EXPERIENCE
Producer
Al Jazeera | London | November 2024 – Present
- Producer for Al Jazeera's flagship debate show, Head to Head and for Al Jazeera's new thought leadership show, Reframe.
- For Head to Head, I work creatively with the presenter and production team to develop and refine the show's themes. I also collaborated with the Investigations Unit (I-Unit) podcast on sensitive topics under tight deadlines.
- Researched, managed and planned the work flow for each live debate; edited questions; researched and selected dissenting guests, while building extensive contacts for the show.
- Managed design formats and visual elements across both shows, coordinated across all aspects of the technical team.
Notable guest bookings include: Mick Mulvaney, (Donald Trump's chief of Staff), Former President of Sri Lanka Rani Wickremesinghe and Meredith Whittaker (Signal, President).
Assistant Producer
Al Jazeera | London | October 2022 – March 2024
- Responsible for guest research and the design of visual components for Al Jazeera former conversational show Studio B: Unscripted.
- Responsible for overseeing guests, editing questions and researching themes and archive for the show.
- Managed logistics, communication, digital media and socials. Developed and implemented internal processes and style guides to standardise production quality across multiple shows.
Freelance Designer and UX Researcher
Freelancer | Canada | April 2021 - Present
- Responsible for archive research, created user profiles, and led user research across multiple sectors and stakeholders groups. Worked with developers, product owners, strategists and marketing teams to deliver insights. Notable organisations include: The Assembly, Royal British Legion, and Red Recruitment.
- Worked as a illustrator and graphic designer; redesigned websites, logos, and digital media campaigns; and created custom illustrations for individuals and SMEs.
Regional Account Director
Vizolution | Canada | June 2018 – September 2020
- Led a technical team of 8 on a 9-month Wealth and Financial planning project for a major Canadian bank, resulting in significant business uplift and improved customer satisfaction.
-Managed a $4M portfolio, partnering with clients such as HSBC, TD Bank, and Scotiabank. Led U.S. West Coast expansion, proposals, and digital campaigns with Bank of America, First Republic, and Wells Fargo.
-Oversaw full sales cycles, including contracts, KPIs, and growth strategies, achieving consistent revenue growth.
Head of Business Development
Vizolution | Canada | June 2016 – June 2018
- Set up the new Toronto office; achieved 100% (YoY) revenue growth, scaling revenues to $10M.
- Managed key strategic relationships with clients including, HSBC Canada, Santander, and RBS. Recruited and led a team of 8 BDE's across North America and EMEA, fostering a high-performance culture. Consistently exceeded personal revenue targets, including $1.3M in 2018.
International Development Consultant
Department for International Development (DFID) | Bolivia | May 2013 – September 2013
- Led a micro-funded project supporting Indigenous women entrepreneurs; helped established the 'The Women’s Agricultural Association' in Bolivia.
- Introduced sustainable horticultural initiatives in Indigenous schools and communities, across La Paz and El Alto. Facilitated partnerships between local organisations and international NGOs, driving long-term economic opportunities for underprivileged communities.
SKILLS
Softwares
Figma, Adobe XD, Principle, After Effects, Zeplin, Miro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, Webflow, Framer, Microsoft suite.
Competencies
User Research, user research, vidual desing, motion design, photography, illustration, public speaking, editoral decision making, market research and data analysis, presentation and public speaking, managing a team and results orginated communication.
EDUCATION
Anthropology BSc
Upper Second class honours
Oxford Brookes University | 2011 - 2015
Dissertation looked at the rights of Indigious communities in Bolivia.
User Experience Design Bootcamp
General Assembley Vancouver | 2021
Highly trained in user research, wireframing, prototyping using Figma. Partnered with developers to deliver a Real Estate app during a 2-week design sprint.