About me

I am a creative/art director with over 20 years industry experience - some of it award-winning.

Since graduating with a BA (Hons) in Visual Communication I have worked in television and subsequently in advertising and design mainly in the automotive, airline, travel, financial services, healthcare and hi-tech electronic sectors for blue-chip clients such as Mazda, NPI/AMP, Cathay Pacific, US Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Philips and Fujitsu.

I am now looking for a new challenge either agency or client-side that will draw on my experience and present an opportunity to make a real difference.

As a good negotiator, I am used to dealing with all kinds of people at all levels. In my current role I manage a team responsible for the entire creative output of the agency. My style is very much hands-on tempered with a willingness to encourage brave thinking. As well as managing I also write and develop my own ideas to final delivery - be it web or print.

Software-wise I'm comfortable with all the usual suspects but endeavour to never let any shortcomings in that area prevent the evolution of a good idea. I am always learning and adapting to new stuff and technology does not intimidate me.

Skills

Creative, conceptual, analytical thinker, Writer, art director, designer, photographer, videographer, editor, Mentor and enthusiastic talent spotter and developer, Good listener, excellent with clients of all levels, Excellent technical knowledge, Good organiser with wide production knowledge, Perfectionist, particularly with regard to brand, CI and typography , Adobe Creative Suite/QuarkXpress, Adobe Photoshop plus other specialist photography titles, Final Cut Pro (New York trained), Adobe Illustrator/Flash, Freeway Web Design, Smooth running and progression of projects to completion, Management/maintenance/back-up of studio resources

Sector Experience

A vastly experienced, award-winning, Creative Director who writes as well as designs and art directs. Committed, passionate and conscientious; I have project-managed and produced visual marketing solutions from conception right through to final delivery on behalf of a whole range of blue-chip clients for many years as an employee, freelancer and design agency partner., I am a skilled negotiator and motivator used to dealing with big, challenging clients at the highest levels. Classically trained, I offer any prospective employer loyalty, strength of character, a critical eye for detail and a ‘real-world’ knowledge of print, digital and multimedia technologies. With a ‘hands-on, can do, will do’ attitude, I am seen as a resourceful problem solver, mentor and respected team-leader who is always keen to embrace new skills.

Awards

D&AD award for Hush Puppies vehicle livery, Several press advertising awards from trade magazines