Nathan Annandale

Experienced Operations Manager with a proven track record of leading operational teams, optimising workflows and delivering complex projects within quality-driven technical environments. Skilled in operational planning, resource allocation, process improvement, compliance, and team leadership, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence. Experienced in coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver operational objectives safely, efficiently and on schedule, while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.

Adept at managing multiple concurrent projects, implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), developing staff, and building collaborative relationships across technical, engineering and operational teams. Committed to driving efficiency, improving performance and delivering reliable operational outcomes. Actively seeking opportunities in the North West of England.

Operations Manager at Memnon (2024-07 – Present)

• Managing operational workflows and production delivery across multiple concurrent projects from start to end - receiving physical audio and visual archive assets, through to digital deliverables via Singiant upload and LTO.
• Line manager of six media operators, managing holidays and other HR related duties.
• Regular 1-2-1 meetings and yearly appraisals with those who to report to me.
• Leading the end-to-end delivery of digital archive projects, managing multiple long running projects annually to ensure full compliance and timely delivery.
• Liaising with clients with timeline expectations, logistics of receiving the media material and arranging the return of physical media to external storage.
• Working on multiple projects with different clients at the same time and ensuring they run smoothly simultaneously.
• Weekly equipment quality checks to ensure all technical equipment for individual projects is working correctly and highlight any errors with the technical support team and liaising with them to ensure repairs are completed in a timely manner.
• Implementing inventory trackers for items stored at the in-house warehouse.
• Identifying weaknesses within the team and implementing process adjustments to ensure these weaknesses are overcome.
• Training junior staff on technical equipment and guiding them into a career path.
• Creating and updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Coordinating project planning and resource allocation to support all ongoing projects at once while maintaining on-time delivery.
• Coordinate the ordering, tracking and delivery of assets, liaising directly with clients, couriers and internal teams to ensure punctual transfer and project deadlines are met.
• Work with engineers to ensure technical equipment complies with safety regulations.
• Working with other Operation Managers globally through the Memnon group.

QC Lead at Memnon (2021-03 – 2024-07)

• Maintaining high standards while working with high-profile assets under pressure, consistently meeting 100% of project deadlines in demanding environments.
• Attended Media Production Show and gave demonstrations in broadcast QC.
• Leading and mentoring two QC teams, including junior and experienced staff, supervising a combined team of over 10 members working on television programmes and films.
• Managing quality control and file deliveries for broadcast projects, delivering QC for many programmes and films annually while consistently meeting tight deadlines.
• Ensuring assets meet detailed client technical specifications through QAR and AQC processes
• Producing clear and professional QC reports that improve client communication and facilitate faster issue resolution.

BSc in Digital Film Production – University of Greenwich (2013-06)