SHIVANI RANA

Franchise Owner - Footprints Pre-School & Daycare; Delhi, India (2019-2022)

• Successfully owned and operated two franchises of Footprints Pre-School & Daycare, the largest chain of Pre-Schools & Daycare centres in India.
• Oversaw the daily operation of both Pre-School centres, managing a diverse group of over 85 toddlers within the age group of 6-months to 5 years, while leading a dedicated staff of 28 teachers, housekeepers, and security personnel.
• Administered operating expenses, effectively managing budgets ranging up to 2000 to 3000£ per month, ensuring the smooth running of both centres.
• Implemented strategic marketing initiatives, onboarding new clients through weekly seminars and promotional events, actively promoting the daycare services within the local community.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully mitigating the closure, of in-person services by swiftly transitioning to online platforms. Introduced engaging at-home activities for kids, ensuring continued learning and maintaining a strong connection with parents.

Films - Freelance Assistant Director/Key Set Production Assistant - Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (2011-2016)

• Collaborated with major production houses like Fox Studios, Walt Disney Pictures, IIluminati Films, Wide Frame Films, India Take One Productions, serving as an Assistant Director for various film projects.
• Orchestrated and contributed to success of over 10 Indian and International movie projects during their India shoots, including notable productions such as "Save Your Legs", "Million Dollar Arm", "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel", "The Other Side of the Door", "Sense 8", "The Partition 1947" and more.
• Managed diverse cast members, including celebrities like Judi Dench, Micheal Gambon, Maggie Smith, Richard Gere, handling their schedules and on-set requirements.
• Coordinated with First Assistant Directors to oversee 150-300 background artists, ensuring their correct positioning for scenes.
• Ensured smooth operations, assisting in planning and prepration to bring the director's vision to fruition.
• Owned responsibility for script readings, rehearsals, costume and makeup trails, shooting schedules and cast and crew calls.
• Implemented time management and multi-tasking strategies to ensure shooting adhered to schedules.
• Conducted auditions for over 135 secondary cast members, serving as an assistant casting director, and supervised them during shoots.
• Managed makeup and wardrobe teams, ensuring timely distribution of costumes and makeup application for the cast members.

Freelancer 2nd and 3rd Assistant Director - Advertisements (2012-2015)

• Spearheaded the production of over 13 advertisements with esteemed production houses such as Nirvana Films, Equinox Films, Moonrise Productions, Good Morning Films.
• Orchestrated shoots for notable advertisements including "Honda Shine", "Airtel 4G", "Star Sports World Cup Campaign - Give it Back", "Greenply", "Coca-Cola".
• Managed crowds of 50-300 background artists, coordinating with the Director and First Assistant Directors.
• Supervised team members and crew, including the Lighting, Camera, and Sound Departments.
• Authorised and distributed call-sheets, conducting recces, with the director and HOD's. Created and distributed minutes of the meetings to the crew members.
• Liaised and coordinated with the production team to arrange travel and accommodations for cast members and ensure availability of any special equipment required for shoots.

• Worked an as intern for a musical show MTV Coke Studio as a production assistant, managed set activities, and assisted the editor