About me
Experienced Senior Creative Lead with a strong background in delivering complex, multi-channel communication and digital projects across a wide range of sectors, of late: Marine and renewable energy, B2B and B2C, pharmaceutical, government, education, and international development sectors. Skilled at project-management, managing creative and technical teams to deliver high-quality outputs on time, to brief, and within budget.
Comfortable directing/producing studio/location shoots, running pre-production and post. Hands on experience filming larger professional development series, and resources - up to 300+ films in one project. Also, educational films, infographic motion-graphics, marketing and documentaries. Been involved in longterm indie production shoots - taking the role of DOP, and post-production.
Combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery across digital, web, film, animation, and social platforms. Experienced in stakeholder engagement, procurement, supplier management, and risk mitigation. Skilled at implementing structured governance, ensuring alignment with client and policy objectives. Known for building collaborative relationships and motivating cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes.
Established and directed a successful creative agency, managing growth, client relationships, and resource planning to deliver innovative campaigns and content for diverse audiences. Brings a balance of creative insight, project discipline, and commercial acumen to every engagement.
Professional Experience
SH - Founder / Creative Director (2008 - Feb 2023)
Owned and managed a creative studio delivering marketing, digital, CRM, and film production solutions for UK and international clients. Oversaw all creative and operational delivery from concept to completion, ensuring projects met objectives, timelines, and budgets.
Led multiple concurrent projects using structured project management methods, including scope definition, risk assessment, stakeholder engagement, and quality control. Introduced robust governance and production frameworks to improve efficiency, accountability, and delivery standards. Including sharing IP with clients
Managed budgets, procurement, and supplier contracts, ensuring value for money and alignment with client and organisational priorities. Recruited and managed cross-functional teams of in-house and freelance specialists, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Provided senior client liaison and acted as the escalation point for delivery challenges, maintaining confidence through clear communication and proactive issue resolution. Established a strong reputation for high-quality, deadline-driven delivery across public sector, NGO, and educational clients.
Key Clients and Sectors
Department for Education, Horizon 2020, Oxfam, Oxford University, Oxford University Hospitals Charitable Trust. Experienced across B2C and B2B, relevant clients include working with The Mayor of London, UKHO, Education, and NGO/Non-Profit sectors.
BLUE Communications - Creative Lead / Project Manager
Deliver integrated communication projects for BLUE's global client base, ensuring outputs are delivered on time, to brief, and within budget. Lead on creative strategy, project governance, and delivery frameworks to enhance structure, accountability, and client engagement.
Manage multi-disciplinary teams across rebrands, digital launches, web builds, podcasts, film, animation, and social content. Recently led high-profile pitches for UKHO and Ghyser at COP28, supporting international communications on green hydrogen innovation.
Education
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Copywriting and Art Direction, West Herts University
- HND in 3D TV Graphics and Animation, Farnborough College
Skills
art-direction, Copywriting, Creative, creative lead, dop, film editing, film production, Motion Graphics
Sector Experience
Advertising, Audio / Visual, Automotive, Branding, Charitable, FMCG, Marine and renewable energy, ngo
Awards
D&AD Award - In-book, DMA Award Gold, DMA GRAND PRIX
Clients
Aston Martin, bibby marine, British Gas, Cadbury, Cambridge University Press, Disney, Edge Hill University - Animation, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Kongsberg Marine, Mercedes Benz, Oxfam, Oxford Study Courses, Oxford University Press, Rexel, Santander, Volvo