What I Bring

As a Head of Department, I lead art departments from initial concept through to final delivery with a strong balance of creative vision, organisation, and strategic oversight. 

I am experienced in managing all operational aspects of the department, including budgeting, petty cash flow, purchasing, logistics, and returns, ensuring productions run efficiently and professionally at every stage.

My approach is rooted in cinematic storytelling and visual precision, translating a director’s vision into cohesive, emotionally engaging worlds that elevate the narrative. I approach each project with a clear creative perspective, strong technical understanding, and a commitment to delivering work of a consistently high standard.

I thrive within fast-paced production environments, where communication, adaptability, and problem-solving are essential. I work proactively and collaboratively across departments, maintaining clear organisation while responding effectively to the evolving demands of production.

Delivering ambitious work on schedule, without compromising quality or detail, is central to my practice. Whether leading a full art department team or managing projects independently, I bring professionalism, initiative, and a calm, solutions-focused presence to every production.

• Northern Ireland based
• Available for work across the UK & ROI
• Full UK driving licence
• Experienced driving Transit & Luton vans

References available on request

Education & Training Courses

• NI Screen: Step Up to HOD by Mission Accomplished.
• H&S for HODs and leaders 
• Risk Management of Production course delivered by First Option 

• 9 ScreenSkills Certifications: 
  Inclusive hiring for the screen industries.
  Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace.
  Risk Management of Productions.
  ScreenSkills Training Passport.
  Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries.
  Tackling harassment and bullying at work.
  Introduction to sustainability for the screen industries.
  Mental health awareness workshop for HETV Productions.
  Coronavirus basic awareness on production training.
  
  
• PEARSON BTEC HNC - Creative Media Production @ SERC
  
  
• HNC - Graphic Design @ Belfast Met
  
  
• A LEVELS - Art & Design - A*
  Moving Image Arts - B
  Technology & Design - B
  
  
• 11 GCSE's Grade A* - B 
  
  
• The BFI Film Academy residential programme delivered by the NFTS 2014