Howard Ross-Simms
Managing Director
Cape Town
Summary
Organised and dependable, and successful at managing multiple priorities, with a positive attitude. Team leadership and cohesion through the creation of a positive company/team culture is the cornerstone of management style. Over 20 years experience managing both people and business in the creative industry. An innate willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Hammer Live Brands
Cape Town
04.2004 - Current
- Spearheaded successful business development initiatives aligned with company's strategy, core competencies and value proposition.
- Focused teams on developing innovative and cutting-edge approaches with effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly across multiple regions.
- Managed client relationships across multiple brands.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Built annual revenue from zero to 13Million ZAR in seven years and to 50Million ZAR in fifteen years.
- Created additional revenue streams through vertical integration of supply chain.
- Grew staff complement from team of two in single region to over fifty across multiple regions.
Production Manager
NEAR Entertainment
Cape Town
06.2000 - 03.2004
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Calculated finances and production costs while managing cash flow.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees and suppliers to achieve goals.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Managed itineraries and professional requirements of visiting performers and staff.
- Reported to financiers, backers and sponsors on performance of productions.
Partner
Crescent Professional Audio
Cape Town
08.1996 - 07.2000
- Established and implemented business procedures and process improvements.
- Analyzed and presented financial standings and cost effectiveness to other partners.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Directed work of technical crews to coordinate efficient production operations across multiple sites and regions.
- Managed teams to guarantee successful execution of projects.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
- Developed processes and procedures for location productions.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients and suppliers to drive business development.
Education
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Psychology
I was awarded a bursary to study this degree but was forced to withdraw a few months into the first year due to circumstances affecting my family.
Skills
- Recruitment and Hiring and Human Resources Oversight
- Finance and Accounting Oversight, Financial Statement Review and Administrative Management
- Client Service Management
- Budget Control
- Business Leadership
- Employee Motivation and Team Leadership
- Performance Assessment
- Originality and Creativity
- Business Forecasting
Certification
University of Cape Town - Executive and Management Coaching Certification
International Foundation for Recovery and Wellness - Recovery and Wellness Coaching Skills for Executive Coaches
Interests
I am fascinated by the Human condition and support egalitarianism in all exploits, organizations, pursuits and activities. Self-fulfilment, self-actualisation and the search for meaning are central to my management style, and I apply a purpose-centred model to my business and team leadership. I am intrigued by the challenge of living an authentic, purpose filled life and encourage alignment of personal values with all daily activities.
Timeline
Managing Director - Hammer Live Brands
04.2004 - Current
Production Manager - NEAR Entertainment
06.2000 - 03.2004
Partner - Crescent Professional Audio
08.1996 - 07.2000
University of Natal - Bachelor of Social Sciences, Psychology
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