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About Samuel

About Samuel ◍

Core Values

◍ Core Values

Skills and Experience

Skills and Experience ◍

Case Studies & Impact

◍ Case Studies & Impact

Testimonials

Testimonials ◍

How I Show Up

◍ How I Show Up

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Operational backbone.

Creative Mind.

Versatility you can rely on.

About Samuel

Hi, I'm Samuel — a cross-sector professional with a diverse skillset and a decade of experience across project management, digital production, compliance and AI.

Originally from the East Midlands in the UK and shaped by several years in the city of Manchester, I graduated with a First Class Honours degree in Media Production from The University of Salford, before building a career that has taken me across industries, roles and cities, most recently to Barcelona, Spain.

At the core of how I work is a fundamental understanding of how to bring ideas, processes and projects to life — confidently shaping the narrative, while guiding them from initiation and planning, through implementation and testing, to delivery and measuring impact. That same thinking applies whether I am leading a project, supporting a team, or helping a customer find their way to a resolution.

Giving back is an important part of life that allows me to feel connected to a world that’s bigger than my own. Caring about people in my work and in my own time helps contribute to something larger than any single role, and where I can go that extra mile to make a difference in other people's lives, or help elevate their story, I will.

As you explore my story, you will come to learn my core values, an evidenced professional skill set, case studies measured by impact and how I show up in my work. If you are interested in speaking with me about potential opportunities, I'd love to hear from you.

My Core Values

Creative Instinct

1

I approach every challenge with a naturally creative perspective, considering problems from multiple angles and with genuine empathy for everyone involved, before arriving at a solution.

This instinct isn't limited to creative work. It shapes how I communicate, how I plan, and how I deliver, often finding original solutions that make complex things feel simple and produce work that is effective, considered, and authentic to its original intent.

Integrity and Self-Respect

2

Integrity in my work means communicating clearly, taking accountability, and maintaining standards I am proud to stand behind.

I value not only the work I produce, but the role I play within a team, in person or remotely, ensuring that anything carrying my name reflects care, quality, and reliability.

By approaching my work with this mindset, I build trust through transparency, consistency, and respect for those I collaborate with.

Adaptability and Self-Improvement

3

My professional growth is driven by my confidence to integrate quickly into new and familiar environments, engaging directly with the work, assured to ask questions where needed, and act with clear direction.

I value continuous development, staying informed on evolving trends, tools and neighbouring industries, adapting my approach as projects and contexts change. A hands-on learner, I improve fastest through practical experience, bringing curiosity and a creative mindset to every challenge.

The three pillars: Skills and Experience

Regardless of role or industry, my skillset aligns around three core strengths. Together, they form the pillars that shape how I approach professional challenges and where I bring the most value.

Communication & Leadership

How I work with people across different roles, priorities and contexts, using clear communication to build trust and keep teams aligned so work moves forward with confidence.

Pillar 1: Integrate

  • I adapt how I communicate to suit different audiences, ensuring clarity for technical, non-technical, and mixed audiences.

    Example: While at Futures Housing Group, I clearly updated senior management with critical updates on active data breaches, while adapting my approach to reassure affected customers during time-sensitive, high-pressure incidents. As a broadcast director and project manager, I have also coordinated international broadcast crews and translated complex requirements into practical guidance for teams and clients.

  • I build effective working relationships and trust by communicating clearly, maintaining transparency, and acting as a reliable point of contact across teams. Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels, I maintain alignment on tasks, ask questions where clarity is needed, and ensure information is shared promptly and to the relevant parties.

    Example: As lead producer for the mental health awareness festival Headstock, I acted as the primary contact between the Founder, artists, and production team. I coordinated the collection and recording of all media for the digital event, working closely with the Founder to ensure consistent, high-quality productions that supported fundraising and conveyed important messages, such as suicide prevention.

    Our strong working relationship, built on clear and transparent communication, enabled the festival to understand our direct working style and led to further collaborations.

  • I communicate confidently in both group settings and formal presentations, using clear structure, storytelling, and practical tutorials to engage different learning styles, ensuring understanding through discussion, exercises, and clear takeaways.

    Example: Within the social housing sector, I designed and delivered tailored GDPR compliance training across the organisation, presenting to new starters and individual teams.

    Sessions incorporated discussion and practical exercises, translating complex legal requirements into clear, actionable guidance colleagues could apply within their roles. To reinforce learning, I supported ongoing awareness through written communications and internal video campaigns hosted on the company network.

  • I take on leadership responsibilities by providing direction, oversight, and support within delivery-focused and operational contexts, combining structured frameworks with informed, considered decision-making that balances creativity and analysis, while helping individuals and teams build confidence, and clarity.

    Example: Whilst a freelance TV director for Lancashire County Cricket Club, I regularly introduced talent-pathway students to shadow our live studio production and experience operating broadcast cameras. In housing, I led colleagues through responding to time-critical sensitive data breaches. In both contexts, I coordinated actions, mentored colleagues and students, and supported decision-making where accuracy, accountability, and timely delivery were essential.

  • I help people understand and navigate unfamiliar tools, systems, and processes, learning new technologies as needed to translate complex or technical information into clear, actionable guidance. By acting as a bridge between technology and teams, I ensure that users can adopt and engage confidently, without confusion or risk.

    Example: Throughout my career, I have often operated at the intersection of people, processes, and unfamiliar systems, translating technical or specialist information into guidance that teams and clients could easily apply.

    At Futures Housing Group, this included helping staff and management understand changes to data handling processes and their practical implications. In broadcasting and video production, I translated technical equipment setups and operational requirements for crew and clients, ensuring smooth delivery despite varying technical knowledge.

  • Whether representing an organisation or working as a freelancer, I have engaged in consultative discussions with prospective clients, listening carefully to their needs, communicating capabilities clearly and confidently, while building trust through professional dialogue to reach solutions that align on goals and secure their commitment to engage with our services.

    Example: While working as a freelance video producer with United We Stream GM in 2020, I was the primary contact for the Manchester Jazz Festival during early partnership discussions to move their cancelled physical festival online. Listening to their ambitions around quality, audience reach, and artistic integrity, I helped communicate how our team could deliver a high-quality virtual alternative under severe time and budget constraints.

    Following an intense six-week period, we produced 37 hours of live and pre-recorded content, attracting over 38,000 viewers with 296 hours of total watch time. Audience engagement rose by 6%, and the festival gained nearly 1,000 new followers — a significant increase for a regional arts organisation. See report.

  • I can identify problems within processes, systems, and business practices, determine where change or intervention is needed, then define how work is designed before execution begins. By clarifying goals, constraints, and requirements early, I ensure work is scoped effectively, problems are framed accurately, and solutions are practical and actionable.

    Example: I have regularly reviewed complex workflows and processes to identify gaps and clarify requirements. In the housing sector, I conducted a data mapping exercise with different team leads to understand how personal and sensitive data was collected, retained, and deleted. Assessing their operational needs and compliance requirements, I improved business functionality and aligned us closer to GDPR standards.

    In broadcasting, I analysed technical, operational, and creative requirements for productions by asking targeted questions of relevant stakeholders. This helped establish clear expectations and communication channels from the outset, making it easier to surface potential issues and respond to them as work progressed.

  • Experienced in identifying potential risks in projects and operations, I can assess their likelihood and impact and implement or recommend measures to mitigate them before they affect outcomes. By understanding how different variables interact, I can help reduce operational failures, protect people and assets, while ensuring projects run safely and reliably.

    Example: Months before new data protection legislation came into force, I joined a housing group to support compliance and address actions within the strategic risk report presented to the Audit and Risk Committee. I conducted Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) with service leads to evaluate new or changing processes involving personal data, applying structured risk indicators to determine whether further review was required. I also assisted teams in delivering mitigation actions, clarifying data ownership and reviewing third-party processors, providing assurance that compliance controls were active, monitored, and aligned with legislation.

    In broadcasting environments like my time working with StreamGM, I conducted risk assessments for venues, equipment setups, and mobile operations to guide contingency planning and preventative measures, reducing the likelihood of incidents during production.

  • By being aware of how processes produce results, I am able to identify in real time where adjustments are needed to optimise workflows or refine products. This awareness supports greater accuracy, reduces recurring issues, and improves efficiency as delivery progresses.

    Example: As a Video & AI Technical Specialist, I worked within an iterative model improvement cycle where sporting footage exposed failure points in virtual advertising overlays, such as players or equipment not being correctly recognised.

    I used professional tools and submitted corrected asset datasets for retraining. When updated models were returned, I assessed improvements against quality standards and fed findings back into the development cycle. This repeatable process strengthened model accuracy across future fixtures and improved both product reliability and client satisfaction.

  • I maintain accuracy and consistency across processes and projects by ensuring work is reliable, repeatable, and compliant through strict quality controls and documentation standards, supporting efficiency and operational confidence.

    Example: Alongside model improvement cycles, I maintained structured tracking of dataset usage for model training, logging which sporting footage assets were used and for which issues. To improve oversight and consistency, I created a system that maintained integrity across multiple datasets, supporting accurate model improvements. In the housing sector, I applied similar meticulous attention to detail when verifying information against compliance timelines, ensuring accurate reporting during a data breach.

  • I apply clear judgement and practical problem-solving when issues arise during active work. This involves quickly understanding what has changed, weighing impact and urgency, and making reasoned decisions that stabilise situations and keep work moving.

    Example: As a data breach response lead, I acted decisively to coordinate immediate actions while maintaining operational responsibility to meet strict compliance timelines. Similarly, in live broadcast environments, I responded to technical failures and last-minute changes during transmission, making quick, calculated decisions to maintain output while minimising disruption.

Process & Execution

How I structure, manage and bring clarity to my work, applying disciplined processes, problem solving and operational thinking to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Pillar 2: Execute

Delivery, Outcomes & Impact

How I carry responsibility for delivery end to end, using analysis and insight to present clear results, communicate their impact, and translate them into informed decisions, improvement, and lasting value.

Pillar 3: Deliver

  • Whether executing operational processes or leading projects from initiation to completion, I ensure objectives are clearly defined, stakeholders remain appropriately informed, and outcomes are achieved, tested, and documented against their agreed scope.

    Example: As a Junior Project Manager within a leading AI technology firm, I coordinated project delivery for internal products from planning through to testing and implementation. I structured weekly progress reviews with product engineers, maintained visibility of timelines and dependencies using project tracking tools, and provided measured updates to senior stakeholders when required and to meet schedule. Work underwent user acceptance testing (UAT), feedback was assessed against agreed objectives, and refinements were implemented where they strengthened overall delivery, ensuring outputs were complete, functional, and ready for launch.

    As a freelance media professional, I have worked with the BBC, MediaCityUK, StreamGM, and Lancashire County Cricket Club. For Lancashire, I managed the movement of mobile production crews across the UK, producing transmission for live fixtures across multiple competitions. Under live broadcast conditions, I maintained calm operational control while directing multi-camera visual storytelling for global audiences, balancing technical systems, editorial judgement, and personnel leadership to deliver output that meets a high standard. I have produced and directed work ranging from live sport and music to conferences and charitable initiatives.

  • I evaluate performance by identifying patterns, trends, and points of strength and weakness within data, processes, and outcomes. I work confidently with structured data sets and tracking systems, using platforms such as Excel, SQL, Kanban boards, Monday, Notion, and more, to organise information, interrogate performance, and maintain analytical clarity. I look beyond surface-level key performance indicators to understand why results occurred, what they indicate, and how they affect progress toward objectives.

    Example: Across corporate and creative roles, I have tracked and analysed performance against project management frameworks, KPIs, and project objectives to identify areas for refinement or change, translating findings into recommendations for action. When identifying performance issues, more efficient ways of working, or collaborating with subject-matter experts to cross-reference and validate findings, I am proactive in improving both processes and businesses to function more effectively.

    I tailor reporting to convey actionable insights, cutting through complexity to deliver clear, concise, and focused communications. Whether through presentations, written reports, or briefings, I ensure recipients understand not only what happened, but why it matters and how it should inform decisions or next steps.

  • When results are clearly identified and communicated, I use evaluated outcomes to inform future action, embedding lessons from completed projects into subsequent work, employee messaging, and training. By navigating appropriate frameworks and planning a clear route from problem to resolution, I connect challenges, insights, solutions, and learning with stakeholders to strengthen understanding, confidence, and readiness for similar scenarios, enhancing awareness and workflow efficiency.

    Example: Working within the data protection team, it was observed that employees often delayed reporting breaches, largely due to fear or misunderstanding of the process. Supported by my manager, I created, directed, and edited a short film, drawing on the famous police line-up scene from the 1995 movie The Usual Suspects, to address common reasons why staff may not report promptly and to illustrate the feelings it can cause.

    The video was shared internally, receiving positive interactions and endorsement from all levels of management. By reframing reporting as approachable rather than punitive, fear turned into connection, and breach reporting improved by 56% via both email and face-to-face interactions over a six-month period. The video became a permanent resource for the compliance team, utilised for new starters and during individual team training, alongside other interactive and engaging learning materials.

  • Delivery does not end at completion. Once work has been executed and outcomes are visible, I conduct a structured review of my own contribution, examining whether my judgement, communication, and decision-making were well-founded, and identifying where my approach could be refined.

    In Practice: I assess my performance against the original objectives and scope of the work, evaluating not just what was achieved, but how I contributed to it. I examine where my leadership, communication, and decision-making added value, and where friction or inefficiency could have been reduced. I consider stakeholder feedback alongside my own observations, and carry forward specific adjustments into how I approach subsequent projects.

Case Studies And Impact

  • Johnny Keen, Director Forsyth Audit and Risk Ltd

    Samuel worked with me in a governance and compliance team within the UK housing sector.  He was a real asset to the team.  His creativity brought training presentations to life, his attention to detail helped strengthen compliance and reporting quality and his desire to set a high bar ethically and professionally inspired others.

  • Abdin Khan, Long-time Collaborator

    "I've had the privilege of collaborating closely with Samuel on numerous projects for over a decade. What sets him apart is a genuine curiosity and drive to keep learning, combined with a meticulousness that keeps everything and everyone around him on track. He holds his work to a high standard, thrives in a team environment, and is unafraid to ask the right questions and get stuck in — always driving toward the collective goal.

    He does all of this while remaining one of the most approachable and reliable people you'll work with. He's been an invaluable asset to every team he's been part of, and I highly recommend him."

  • Andrew Crean, Former Chief Financial Officer, Supponor

    "Samuel joined Supponor in June 2022 as a Video & AI Technical Specialist in the Product team, before transitioning to a project management role within our Project Management Office in June 2023 — a move that also saw him relocate from England to Spain. Throughout his time with us, Samuel proved to be a reliable and trustworthy employee of the company."

“I know how I work, I know how I learn, I know what I bring to a team”

Following the completion of my last work contract, and providing care for a family member through a lengthy and difficult period, I entered a significant period of reflection on how I wanted to grow between roles. I knew I wanted to keep moving forward, and made a deliberate decision to dedicate that time in advancing both personally and professionally.

I studied, travelled, created, and invested deeply into the person I am today. The result of that investment is the professional architecture you are now reading. It is not a summary of what I have done, but a considered and honest picture of what I offer and where I can add the most value.

I know how I work. I know how I learn. I know what I bring to a team, how to communicate clearly, troubleshoot early, and ask the right questions. I walk into a role ready to contribute, and I build from there. Given trust and space to operate, I don’t just meet expectations, I grow beyond them.

Do you need someone who shows up knowing exactly how they work best?

HOW I SHOW UP

HOW I SHOW UP ◍