Patrick Simmons

Current

• Director of Development/Executive Producer at Ivory Dome Productions (PTY) Ltd; Cape Town, South Africa and Atlanta, GA, USA
• Business and Strategy Consultant at Pathar Consulting; South Africa and USA

Past

• Managing Director/Executive Producer at Destine Nation Productions (PTY) Ltd.; Cape Town, South Africa
• Liaison Officer, Naval Attaché Operations at U.S. Embassy to South Africa - Defense Attaché Office (DAO); Cape Town, South Africa
• Strategic Director at Kairos Moment Film and Television (PTY) Ltd.; Cape Town, South Africa

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Education

• Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch
• Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch
• The Citadel

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Connections

88 connections

Industry

Motion Pictures and Film

Websites

• Ivory Dome Website

Patrick Simmons’s Summary

International work experience in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa in entrepreneurial, corporate (Fortune 100), diplomatic/embassy, and non-profit environments, working on projects costing up to $300M; Experience in management and consulting, process improvement, business development, business strategy, marketing, operations, project/program management, creative development, and public relations in several different industries over 14 years, most recently within media and entertainment; Expertise in managing, analyzing, and controlling operational, financial, and information technology processes and areas, and working and interfacing with C-level executives.

Most recent experience involves 5 years in film and television, and have served as an executive producer and production company managing director. Within these roles, I have managed and set strategy and direction for all creative, production, marketing/branding, and administrative efforts of several projects and companies. I also have several years experience in operational and liaison officer positions within both diplomatic and executive military headquarters. This included providing direct executive planning support for official visits of foreign heads of state, ambassadors, and senior general officers, as well as officially representing and promoting organizational interests to both internal and external parties.

Patrick Simmons’s Specialties:

- Strong creative/visionary combined with business acumen.
- Significant strength in both verbal and written communication
- Capability and skill as an liaison to effectively bridge diverse areas and personalities.
- Strong ability to identify/understand strategic level issues in most areas and their potential impact.
- Solid understanding of contract law, with past contract evaluation experience.
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of accounting/finance.

Patrick Simmons’s Experience

• Director of Development/Executive Producer

  Ivory Dome Productions (PTY) Ltd; Cape Town, South Africa and Atlanta, GA, USA

  (Motion Pictures and Film industry)

  January 2006 — Present (3 years 7 months)

  Responsible for managing and setting strategy/direction for business development, creative development, administrative, and marketing efforts of the companies I have been involved with. I have been involved in producing both television and commercial productions, have led the creation of several motion picture partnerships and development projects, and have negotiating several joint venture relationships, including one with the foundation of former South African President FW de Klerk.

• Business and Strategy Consultant

  Pathar Consulting; South Africa and USA

  (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  November 2005 — Present (3 years 9 months)

  I have offered part-time management consulting services to organizations in the United States and South Africa. Consulting has been in the areas of business management, strategy, marketing, accounting/finance, project/program management, and IT.

Patrick Simmons’s Education

• Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch

  MBA , Masters in Business Administration , 2004 — 2007

  Cape Town, South Africa; EQUIS and AMBA accredited degree

  Activities and Societies:

  • International business studies included a short study tour at EDHEC (École De Hautes Études Commerciales du Nord) in Lille, France.
  • MBA thesis researched corporate strategy in film and television

• Stellenbosch University/Universiteit Stellenbosch

  BBA , Business Management and Administration , 2003 — 2003

  Cape Town, South Africa; EQUIS accredited degree

• The Citadel

  BS , Computer Science , 1989 — 1993

  Charleston, South Carolina; SACS accredited degree

  Activities and Societies:

  1993 Summerall Guard, Citadel Bulldog Mascot, The Brigadier Newspaper

Additional Information

Patrick Simmons’s Websites:

• Ivory Dome Website

Patrick Simmons’s Interests:

film/television development and production, strategic planning, new media and technology, community and social development, travel, reading, and skiing (water and snow)

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