Sophie Margerison

• Oversaw final stages of film production, ensuring a high-quality product was delivered to client.
• Organised post-production schedules for timely completion with strict deadlines.
• Acquired top talent to fill empty production roles.
• Coordinated with film editors to achieve seamless editing flow.
• Ensured continuity during editing process by close collaboration with production staff and post house external companies.
• Ensured that deadlines and budgets were adhered to consistently across projects.
• Managed troubleshooting efforts in post-production processes, solving issues promptly, e.g. facilitating remote connectivity between executive staff and edit room.
• Compiled and maintained project documentation for reference purposes and future-proofing e.g. workflow structures and improvements required.

Management

• Managed project timelines for successful product delivery, e.g. delivering 165 episodes per series, filming 4 a day across 9 weeks.
• Streamlined production processes to enhance efficiency e.g. implementing build schedules, daily schedules and weekly schedules.
• Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods e.g. external factors affecting filming.
• Oversaw budget allocation with accurate forecasting for optimal resource utilisation.
• Set clear budget targets and established successful controls to control expenditure e.g. setting weekly meetings to monitor team expenditure and implementing budget spending caps.

People

• Managed and supervised studio and production teams and facilitated communication between departments to foster a collaborative and positive environment.
• Delegated tasks efficiently to promote team productivity and smooth workflow.
• Developed strong supplier relationships for better negotiation power.
• Negotiated rates with crew whilst managing relations and expectations.

Safety

• Implemented safety protocols and reviewed supplier risk assessments to generate studio RAMS.
• Led the team health and safety studio briefing and improved workplace security e.g. daily site checks and crew register.

Other

• Reduced waste generation by promoting recycling initiatives and introducing sustainable practices, e.g. 'meet free Monday', generating a production 'Green Memo' as a friendly reminder to staff and suppliers.

• Tipping Point (Series 13)
• Tipping Point Lucky Stars (Series 9 & 10)

• The Americas (Series 1)

• Tipping Point (Series 11)
• Tipping Point Lucky Stars (Series 7)

• Tipping Point (Series 10)
• Tipping Point Lucky Stars (Series 6)
• The Crystal Maze USA (Series 1)
• How To Spend It Well On Holiday (Series 1)

• Tipping Point (Series 9)
• Tipping Point lucky Stars (Series 5)
• Dickinson's Real Deal (Series 15)
• Shop Well For Less (Series 4)

• ITV The Chase (Series 12)

• BBC The One Show (live)