017 - 07.2020
- A Member of the Executive Management Team looking after the day to day operation across both Animation and VFX divisions.
- Improved recruitment practices and pushing for an HR presence
- Improved financial forecasting working with key finance team
- Company growth plan including ensuring capital investment of both infrastructure and premise expansion
- Increased overall operational efficiency by implementing new management strategies.
- Streamlined communication processes for improved team collaboration.
- Introduced effective cost control measures, reducing unnecessary expenditure.
- Successfully negotiated contracts with suppliers to reduce costs.
- Oversaw recruitment initiatives to maximise new hire value.
- Liaised effectively between different departments, improving inter-departmental communication and cooperation.
- Collaborated with marketing and sales teams to address requirements and streamline inter-department workflow.
Postproduction Supervisor, Doctor Who
BBC Wales
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Managed Post production process end to end across multiplatform output
- Planned, scheduled & budget all resources
- Collaborated closely with Executives, Producers and Directors and other stakeholders
- Liaised with commercial partners and international broadcasters to deliver, securely and timely to international market
- Identified commercial opportunities for additional revenue streams
- Worked with legal team to create contracts for external partners
- Led workflow for technical departments and external partners
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills to connect with clients and employees.
Business Coordinator, Postproduction, Graphic Design and VFX
BBC Wales
01.2000 - 01.2010
- Managed day-to-day running of department of over 60 staff and freelancers.
- Devised training and development plans for whole department, ensuring creative, technical and health and safety requirements were met
- Implemented bespoke workflows alongside technical specialists
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and boost productivity.
- Optimised skill strategy, liaising with managers to accurately identify and address training and development needs.
- Managed all aspects of human resources including performance reviews, redundancies, relocation, and death in service, disciplinary procedure, recruitment and interviewing
- Proactively progressed projects and work streams to maximise innovation, productivity and cross-departmental collaboration.
Production Manager
BBC Resources
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Scheduled, budgeted and planned all work and resources.
- Collaborated with graphic designers to create briefs and tenders
- Account Manager for corporate clients
- Event management, branding & marketing and sales skills
- We turned the graphic design department into profit within 6 months and exceeded our annual target, by the end of the first year we had doubled the profit expected
Education
BBC Leadership Course - Business Leadership
Ashridge Business School
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
Middlesex University
London 09.1991 - 07.1994
Skills
- Business administration
- C-suite experience
- Business planning
- Financial management
- Employee management
- Mentoring and training
- Problem solving skills
- Operational management
Accomplishments
- 50th Anniversary Doctor Who 'The Day of the Doctor' was simulcast in 94 countries on television and appeared in 1500 cinemas worldwide.
- Planning and Project management of the relocation of the BBC Bristol Drama Casualty, Doctor Who, Welsh soap Opera Pobol Y Cwm, CBBC Drama Wizards and Aliens into a new purpose-built Drama Village in Cardiff Bay.
Other Interests
- Animated Women UK Mentor - Mentoring other women in the industry to help navigate professional challenges.
- BBC Leadership Course, Ashridge Business School.
- Violinist, pianist and singer with a passion for music and the arts.
- Enjoy going to the cinema.
- Keeps fit by walking my energetic spaniel and taking Pilates classes.
Timeline
Managing Director & Board Director
AXIS VFX Limited
07.2020 - 07.2024
General Manager
AXIS VFX Limited
12.2017 - 07.2020
Postproduction Supervisor, Doctor Who
BBC Wales
01.2010 - 01.2015
Business Coordinator, Postproduction, Graphic Design and VFX
BBC Wales
01.2000 - 01.2010
Production Manager
BBC Resources
01.1998 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts
Middlesex University
09.1991 - 07.1994
BBC Leadership Course - Business Leadership
Ashridge Business School
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