Trained as a lawyer, Steve Withers possesses a unique blend of skills. He is both creative, AND, commercially savvy. As an Account Director at EMC he successfully led and closed the first EMEA/Global “Managed Video Surveillance Service” worth $200M+ with ATOS and Chubb. In 2019 Steve took a decision to leave IT and focus on his longtime passion, filmmaking and impactful story telling.
AI (filmmaking) represents a new frontier for us all. Life experience and the willingness to embrace new technologies is key in this ‘new world’. Consequently, I consider all roles, as ‘in scope’ as opportunities to develop, advance and add value for the client.
An AI Filmmaker, Creative Producer and Screenwriter
Profile
Energetic, and innovative. This individual is self motivated and deeply curious about how visual and audio messaging can immediately create an emotional connection with an audience and dramatically affect our outlook and behaviour.
Consistent revenue target attainment in the IT/Technology
market led to promotions with computer networking company Cisco Systems and then storage and systems giant Dell/EMC (with others), duties included forecasting, deal broking, team management and
exceeding financial goals. Being 100% accountable.
The result is an unconventional and tenacious person who understands both the technology and the bigger picture. A team player who thrives in a fast paced and challenging working environment, and can add value rapidly through direct, or freelance engagement.
Education
- MA Filmmaking (Producing)
Goldsmiths University of London
2023/24 - Cranfield Mini MBA 2014
- College of Law & Articles
- BA Social Sciences (Law) Hertfordshire University
- 3 A levels and 10 O levels
- Richard Hale School, Hertford
Skills & Experience
Clearmems www.clearmems.com. Videography, and audio set up. Chiswickbuzz. Cameraman, presenter and journalist. Local news, community website and TV channel specialising in short films and reportage. Primary focus on events and issues impacting W4. Filming, editing and uploading material to the website. 2020 -2023
Creative WritingColumn and features writer for biweekly published newspaper. Writing courses attended at Met Film School and Raindance Film Academy. Multiple short short screenplays completed. A virtual production film is in progress Xtend Studios. 2019 – 2023.
Founded a Memorial and online streaming company. Working with the public and fuuneral directors. Streamed 160 funerals and other events 2021-2023
Consistent business target attainment in the IT/Technology sector led to Snr Account Director appointments and other people management roles with Tandem, Cisco Systems, Brocade and computer giant Dell/EMC. Duties included, forecasting, deal broking, team management and being 100% accountable for meeting and exceeding financial goals. 1990-2017
Application Access and Familiarity
Training
Multiple selling and business methodologies – Holden, Powerbase, TAS, Pfeiffer and MAP, also Time management. An NLP Master practitioner. EMC corporate mentor and Princes Trust coach. Attended and subsequently presented on Cranfield Business Schools’ High Contributor Programme.
Achievements
- Distinction at MA
- EMC 100% Revenue target and President Club attainment
(20010-16). - Winner of Enterprise/Midrange Storage Division (EMSD)
exceptional performance prize 2014 - PLUS multiple performance related awards.
- Full Drivers License
- UK citizen
- Qualified First Aider (with certificate)
- Princes Trust stage 2 Mentor – voluntary work
- Widely travelled (Undertook a round-the-world sabbatical
2002) - Member of the NUJ
- Great Family
Hobbies
Football – QPR, Golf – Hacker, Skiing – Slalom, Reading – Lots, Movies – Sq Eyes, and laughing a lot!
Strength
Close attention to detail. Maintaining a sense of humour and asking the right questions
Favourite Quote
“One of the hardest things to do in technology is to disrupt yourself” – Matt Mullenweg