Manager Project
Resume:
R ESUME A NNETTE E GGERS * ***
Annette Eggers
Nelson
New Zealand
*******@**********.**.**
www.saraumedia.co.nz
SUMMARY
Annette Eggers is an accomplished Video Producer and Director who has turned her passion for film making into a
successful business in the growing field of visual and digital marketing. With almost a decade s experience in the
screen industry, Annette has developed solid skills in all areas of filming and editing; from the planning and
coordination of film shoots, through to directing, post-production and distribution. Annette began her career working
on music videos for New Zealand and Australian bands, and received an International Film Festival Award for her work
in 2004. Her recent work includes roles as Production Assistant/Manager, Video Producer and Editor for companies
such as Tourism New Zealand, Beach House Films and Jap Art Productions. In 2007 Annette launched her own
online video production company, Sarau Media, which she has grown into a profitable entity with a reputation for
excellence and innovation in digital and video promotions.
KEY SKILLS
Business owner: Sarau Media Experienced in all aspects of small business operation and growth, including
finance, sales and marketing, and operations/logistics.
Video Producer A high level of competence in online video production, video marketing, creating, developing
and pitching ideas to clients, identifying the specific objectives for each project and producing video clips that
meet the Clients requirements.
Production Assist/Manager Responsible for coordinating, logistics and budgets for a variety of international
and domestic TV commercials and short films in a wide range of outdoor locations and studio film sets.
Producer and Director Taking the lead role in both self-funded and commissioned short films for commercial
and artistic projects.
Communication skills Communicating effectively, appropriately and professionally at all levels via any medium
(email, phone, video conference or face-to-face), including timely follow-up communications with clients to ensure
satisfaction with the product.
Project Management Skills - managing crew, cast and support services; coordinating all relevant aspects of the
filming process and maintaining good communications with Clients and other stake holders throughout each
project.
Initiative The ability to identify and pursue new opportunities and adapt ideas, in business and within a project,
to incorporate changes in technology and meet market demands.
Motivated Ready to meet the challenges and opportunities presented in any project with a full commitment to
seeing it through to satisfactory completion.
AFFILIATIONS
Community and Business Forums An active Chairperson and Board member for regional marketing and web
committees. Toastmaster member, successfully achieving high credits. Member with BNI (Business Network
International) since 2008.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Creating Sarau Media in 2007 as a Video Producer and Production Manager,
Increasing the business portfolio each year since 2008
Winning an International Film Festival Award for using the language of film in a different way
Working on board a fishing vessel in the Southern Ocean for two years. This developed communication skills
and work ethics that have lead into the important skills now relevant in business
Completing the 48hr Film Festival challenge 2011 Co-writer and Production Manager
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EXPERIENCE
2007 - Current
SARAU MEDIA LTD: New Zealand Online Video Production
OWNER/OPERATOR
Sarau Media is a Video Production and Marketing company producing video for the internet and mobile media.
www.saraumedia.co.nz Key services: Producer / director / camera operator / production manager / editor
2009 NOVEMBER
MIKI KOMATSU: Japanese Boysenberry TV Commercial New Zealand
PRODUCTION & LOCATION MANAGER
Production and Location Manager for a 30 and 60 TV Commercial. This project involved liaising with international
Producers and Director, logistics, negotiating prices with local services and coordinating New Zealand and Japanese
crew. http://www.bourbon.co.jp/boysenberry/cm/cm.html
2009 MARCH
BEACH HOUSE FILMS: Polish beer TV commercial New Zealand
PRODUCTION & LOCATION ASSISTANT
Producer s Assistant & Location Manager for a 30-second Polish beer commercial.
This was shot on a remote location and required liaising with local Hop Farmers and local services. http://
www.beachhousefilms.com.au/
BEACH HOUSE FILMS: Polish beer behind the scenes New Zealand
PRODUCER OF BEHIND THE SCENES
Producing a 3 minute video for behind the scenes while filming the Polish beer commercial. This was an opportunity
to capture the work and time that went into the making of the commercial itself to show what a major undertaking it
was. http://www.beachhousefilms.com.au/
2006 2008
BJ EGGERS (FAMILY BUSINESS): Nelson, New Zealand
MANAGER
BJ Eggers Ltd is the largest privately owned Hop farm in New Zealand, also diversifying in Forestry and Deer.
Responsible for the ongoing business analysis, monthly budgets and accounting documentation as well as supervising
up to 30 staff during the peak seasons.
2006 - FEBRUARY
FAT FREDDY S DROP MUSIC VIDEO Behind the scenes filming: Auckland, New Zealand
CAMERA OPERATOR & EDITOR
The behind the scenes video was released with Fat Freddy s Drop number one release for 2006 Wandering Eye .
2005 2006
SPACE LAB (CONTRACT): Auckland, New Zealand
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Responsible for the live events and coordinating the music videos for The World Battle of the Bands annual music
event.
2004 2005
NIKE NZ (CONTRACT): Auckland, New Zealand
PLANNING ANALYST & PRODUCER FOR ALL NEW ZEALAND CORPORATE VIDEOS
Inbound Planning Analyst for all of Nike product imported into NZ: approx. 25,000 15,000 units per month. This
involved tracking product from international consolidators and various transportation lines using MEARSK, NYK,
BAX, EGL, NZ Customs and SAP.
Producing corporate videos for Nike New Zealand and Australia while filling responsibilities as a Planning Analyst.
2003 - 2004
OWENS GLOBAL WAREHOUSING (CONTRACT): Auckland, New Zealand
DISPATCH MANAGER
Working for Owens Global Warehousing, which involved managing all dispatch of goods from Owens warehouse to
various customers throughout NZ. Also providing planning analysis for customers and Owens Global on a weekly
basis, coordinating with Ports of Auckland and NZ Rail.
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Other experience.
AMALTAL ATLANTIS - Deep sea fishing vessel, crew
AMALTAL ENDEAVOR - Deep sea fishing vessel, crew
ENZA - NZ Apples and Pears, Export quality controller for the South Island Apples and Pears
TERTIARY EDUCATION 2003
Certificate in Computers / Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. 1995
Certificate in Film / Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology 2003
Certificate in TV Broadcast / Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology 2003
COMMUNITY
Chair Hans Eggers Trust - www.hanseggers.co.nz Hans Eggers was a settler to the Upper Moutere region in
1850. The Hans Eggers Reunion is a family gathering of approximately 500 people to the same location where
his descendants still reside today, Upper Moutere.
Member in the Marketing Committee for the Ruby Coast Moutere Hills www.rubycoastmouterehills.co.nz
INTERESTS
Film making
Hiking
Travel
Technology
FEEDBACK
"I have enjoyed working with Annette and her TEAM from Sarau Media from the first meeting when discussing the
project until the delivery of the end product.
I found her professionalism and the quality of her work in combination with her communication and willingness to go
the extra mile very satisfying and of course great value for money. I am looking forward to working together again in
the near future."
Manfred Raunigg, Director
Wellness Express Ltd
"I was very happy working with Annette she is reliable and attentive, with a creative and personal touch. I would
use her again as a production coordinator/manager on a shoot in NZ."
MikiNobu Komatsu, Producer
Jap-Art Productions Pty Ltd
REFEREES
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