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Senior Event Producer/Project Manager
Shawn Runacres
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London, United Kingdom
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I am a thinker, a creator and magic-maker. As an experienced, resourceful and broadly-skilled Senior Event Producer and Project Manager, I have used my super powers to lead teams all over the world to do the impossible and been part of diverse teams led by incredible humans with exceptional vision. Passionate about brand and focused on the details, I put creativity, innovation and strategy at the centre of everything I do.
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2020 - 2021
job
Project Manager - Covid 19 Response Unit NHS (National Health Service)
NHS.
At the onset of Covid-19 when events were cancelled around the world, I pivoted from 'making magic' to 'making
a difference' by volunteering with my local NHS Community Trust. I was quickly offered a full-time job as a
Project Manager with the Covid-19 Response Unit and was delighted to find my organisational, logistical and strategic skills were easily transferable. Our team engagement was initially PPE crisis-oriented but as the pandemic
, we turned our solution into a robust, fully operational business unit managing PPE distribution
across London. During my time with the NHS, I led the team through several quality improvement projects,
providing innovative approaches and organisational structure to new challenges faced as a result of the pandemic.
a difference' by volunteering with my local NHS Community Trust. I was quickly offered a full-time job as a
Project Manager with the Covid-19 Response Unit and was delighted to find my organisational, logistical and strategic skills were easily transferable. Our team engagement was initially PPE crisis-oriented but as the pandemic
, we turned our solution into a robust, fully operational business unit managing PPE distribution
across London. During my time with the NHS, I led the team through several quality improvement projects,
providing innovative approaches and organisational structure to new challenges faced as a result of the pandemic.
Project Manager, Service, Community, Health, Manager, Project Management, Project coordination, Business strategy, Management, Communication
2019 - 2020
freelance
Freelance Senior/Executive Producer of Spotify on Stage 2019
Spotify.
Achievements:
• Designed and implemented a robust RFP process for partners and external vendors
• Conceptualised and executed unique show design to provide the ultimate fan experience while maximising
marketing ROI and increasing brand equity
• Project managed all event elements to accommodate 10,000 guests in each location
• Negotiated and managed agreed budgets of over 1,000,000 SGD for each show
• Successfully ensured a safe and effective branded event by leading production team through risk and security
assessments, live and recorded technical requirements, ticket sales and distribution, artist management, sponsor
engagement, logistics and operational process optimisation, media management and accreditation, internal and external communications
• Provided Spotify with a long-term strategy and sustainable road map for future Spotify on Stage event by
creating a content-rich playbook/tool kit post-event that contained details of every event element, standard
operating procedures, business case scenarios and consolidated budgets
• Designed and implemented a robust RFP process for partners and external vendors
• Conceptualised and executed unique show design to provide the ultimate fan experience while maximising
marketing ROI and increasing brand equity
• Project managed all event elements to accommodate 10,000 guests in each location
• Negotiated and managed agreed budgets of over 1,000,000 SGD for each show
• Successfully ensured a safe and effective branded event by leading production team through risk and security
assessments, live and recorded technical requirements, ticket sales and distribution, artist management, sponsor
engagement, logistics and operational process optimisation, media management and accreditation, internal and external communications
• Provided Spotify with a long-term strategy and sustainable road map for future Spotify on Stage event by
creating a content-rich playbook/tool kit post-event that contained details of every event element, standard
operating procedures, business case scenarios and consolidated budgets
Marketing, Design, ROI, Optimization, Producer, Management, Event, Sales, RFP, Security, Business Case, Content, Safe, Production, Project Management, Business strategy, Communication
2018 - 2019
freelance
Freelance Senior/Executive Producer
Walt Disney Content Studios.
Achievements:
• Developed, produced and executed Storytelling+ Bootcamp 2019, a live event, conference and series of
workshops held in Singapore which was the largest gathering (both physical and virtual) of creative gurus from the Disney universe and beyond ever seen in Asia
• Negotiated a successful financial and IP partnership between The Walt Disney Content Studios (WDCS) and the InfoComm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA)
• Achieved the stated objectives of WDCS and IMDA which included fostering the training and development of the creator community in Singapore, inspiring and providing new skills to content developers across all digital
disciplines
• Budget management of over 3 million SGD
• Designed and executed an RFP process for external vendors specific to the requirements of both WDCS and the IMDA
• Original content creation and script writing across all three days successfully matching marketing and brand
objectives
• Identified and engaged relevant high-level speakers, assisted on content and presentation development and ensured smooth end to end logistic management resulting in their success stay
• Collaborated with Walt Disney brand and marketing teams to identify content and assets that matched the creative strategy and ROI of the event
• Led production team through creation of show flow, technical design and execution, security and risk assessment
and management, communications including messaging and digital/social elements
• Managed logistics for all external events including dinners and networking
• Managed sponsor and partner relationships
• Post-production created a wrap video and a tool-kit for the internal team to provide organisational retention of knowledge and a road map for future DCS events
• Developed, produced and executed Storytelling+ Bootcamp 2019, a live event, conference and series of
workshops held in Singapore which was the largest gathering (both physical and virtual) of creative gurus from the Disney universe and beyond ever seen in Asia
• Negotiated a successful financial and IP partnership between The Walt Disney Content Studios (WDCS) and the InfoComm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA)
• Achieved the stated objectives of WDCS and IMDA which included fostering the training and development of the creator community in Singapore, inspiring and providing new skills to content developers across all digital
disciplines
• Budget management of over 3 million SGD
• Designed and executed an RFP process for external vendors specific to the requirements of both WDCS and the IMDA
• Original content creation and script writing across all three days successfully matching marketing and brand
objectives
• Identified and engaged relevant high-level speakers, assisted on content and presentation development and ensured smooth end to end logistic management resulting in their success stay
• Collaborated with Walt Disney brand and marketing teams to identify content and assets that matched the creative strategy and ROI of the event
• Led production team through creation of show flow, technical design and execution, security and risk assessment
and management, communications including messaging and digital/social elements
• Managed logistics for all external events including dinners and networking
• Managed sponsor and partner relationships
• Post-production created a wrap video and a tool-kit for the internal team to provide organisational retention of knowledge and a road map for future DCS events
Event, LED, Asia, Social, Production, Development, Community, Retention, Assessment, Workshops, Presentation development, Content, Security, RFP, Marketing, Management, Producer, Storytelling, Training, ROI, Creative Strategy, Networking, Video, Budget, Writing, Design, Project Management, Business strategy, Content creation, Creative content, Strategic Partnering
2016 - 2019
job
Senior Producer/Strategist Live Events
The Walt Disney Company.
Achievements as a Producer:
· Successfully ideated, developed and produced on-time and on-budget the creative concept and all production deliverables for major branded fan experiences for The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) in SEA including the Marvel Infinity War Red Carpet Fan Event in April 2019 and the Marvel Captain Marvel Fan Event in February 2019 both held at Marina Bay Sands as well as many other branded experiences across the region
· Led teams of both internal and external partners to create, design and execute successful live, live-streamed and hybrid events such as meetings, town halls, conferences, employee programmes, press events, themed branded experiences that directly contributed to the growth of films, products and the wider brand across SEA.
· Created original content, scripts, storyboards and designed event programmes
· Supported other teams and producers by as a team member by successfully project managing other events and brand experiences
· Managed logistics and oversaw all event elements including programme development, technical design and execution, site selection, staging,
· Engaged external vendors through a robust RFP process and negotiated and monitored costs and deliverables
· Negotiated and managed all financials including budgets between 50,000USD and 3,000,000 for shows, engagement and branded experiences that successfully achieved marketing objectives and branding ROI markers laid out by TWDC and their external partners
· Drafted and negotiated contracts with key sponsors and partners including Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore government agencies, hospitality corporations and other private organisations
· Collaborated with colleagues from the wider Walt Disney Company (including Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, ILM, Lucas, Discovery, Nat Geo etc.) to uphold brand guidelines, and integrity while increasing brand awareness and connection
· Managed event key communication guidelines and messaging with the marketing and PR team
Achievements as a Strategist:
· Developed a regional live and digital event strategy in line with marketing and branding objectives across TWDC brands and lines of business
· Conceptualised and created for several SEA markets, a toolkit with SOPS and organisational standardisation that included best practice guidance on concept brainstorming, creation and development, asset management, brand standards, use of characters, vendor RFP process and negotiation, budget management, ROI metrics and a system to manage and retain institutional knowledge.
· Successfully ideated, developed and produced on-time and on-budget the creative concept and all production deliverables for major branded fan experiences for The Walt Disney Company (TWDC) in SEA including the Marvel Infinity War Red Carpet Fan Event in April 2019 and the Marvel Captain Marvel Fan Event in February 2019 both held at Marina Bay Sands as well as many other branded experiences across the region
· Led teams of both internal and external partners to create, design and execute successful live, live-streamed and hybrid events such as meetings, town halls, conferences, employee programmes, press events, themed branded experiences that directly contributed to the growth of films, products and the wider brand across SEA.
· Created original content, scripts, storyboards and designed event programmes
· Supported other teams and producers by as a team member by successfully project managing other events and brand experiences
· Managed logistics and oversaw all event elements including programme development, technical design and execution, site selection, staging,
· Engaged external vendors through a robust RFP process and negotiated and monitored costs and deliverables
· Negotiated and managed all financials including budgets between 50,000USD and 3,000,000 for shows, engagement and branded experiences that successfully achieved marketing objectives and branding ROI markers laid out by TWDC and their external partners
· Drafted and negotiated contracts with key sponsors and partners including Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore government agencies, hospitality corporations and other private organisations
· Collaborated with colleagues from the wider Walt Disney Company (including Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, ILM, Lucas, Discovery, Nat Geo etc.) to uphold brand guidelines, and integrity while increasing brand awareness and connection
· Managed event key communication guidelines and messaging with the marketing and PR team
Achievements as a Strategist:
· Developed a regional live and digital event strategy in line with marketing and branding objectives across TWDC brands and lines of business
· Conceptualised and created for several SEA markets, a toolkit with SOPS and organisational standardisation that included best practice guidance on concept brainstorming, creation and development, asset management, brand standards, use of characters, vendor RFP process and negotiation, budget management, ROI metrics and a system to manage and retain institutional knowledge.
Event, Hybrid, Production, Development, Brainstorming, Growth, Content, RFP, Storyboards, Marketing, Pr, Asset Management, Management, Producer, ROI, Contracts, Budget, Branding, Design, Project Management, Business strategy, Team Leadership, Creative content, Creative Strategy, Logistics optimization, Vendor Management
2002 - 2015
job
Founder/Managing Director/Event Producer & Consultant
SQN Partners Pvt Ltd (New Delhi and Singapore).
I founded SQN Partners, an event management consultancy in New Delhi, India in 2006. My vision was to create
exceptional tailored events and experiences that matched our client's brand and business objectives. Delivering
seamless events that drilled down on every detail, SQN became known for excellence in execution and a unique
creative approach to corporate events.
Achievements:
• Conceptualised, produced a executed Women in Tech at Slush Singapore 2016 & 2017.
• Produced and project managed Spark Bootcamp Singapore and Bootcamp Malaysia for Maker Studios in Singapore
• Partnered with MCI Group SE Asia as a client navigator building strategic relationships with clients and sponsors as well as the ideation, conceptualisation and execution of events. Created blueprints for event
standardisation and the retention of institutional knowledge and provided quality improvement support across
departments
• Ideated, developed and produced the creative concept and all production deliverables for special events of various
size, scope and scale. Highlights include:
• End to end production management of the first ever Vodafone McLaren Formula 1 Grand Prix team in New Delhi in 2011
exceptional tailored events and experiences that matched our client's brand and business objectives. Delivering
seamless events that drilled down on every detail, SQN became known for excellence in execution and a unique
creative approach to corporate events.
Achievements:
• Conceptualised, produced a executed Women in Tech at Slush Singapore 2016 & 2017.
• Produced and project managed Spark Bootcamp Singapore and Bootcamp Malaysia for Maker Studios in Singapore
• Partnered with MCI Group SE Asia as a client navigator building strategic relationships with clients and sponsors as well as the ideation, conceptualisation and execution of events. Created blueprints for event
standardisation and the retention of institutional knowledge and provided quality improvement support across
departments
• Ideated, developed and produced the creative concept and all production deliverables for special events of various
size, scope and scale. Highlights include:
• End to end production management of the first ever Vodafone McLaren Formula 1 Grand Prix team in New Delhi in 2011
Corporate events, Producer, Management, Event, Spark, Support, Retention, Detail, Production, Asia, Founder
1991 - 1995
job
Stage Manager/Producer
Disneyland Paris.
Paris, France
Produced 13 Grand Opening events and third-party/partner events in the Park and throughout the region.
Managed largest venue on the property building new shows and managing daily operations.
Produced 13 Grand Opening events and third-party/partner events in the Park and throughout the region.
Managed largest venue on the property building new shows and managing daily operations.
Operations, Producer, Manager
My education
University of California - Berkeley
Bachelors, Theatre and English Literature
Bachelors, Theatre and English Literature
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