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Agency Operations Consultant & Project Director
Steve Squires
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London, United Kingdom
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An experienced Head of Operations and Project Leader, passionate about making marketing and creative agencies more efficient and profitable by improving systems, workflow, and structure. 20+ years of working with agencies, clients, and management consultancies to deliver transformation projects, global events, exhibitions, and brand activations, managing diverse stakeholders and building & managing teams across the UK, Germany, Africa, Italy, and South Korea. Previously Head of Operations of several agencies in both the UK and globally,
A unique range of experience covering senior operations roles at integrated agencies; project leadership, production and client service in events and experience; delivering interior/infrastructure installation and transformation projects for management consultancies, and building and running the first freelance community platform for the events industry in the UK.
I enjoy working with agencies that create and deliver memorable and unique experiences whilst optimising the business to deliver on commercial and operational objectives. A servant leader with a collaborative management style who excels at building and managing teams.
A unique range of experience covering senior operations roles at integrated agencies; project leadership, production and client service in events and experience; delivering interior/infrastructure installation and transformation projects for management consultancies, and building and running the first freelance community platform for the events industry in the UK.
I enjoy working with agencies that create and deliver memorable and unique experiences whilst optimising the business to deliver on commercial and operational objectives. A servant leader with a collaborative management style who excels at building and managing teams.
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United Arab Emirates
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2013 - ?
job
Owner & Director
Convergence Live Ltd.
Working with you to deliver your creative projects.
Convergence Live works with creative agencies in the events, experiential and marketing industries and with other clients. We support them to deliver creative projects on time and on budget, and to exceed client expectations.
We also consult with clients of all types to support them through periods of change and growth
Convergence Live works with creative agencies in the events, experiential and marketing industries and with other clients. We support them to deliver creative projects on time and on budget, and to exceed client expectations.
We also consult with clients of all types to support them through periods of change and growth
Corporate events, Exhibition and exhibition design, Project Management, Event project management, Change management, Digital transformation, Virtual events, Project planning, Project and program management, Project Consultant
2019 - 2019
freelance
Interim Head of Operations & Commercial
Engage Works.
Interim position whilst recruiting for a new Head of Production
Operations, Production, Interim, Management, Interim management, Change management
2018 - 2018
freelance
Project Director
Capita.
Responsible for the delivery of the new collaborative working environment in the new London HQ.
Including design & construction management, hardware, software, and infrastructure.
3 months working in the team responsible for operating the space to develop their skills and experience
Including design & construction management, hardware, software, and infrastructure.
3 months working in the team responsible for operating the space to develop their skills and experience
Design, Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Digital transformation, Change management, Management, Project Management, Communication
2016 - 2017
freelance
Project Director - Midlands ASE Refresh & Update
Capgemini.
I worked as part of the Cagpemini ASE team in Telford to design and deliver a new digital centre.
Acting as Project Manager & Consultant, I was involved from the very start managing the procurement process for architectural, digital and fabrication streams, through working with all the ASE team, internal stakeholders and external contractors to deliver a fully digital capability in a stunning new environment
Acting as Project Manager & Consultant, I was involved from the very start managing the procurement process for architectural, digital and fabrication streams, through working with all the ASE team, internal stakeholders and external contractors to deliver a fully digital capability in a stunning new environment
Project Management, Management, Communication, Change management, Decoration, Networking, Hardware installation, Software, Digital transformation, Corporate events
2015 - 2016
freelance
Project Director - London HQ ASE Update & Refresh
Capgemini.
Delivering the digital transformation of the ASE and AIE at Capgemini UK. Managing budget, schedule a team delivering design, construction, hardware, software, and infrastructure, and internal and external suppliers and stakeholders.
Find out more about the ASE here - https://www.uk.capgemini.com/about/how-we-work/accelerated-solutions-environment-ase
Find out more about the ASE here - https://www.uk.capgemini.com/about/how-we-work/accelerated-solutions-environment-ase
Design, Infrastructure, Hardware, Software, Digital transformation, Project Management, Change management, Management, Workplace, Decoration, Networking
2014 - 2014
freelance
Interim Head of Operations & Project Director
Pulse Group.
Working as part of the management team to streamline internal processes, manage structural change, improve workflow and introduce a system of annual forecasting.
Also working as a Project Director to deliver the Bentley experience at the Moscow Autoshow
Also working as a Project Director to deliver the Bentley experience at the Moscow Autoshow
Operations, Forecasting, Management, Workflow, Interim, Processes, Event production, Exhibition and exhibition design, Project Management, Change management
2013 - 2014
freelance
Project Manager - Dubai World Record
IMG Artists Events.
Project Manager based in Dubai, working closely with Fireworks by Grucci on the delivery of the world-breaking largest
firework display in the World on New Years Eve across Palm Jumierah and the World Islands
Responsible with others for delivering the traffic management plan in association with the Dubai Government, for the creative delivery of the event and for all filming and post-event content
firework display in the World on New Years Eve across Palm Jumierah and the World Islands
Responsible with others for delivering the traffic management plan in association with the Dubai Government, for the creative delivery of the event and for all filming and post-event content
Project Manager, Manager, International, Live events, Event production, Event management, Event organizer, Project Management
2013 - 2013
freelance
Global Retail Operations Director - Interim
Cheil Worldwide.
A 6-month contract, working closely with the Global Head of Shopper & Retail to build the global retail network,
introduce information sharing and knowledge throughout the regions, and develop a global workflow system to store build, in-store comms, field force management and shopper marketing projects
introduce information sharing and knowledge throughout the regions, and develop a global workflow system to store build, in-store comms, field force management and shopper marketing projects
Marketing, Retail, Operations, Management, Network, Workflow, Project Management, Global Network
2012 - 2013
job
Head of Operations & Delivery
The Alternative.
During my time at the Alternative, I worked closely with the management team to develop a project management system across the organisation and improve the supplier base
Project Management, Operations, Management, System administration, Optimization and development of processes, Process Optimization, Change processes, Change management, Supplier management
2010 - 2012
job
Head of Production & Project Management
SSG London.
Working as the Head of Production & Project Management, I introduced a complete supplier base, budgeting, scheduling and project finance system and upskilled the team to work with these new systems and process.
I also delivered global product launches for HTC with budgets of up to £2.5m per project
I also delivered global product launches for HTC with budgets of up to £2.5m per project
Project Management, Management, Finance, Production, UP, Event management, Exhibition and exhibition design, Change management, Process Optimization, Optimization and development of processes, System administration, Event production, Event project management, Resource management
2008 - 2010
job
Head of Operations
Leo Burnett.
Having joined as Operations Director for Brand Experience which involved bringing best practice in production and delivery, including financial management.
I was promoted to Head of Operations working with the MD, CFO and FD to introduce a financial reporting system across the agency, whilst still working in an operational role to deliver projects with the experiential and retail team
I was promoted to Head of Operations working with the MD, CFO and FD to introduce a financial reporting system across the agency, whilst still working in an operational role to deliver projects with the experiential and retail team
Retail, Operations, Production, Project Management, Change management, Optimization and development of processes, System administration, Process Optimization, Business Process Management, Processing and workflow digitization, Digital transformation, Management, Event management, Brand activation, Event production, Supplier management
2007 - 2008
freelance
Sponsorship Activation Manager - Africa Cup of Nations
TBA plc.
Working with Diageo Africa to deliver the Guinness sponsorship of the Africa Cup of Nations.
This included being based in Ghana for 3 months, negotiating the sponsorship rights, and managing the team including production and installation, staffing and client liaison (both the local Guinness Ghana marketing team and UK based production team) to deliver a Fan Park for 25,000 people
This included being based in Ghana for 3 months, negotiating the sponsorship rights, and managing the team including production and installation, staffing and client liaison (both the local Guinness Ghana marketing team and UK based production team) to deliver a Fan Park for 25,000 people
Marketing, Sponsorship, Production, Manager, International management, Brand activation, Event production, Event project management, Outdoor events, Sponsorship Activation, Culture and sport
2006 - 2007
freelance
Project Manager
Action Impact.
I produced the 450sqm launch stand for du in Dubai, with a budget of £1.5m.
This included managing a multi-disciplined team, in multiple locations, both remotely in pre-production and on-site during the event.
In mid 2007 I was promoted to Producer delivering all of their exhibition and installation projects
This included managing a multi-disciplined team, in multiple locations, both remotely in pre-production and on-site during the event.
In mid 2007 I was promoted to Producer delivering all of their exhibition and installation projects
Project Manager, Budget, Event, Producer, Production, Manager, Corporate events, Exhibition and exhibition design, Project Management, Event production, 3d design, Budgeting, Excel
2003 - 2006
freelance
Freelance Producer & Project Manager
Various.
Working with a number of agencies as a freelancer and consultant to delivery event, experiential and retail installations in UK and Europe. Including for HTC, BMW, Motorola
Project Manager, Retail, Event, Manager, Event production, Exhibition and exhibition design, Project Management, Management, 3d design, Creative production management, Production Management
2001 - 2003
job
Account Manager / Project Manager
Park Avenue Productions.
I was the main account contact and project manager for delivering the Dealer launch of the New Range Rover in Lake Garda, Italy.
This included managing internal creative and production resource, and working with local suppliers and venues to deliver the event on-site over a 3 month period
I also worked with BA on the delivery of a number of events on and around the London Eye
This included managing internal creative and production resource, and working with local suppliers and venues to deliver the event on-site over a 3 month period
I also worked with BA on the delivery of a number of events on and around the London Eye
Project Manager, Account Manager, Production, Manager, Producer, Creative production manager, Live events, Event, Project Management, Event production
1998 - 2001
job
Project & Production Manager
MEI Design Ltd.
During my time at MEI, I delivered events exhibitions all over Europe, including for Helly Hansen, Motorola and BOC.
I was also the project manager for the installation of the first in-store digital content network for WHSmith Travel in the UK
I was also the project manager for the installation of the first in-store digital content network for WHSmith Travel in the UK
Production, Manager, Project Management, Creative production management, Event production, Exhibition and exhibition design, Creative production manager, Producer
1990 - 1997
job
Various leading to Conference & Events Manager
Pentland Group plc.
Manager
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