About me

I have spent over thirty years working in the creative world of broadcast media and visual communication. Starting my career at BBC News & Current Affairs as a motion designer, then working as a freelance designer, before continuing my motion design work and creative management at Sky Television. My career has encompassed working on a variety of multiple platforms and cross media experiences, from promotions, advertising, branding, programme identity, marketing, sponsorship, products and digital media. I have now diversified into higher education, working as a creative industries lecturer and careers adviser at Brunel University.

I have led multi-skilled creative teams, conceptualising, pitching, designing and directing live action shoots, using highly specialised filming, working with 2D/3D and visual effects artists and sound design, successfully delivering award winning creative solutions for global brands. Clients include: Disney, Moet & Chandon, Heinz, Panasonic, Ford, Coca-Cola, Siemens, Kia Motors, Amazon, Revlon, Goodfellas Pizzas, Waterstone's, Budweiser, Sony, BlackBerry, Prudential, MGM, Haagen-Dazs, Givenchy, Oral B.

Industry Awards: RTS GOLD: Best Sponsorship: Budweiser I PROMAX USA GOLD: Best Sponsorship: Haagen Dazs I BPME SILVER: Best Ident: Sky Movies Ident I BDA UK SILVER: Best Title: Space Island One I BDA Europe SILVER: Best Title: Bond I PROMAX USA BRONZE: Best Title: Sky Movies Christmas Ident I PROMAX Europe SILVER: Best Promo Design: Saw I BDA: SILVER: Best News Titles: Sky News Business Report I BDA Best Design Team award.

Throughout my career I've lectured extensively to students, set up forums between industry and education, created design competitions and workshop opportunities in schools and universities in the UK and abroad. My focus today is to create as much awareness and inspiration for young people to consider an education and career in our amazing creative industries...

In my current role at Brunel University I work on multiple digital media modules, across graphics, motion design, employability and brand strategy referencing and utilising my industry experiences. I offer schools and colleges professional advice on creative industries careers, life skills, preparing for the workplace, CVs, personal statements and interview techniques.

I have provided Lectures & Workshops for the following Universities, Schools & Colleges:

NFTS, Nottingham & Trent, Ravensbourne, Stockport University, Buskerüde University Norway, Chelsea School of Art Design, UCA Farnham, Central St Martins, Nottingham University, UWE Bristol, Esher College, Kingston University, London College of Communication, Rochester University, Cardiff University, De Montford University, Ardingly, Whitgift School, Clifton College, Windsor Boys School, Freeman's School, Kendrick School for Girls, Gunnersbury Catholic School, Windsor Girls School.

Skills

Art Direction, Brand Management, Branding, Careers Guidance, Graphic Design, Motion Graphics, Promotions, Sound Design, Sponsorship, Strategy Planning, Teaching / Lecturing, Team Management

Sector Experience

Branding, Broadcasting, Communications, Creative Services, Marketing, New Media

Clients

Amazon, BlackBerry, Budweiser, Career Ready, CBBP, Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Disney, Ford, Haagen-Dazs, Heinz, Inside Knowledge, MGM HD, Moet &Chandon, NOW TV, Panasonic, Russian Vodka, Sky Arts, Sky Ride, Sony