Kevin Homewood

Kevin Homewood 📍 ​📧-| 📱 - ​🔗 linkedin.com/in/kevin-homewood- ​ Cape Town, South Africa Professional Summary Business Operations Manager with 15+ years’ experience optimising cross-functional workflows, managing creative and production teams, and implementing business-critical systems. Proven track record in Professional Services Automation (PSA) tool ownership (quoting, project delivery, invoicing, reporting), resource planning, and process design across operational, creative, and finance functions. Adept at translating operational data into actionable insights using Google Sheets and Looker Studio. Known for clear thinking under pressure, hands-on problem-solving, and stakeholder alignment across large teams. Technical Tools Key Skills ○​ ○​ ○​ ○​ ○​ ○​ ○​ ○​ ​ ○ Google Suite​ ○ Looker Studio ○ MS Office Suite ○ Adobe Photoshop ○ Adobe Illustrator ○ Project Management Tools: - Teamleader Orbit - Kantata (prev. Mavenlink) - Wrike - Team Gantt - Harvest - Accelo Professional Services Automation (PSA) software administration Business process design and documentation Data analysis and reporting (Google Sheets, Looker Studio) Cross-functional team support and training Creative production and studio management Resource planning and traffic management Project lifecycle and workflow optimisation Stakeholder engagement and change management Professional Experience HUBLE (Cape Town)​ ​ Business Operations Manager | Jan 2022 – Present Education The Waterfront Theatre School: ○ Grade 8 Drama ○ Performer’s Certificate Fairmont High School: ○ Senior Certificate (exemption) ○​ Lead administrator of PSA tool, overseeing quoting, project setup, task management, time tracking, invoicing, supplier processes, and reporting. ○​ Designed organisation-wide processes and documentation to enable streamlined operations for project teams, finance, and leadership. ○​ Provide daily hands-on support to 150+ users, resolving technical and process queries across multiple departments. ○​ Extract, analyse, and model operational data to create automated performance dashboards using Google Sheets and Looker Studio. ○​ Act as key liaison between operations, finance, and delivery to ensure visibility, alignment, and continuous improvement. Traffic Manager | Jun 2021 – Dec 2021 ○​ Managed project resource allocation, capacity planning, and task scheduling across multiple delivery teams. ○​ Ensured timely delivery through close tracking of work progress in PM tool and agile response to shifting priorities. References Nikki Piper VP of Business Operations at Huble Professional Experience (continued) LOBSTER INK (Cape Town) Traffic Manager | Oct 2017 – May 2021 📧-📱- ○​ Planned and scheduled production of e-learning content with PMs, producers, and creative leads. ○​ Managed daily workflows for multiple projects, ensuring alignment with budget and timelines. ○​ Developed data-driven reports on capacity, time tracking, and delivery performance. ○​ Played a key role in improving production processes and maximising utilisation of creative resources. Soraya Rossouw Head of Traffic at Lobster Ink 📧-📱- STRIKA (Cape Town) ​ Creative Lead | Jan 2016 – Sep 2017 Richard Morgan-Grenville CEO at Strika ○​ Led conceptual development and creative execution for clients such as ​ The World Bank, KFC, De Beers, and BBC. ○​ Directed internal and freelance creative teams (writers, designers, animators, editors). ○​ Oversaw brand licensing including artwork approvals for global property Supa Strikas. 📧-📱- Production & Studio Manager | Jan 2011 – Dec 2015 ○​ Managed workflows for entertainment and corporate projects across print and digital. ○​ Resourced and scheduled a team of 25+ creatives and freelancers. ○​ Acted as studio-wide liaison for production updates and issue resolution. ○​ Managed supplier quotes, purchase orders, and invoice approvals. PICASSO HEADLINE (Cape Town) ​ Production Manager & Head of Traffic | Oct 2008 – Dec 2010 ○​ Managed scheduling and workflow across 20+ custom publishing titles. ○​ Created systems and documents to streamline tracking and reporting. ○​ Oversaw advertising traffic coordination and liaised with clients and suppliers. TAU SPORTS & MEDIA (Cape Town) ​ Traffic Controller | Jan 2008 – Oct 2008 ○​ Maintained client asset pipeline, liaised with advertisers, and coordinated studio deliveries. PICASSO HEADLINE (Cape Town) Advertising Coordinator | Sep 2005 – Dec 2007 ○​ Tracked bookings, gathered advertising assets, and advised clients on artwork standards. ○​ Managed communication between sales, production, and studio teams.