RACHEL DAVIES

Workflow Management

I manage the workflow of the Creative Production designers, animators and editors across multiple timezones, (mainly UK, NYC & LA) to ensure all digital assets are delivered to the Brand Managers on time and to schedule. I ensure briefs are completed in detail with accuracy, before assigning jobs to each relevant designer. I created the Creative Production Airtable workflow tracker from scratch, and continue to manage and maintain the backend.

Production Management

I work collaboratively with the Producer and Director to produce and coordinate the delivery of short form promotional content (photoshoots, visualisers, live performance sessions, content days, audio/visual podcasts) for our Warner Artists.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Pre-production: scouting and booking locations, approving production costs and preparing budgets, booking and contracting crew and kit hire, sourcing props, organising transport and overnight accommodation for all crew and talent
• Documentation: drafting call sheets, risk assessments, location agreements and schedules, setting up suppliers on finance system for payment
• On-Set : general production support/running on shoots, ensuring crew run to schedule and all H&S procedures are adhered to, managing risks and resolving challenges that arise
• Post-production: reconcile budgets, raise PO's and process invoices in line with pre-approved budget, I liaise with editors, brand leads, managers, marketeers, commissioners & key stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met

Key Shoots:

• KSI ‘Thick Of It' album artwork & press shots and ‘Cash Me If You Can' for YouTube
• Alex Warren ‘Warren Street Station' pop-up event & Live Performance
• Maisie Peters ‘Florescence' album artwork & press shots
• Cliff Richard ‘Cliff With Strings' TV advert
• Production support for additional artists: Leigh Anne Pinnock, Liam Gallagher, Alesha Dixon, Pet Shop Boys, Jason Derulo, Paul Weller, Boy George

Content Studio Management

I manage the internal Content Studio within Warner Music's London office. Designed for in-house content creation, we host interviews, live performances, social content (for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram) podcasts and photoshoots.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Managing diary and bookings of the internal Content Studio
• Maintaining the studios general upkeep, liaising with Facilities team to ensure standard is well kept
• Hosting high profile talent and guests, preparing green room and rider
• Managing the loan of internal camera/lighting kit and ad hoc requirements

Key Studio Projects:

• Rod Stewart & Jools Holland ‘Christmas message'
• Anne-Marie ‘2002' Live Performance
• Adam Lambert ‘Makeup Tutorial' for TikTok
• Tinie Tempah & Romesh Ranganathan ‘Spilling the Tea' interview
• Rockonteurs podcast with Gary Kemp & Guy Pratt (#1 on Apple Podcast chart)

The SVP oversaw the development of IP, documentary features and original series, both scripted and unscripted. Projects include Liam Gallagher ‘As It Was', Gorillaz: Reject False Icons, ‘Together We Rise' for YouTube and Ed Sheeran: Amazon Live Experience.

PA Duties included but not limited to:

• Heavy diary management across time zones – primarily LA/New York/London
• Organised travel/Visas/accommodation in UK and abroad
• Inbox management - monitored SVP inbox and flagged urgent queries
• Video conferencing calls – worked remotely during COVID19 Pandemic so managed the teams' Zoom/MS Teams calls
• Project managed the build of new WME website and maintained the backend
• Managed agenda for weekly team meetings and took minutes in Senior Leadership team meetings
• ‘Covid-19 Responsible Person' on location during filming/shoots. Temperature checks on arrival, ensuring all relevant paperwork was completed and masks worn/social distancing adhered to
• Responsible for maintaining stationery/office supplies

PA duties similar to above

PA duties similar to above

• Conducted tours of new co-working office space for potential clients.
• Acted as key point of contact with clients, contributing to positive relationships.
• Assisted with contract negotiations by collaborating with legal team.
• Coordinated with facilities and IT teams to ensure operational effectiveness for clients.
• PA duties similar to above.

• Event management: I managed the ‘Norwood Volunteer Recognition Awards' at the Royal Society of Chemistry.
• Assisted at corporate charity events (The Savoy, The Lancaster Hotel, The Mandarin Oriental).

• Event Management: I managed the coordination and logistics of team meetings, conferences and events throughout the UK, (including the Celtic Manor Resort and the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool) Ireland and Utrecht in the Netherlands.

• Performed as lead dancer and aerial gymnast, in ‘Broadway' style/Cirque du Soleil shows
• Hosted ‘Welcome Aboard' parties and lounge shows such as ‘Dancing with the stars'