Production Director at Amaze
Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Digital Operations Manager at Guardian Media Group
- Internet Project Manager at DLA Piper
- Education
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- Prince 2 Practicioner
- The Open University
- LT International
- The Open University
- London Chamber of Commerce
- University of Cambridge
- University of Cambridge
- St. Matthias Kolleg - Tunsdorf - Germany
- Bank of Boston Foundation
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Liliana Ashton’s Summary
I'm a delivery-focused Senior Manager with over 10 years experience in the Business Industry and have a blend of leadership, project management and technical expertise ideally suiting to the demands of today’s dynamic and challenging projects.
Having worked in Operational Management, Organisational Change Programme, IT Design, e-business and Project Management I am able to lead projects in multicultural and business critical environments that demand an insight into HR and technical issues, management of end users’ expectations, management of change and tight timescales.
I've successfully completed qualifications in International Business and Marketing and also completed a BEng (Hons) degree in Computer Sciences with an outstanding Distinction for my final thesis.
I'm also a Project Management Certified Professional and a Prince 2 Practitioner.
Liliana Ashton’s Specialties:
I've gained my experience across a wide range of businesses including Media, Professional Services, Education, Computer Wholesaling, Distribution and Marketing.
Liliana Ashton’s Experience
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Production Director
Amaze
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
August 2009 — Present (4 months)
Lead, mentor and manage the Project Management Community and Project Management Office while maintaining a strong Customer Relationship.
Business analysis and strategic development of key systems, projects financials, processes and business rules; supporting and strengthening the delivery process to attain maximised utilisation and improved customer service results. -
Head of Digital Development
Amaze
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Internet industry)
April 2008 — Present (1 year 8 months)
• To contribute to the company strategy and a number of internal initiatives to realise the company’s goals and ambitions
• To lead and inspire a team of Prince 2 trained Project Managers and a technical team
• Support the client services team with proposals, specifications and costings
• Liaise with clients, following a methodical approach to problem solving and providing accurate and detailed documentation
• Ensure a high standard of technical output and execution
• Establish trust, rapport and good working relationships with key clients
• Identifying and exploiting partnership opportunities with key technology vendors
• Evolving and maintaining internal systems to ensure smooth operation of the business
• Contribute to the new business process and provide input to new business pitches and proposals
• Work with the heads of departments to ensure adequate internal and 3rd party resource and that client projects are schedules effectively -
Digital Operations Manager
Guardian Media Group
(Online Media industry)
November 2000 — March 2008 (7 years 5 months)
• Development and implementation of efficient production workflows and promotion of team working.
• Digital Strategy Consultancy Services to external clients.
• Specification of systems for client proposals: internal (regional newspapers) and external (Governmental and Private companies).
• Design of key production documents i.e. scoping documents and production briefs.
• Operational responsibility for a comprehensive network architecture
• Integration and/or migration of legacy systems used by the newspapers with online interfaces.
• Development and launch of all new digital products in liaison with key stakeholders
• Participate in management meetings and promote an awareness of issues relating to production, strategy and team operations.
• Manage all phases of digital development process – from creation to delivery of every digital product delivered in the department
• Proactively pursue new ideas with a view to progressing requirements of the business. -
Internet Project Manager
DLA Piper
(Partnership; Law Practice industry)
June 1998 — November 2000 (2 years 6 months)
• Managing the development of the Firm’s websites and overall website strategy in partnership with IT and the needs of the business and clients expectations
• Researching ideas and innovations which could benefit the Firm and to produce budgets and delivery plans where appropriate
• Ensuring that the content of the websites are updated, on brand and edited in accordance with the Law Society Code
• Strategic planning of the web site as a marketing tool
• Managing the web production team.
• Managing external design agencies (as appropriate) and programmers contracted for specific jobs.
• Website traffic analysis and statistic reports
• Managing different projects agreed to implement online strategy for the Firm
• Liaison with different business groups and departments
• Delivering presentation about our website strategy to different committees within the Firm.
Liliana Ashton’s Education
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Prince 2 Practicioner
Project Management 2007 — 2007
PM Group
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The Open University
BEng (Hons) , IT & Computing , 1999 — 2006
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- MIEE
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LT International
Project Management Certified Professional , Project Management , 2002 — 2002
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The Open University
Diploma in Information Technology , IT & Computing , 2001 — 2002
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London Chamber of Commerce
Certificate: English for Industry and Commerce , Business English , 1997 — 1997
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University of Cambridge
Certificate in Advanced English , English , 1997 — 1997
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University of Cambridge
First Certificate in English , English Language , 1997 — 1997
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St. Matthias Kolleg - Tunsdorf - Germany
European Marketing Consulting , Marketing , 1996 — 1996
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Bank of Boston Foundation
International Business , International Business Studies , 1995 — 1995
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Liliana Ashton’s Interests:
New technology, the Internet, management, roller blading, ballet, classical music, keep fit and scuba diving
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