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Sarah Patrina Williams

London/Cardiff

Summary


Accomplished Head of Production at ITV Studios, adept in production budgeting and resourcing/managing production teams for and of large and small scale projects.


With a history of working alongside wider management and proven excellence in leading teams of all sizes, with a strong emphasis on communication, collaborative work, inclusivity and creative problem-solving.


Demonstrated success in creating long lasting and symbiotic relationships with ITV compliance, welfare, duty of care, health and safety teams plus external commissioners stemming from a long history of working closely together. Proven track record in producing contracts for major broadcasters to individuals.


A strong advocate of innovative production methods and ITV appointed business lead on the ITV Global Innovation Hub with the aim of utilizing technology to maximise efficiencies.


Skilled in managing high-pressure environments, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget through strong negotiating skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Production

12 Yard Productions
03.2015 - Current
  • Attend all meetings with ITV Senior Leadership team and foster positive relationships. Contribute effectively and accurately in all Business review meetings
  • Create budgets for all productions. Ensuring implementation of cost-saving measures without affecting quality or timelines.
  • Oversee all productions from small development projects to large scale location filming and multi-camera studio shows
  • Ensure Albert certification across all productions
  • Develop all production schedules ensuring alignment with deadlines and Determine suitable crew requirements for projects
  • Lead the implementation of new technology to optimize workflows, Trint for transcribing etc
  • Oversee post production workflow of all productions
  • Negotiate deals for productions and organize contracts.
  • Responsible for H&S on all productions liaising very closely with the ITV Health and Safety team
  • Oversee Duty of Care on all productions liaising very closely with the ITV Duty of Care team
  • Oversee overseas filming and all relevant legal paperwork
  • Contribute to the wider management and day-to-day running of a large company.

Projects include, but not limited to:

Popmaster TV multiple series (C4 )

Puzzling (C5)

Coach Trip multiple series (C4 location factual entertainment)

Big Star's Little Star multiple series (ITV Entertainment)

Eggheads multiple series (C5)

Who Dares Wins multiple series (BBC)

The Bad Foot Clinic (my own pitch and commission) (Discovery)

I'll Get This multiple series (BBC)

Comedians Giving Lectures multiple series (Dave)

The Cabins multiple series (ITV)

Insert Name Here multiple series (BBC)

The Instant Gardener (BBC)

Deputy Head of Production

12 Yard Productions
07.2008 - 03.2015
  • Create budgets for all productions
  • Oversee all productions across a variety of genres from small development projects to large scale location filming and multi-camera studio shows
  • Manage all production teams
  • Work closely with the production teams on all projects, leading by example and fostering an inclusive work environment
  • Source crew for projects
  • Oversee post production workflow of all productions
  • Negotiate deals for productions and organize contracts
  • Responsible for Health and Safety on all productions liaising very closely with the ITV Health and Safety team
  • Oversee Duty of Care on all productions liaising very closely with the ITV Duty of Care team
  • Oversee overseas filming and all relevant legal paperwork

Projects including, but not limited to:

Coach Trip multiple series (C4 location factual entertainment)

Big Star's Little Star multiple series (ITV Entertainment)

Eggheads multiple series (C5)

Who Dares Wins multiple series (BBC)

In it to Win it (BBC)

The Great British Village Show (BBC)

The Colour of Money (ITV)

The Best Possible Taste (BBC)

Holding out for a Hero (ITV)

Pressure Pad (BBC)

Perfection (BBC)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

Trinity College
Carmarthen
07.1999

Skills

  • Budget creation and management
  • Production management
  • Creative problem solver
  • Attention to detail
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Works well under pressure
  • Collaborative
  • Mental Health First Aider

Timeline

Head of Production

12 Yard Productions
03.2015 - Current

Deputy Head of Production

12 Yard Productions
07.2008 - 03.2015

Bachelor of Arts - History

Trinity College
Sarah Patrina Williams