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Inside Totem

Get to know how we work, who you’ll be working with and what it’s like to work here.

How we work

Our clients tell us it’s our personalised hands-on approach that makes the difference. With honesty, clarity and transparency at every step we will support you through every step of your journey. 

We hold ourselves to extremely high standards that are made possible with our tried and tested Magic 8 Methodology.

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Our people

Behind the fancy job titles are a team of amazing people – creatives, storytellers, event producers, streamers and big dreamers.

Andrea
Boscan

Digital Marketing Manager

Andrea loves building effective relationships, she brings content creation and digital strategy skills to Totem. She has had an interesting career path having worked in TV production, fundraising, digital marketing and even running her own coffee shop. All her skills round up to making her perfectly placed at Totem, where she delivers creative communication, engagement and builds a community of event people. Off work, she likes to take her daughters and dog Juno out for adventure walks. Her skills also extend to the kitchen, she can make a guacamole you will never forget!

Favourite place
Anywhere with my family
Your favourite book
The Gifts of Imperfection
Playing on repeat
Moments of Pleasure
Favourite non-human
Paddington
What's on the menu
Mexican + Tequila
Survival essentials
my kids and husband
Who or what inspires you
an early morning run

Christopher
Bo Shields

Co-Founder and Platform Director

Christopher’s career started in theatre – in 2001 he founded his first venture ‘Lock On Productions’, a full service event production agency. In 2007 he joined forces with Alex Hughes to co-found AMIGO, a creative agency servicing the growing Digital Out of Home industry. In 2019 he launched Binumi Pro – an innovative app that allows clients to shoot and manage their own video. Over the past few years Christopher’s mind has been somewhat occupied, being the architect of Reef, Totem’s event ecosystem.

Favourite place
Katz's Deli
Your favourite book
The Alchemist
Playing on repeat
Comfortably Numb
Favourite non-human
Alex Hughes
What's on the menu
WINGS
Survival essentials
Bear Grylls
Who or what inspires you
My Mum

Kyle
Osborn

Senior Front-End Developer

Kyle has recently become a permeant fixture in the office, bringing nearly ten years of experience to the team. He works closely with design to bring alive the innovative features that make Totem Virtual & Hybrid Events stand out. A little-known fact: he used to be an AV tech for local am-dram/charity gigs, which certainly comes in handy here at Totem!

Favourite place
Your favourite book
Playing on repeat
Favourite non-human
What's on the menu
Survival essentials
Who or what inspires you

Chloe
Strange

Video Production Intern

Chloe has a passion for creativity. A Fine Art, Film and Television production graduate, she is developing graphic design, editing and live-streaming skills at Totem. Chloe learns new skills every day. When not working at Totem, you will find her crocheting, painting, beekiping or trying out new hobbies.

Favourite place
Paris
Your favourite book
Confessions of a Sociopath
Playing on repeat
The The
Favourite non-human
King, My German Shepherd
What's on the menu
Nachos
Survival essentials
Coffee, my dog, a chair
Who or what inspires you
my family

Uma
Satkunam

Financial Controller

Uma is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in providing strategic financial support and setting up finance divisions across a range of businesses. Having worked in property, construction and retail for roughly 25 years she has expanded her skills into HR operations, and Project Management with a keen eye for problem solving and all things credit control! A keen badminton player in her spare time Uma also, having been born in Malaysia and exchanging those sunny climes for the not so sunny UK at a young age, enjoys sharing some delightful food with her family and friends.

Favourite place
Satkunam
Your favourite book
Awaken The Giant Within
Playing on repeat
Pocketful of Sunshine
Favourite non-human
Polar Bear
What's on the menu
Just love any tasty food
Survival essentials
Water, food, first-aid kit
Who or what inspires you
Mother Theresa

Giulia
Grasso

Production Director

Giulia has been working in the Video Production industry for over 12 years. Thanks to her organisational skills her career evolved into Company Operations and ‘capacity’ has been her favourite word since. Giulia has a real passion for anything techy, has watched every single TV series ever made, loves pizza and deeply cares for animals and the planet. Even though she moved to the UK 10 years ago, she has never had a pint.

Favourite place
Terni, Italy
Your favourite book
Choke by Chuck Palahniuk
Playing on repeat
Waiting in Vain
Favourite non-human
ALL ANIMALS
What's on the menu
Pizza
Survival essentials
Machete, Matches, Hope
Who or what inspires you
People's kindness

Alex
Hughes

Co-Founder and Client Director

Alex has a background in digital media, leading creative teams across the industry – ‘90s agency Deepend, ITV Network and MTV Networks Europe. He also worked on early iterations of the online presence for itv.com and Interactive TV propositions across ONdigital and SKY including The Brit Awards, Survivor and the MTV Europe Music Awards. He co-founded Amigo with Chris Shields in 2007, offering creative technology services for MediaWalls, Digital Signage and DOOH. After many years of trying, he has yet to stand up on a surfboard, so now snowboards instead. He remains horizontal.

Favourite place
Kefalonia & Pembrokeshire
Your favourite book
My Uncle Oswald
Playing on repeat
Never Tear Us Apart, INXS
Favourite non-human
Juno, my Dalmatian
What's on the menu
Italian Pizza / Negroni
Survival essentials
Negroni / Music / Pizza
Who or what inspires you
My Father

Richard
Bushill

Creative Director - Platform

Richard’s experience is in graphic design, video and events. He enjoys ‘thinky’ creative tasks with colleagues and long romantic walks to the fridge without them. He likes colouring in, staying in the lines and sometimes making doodles move. He does this for business and for pleasure, sometimes even at the same time whilst making Mexican food.

Favourite place
Work of course
Your favourite book
one with pictures
Playing on repeat
Spotify says DJ Krush
Favourite non-human
Henry the Hoover
What's on the menu
Mexican
Survival essentials
totem events platform
Who or what inspires you
Science

Harvey
Taylor

Success Manager

Before joining Totem Harvey worked in the Offshore Recruitment Industry specialising in underwater drones. An experienced Account Manager he has a passion for people, technology and creativity. As a natural problem solver, he enjoys taking an ‘outside the box’ approach to collaborating with clients, with the goal of exceeding expectations to ensure the ultimate success of their projects. When not working, Harvey will mostly likely be found out with friends, at gigs/festivals, or trying not to (but mostly) falling over in skateparks across South London.

Favourite place
Anywhere sunny!
Your favourite book
Any menu
Playing on repeat
Thunderstruck - ACDC
Favourite non-human
My dogs Rudy and Obi
What's on the menu
English Tapas
Survival essentials
Genie Lamp, Beer, Shades
Who or what inspires you
My parents

Anna
Turner

Senior Project Manager (SaaS)

Anna is a project manager motivated by delivering excellent platform improvements, streamlining processes and solving problems. She brings broad project and continuous improvement experience in logistics and employee engagement. Having moved from Australia, she spends her time finding London’s best bakeries and restaurants, travelling Europe, hiking around the UK countryside and seeking any sun she can find.

Favourite place
Manly Beach in Sydney
Your favourite book
Anything by Ian McEwan
Playing on repeat
Drops of Jupiter
Favourite non-human
My childhood dog
What's on the menu
Thai!
Survival essentials
Books, tent, snacks
Who or what inspires you
Travel

Inês
Mendes

Director of Client Success

Ines has a passion for people, problem solving, and animals. That includes the dolphin at Sea World that bit her in 2002. With a background in Journalism and Politics, she is equipped to guarantee project success and manages video production, design projects and clients. In her free time, she enjoys long walks on the beach and travelling.

Favourite place
Ericeira
Your favourite book
LOTR
Playing on repeat
Bohemian Rhapsody
Favourite non-human
My dog
What's on the menu
Sushi
Survival essentials
Fishing Set and Knife
Who or what inspires you
Victoria Beckham

Sam
Gallagher

Product Designer

Sam is a Product Designer, he is passionate about all aspects of design. Since graduating from the University of Brighton, he’s been involved in branding and web design projects at a digital media agency, before joining Totem in 2022. Sam enjoys musical theatre, comfy video games, and working his way through the restaurants of London to find the tastiest treats available.

Favourite place
Japan
Your favourite book
The Hobbit
Playing on repeat
Physical by Dua Lipa
Favourite non-human
Rufus the dog
What's on the menu
Sunday roast
Survival essentials
3 custard creams
Who or what inspires you
Princess Diana
Meet the whole team

Working at Totem

We are all about delivering exceptional experiences for our customers, and it’s our people that make it all possible.

Learn how we look after them, what it is they like about working at Totem and why a career here could be just what you’re looking for.

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Our team of specialists are ready to help you shape your perfect engagement ecosystem.

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