Experience
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2022 to present
Freelance Creative Director
New York
With over 22 years of global experience creating award-winning solutions for some of the world's biggest brands, I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience, expand my network, and continue to learn and grow as a freelance Creative Director.
So far I've had the honor of working with Momentum, Jack Morton, INVNT, GPJ, Prince Street Productions, Advoc8, 2Heads, Envy Create and IMC. On brands such as Amex, McDonald's, equalpride and Out Magazine, Gitlab, EcoLab, Oracle, Amazon AWS, Pfizer, Abbvie, Lush, P&G and CME.
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2022 to present
Freelance Creative Director
New York
With over 22 years of global experience creating award-winning solutions for some of the world's biggest brands, I'm excited to share my knowledge and experience, expand my network, and continue to learn and grow as a freelance Creative Director.
So far I've had the honor of working with Momentum, Jack Morton, INVNT, GPJ, Prince Street Productions, Advoc8, 2Heads, Envy Create and IMC. On brands such as Amex, McDonald's, equalpride and Out Magazine, Gitlab, EcoLab, Oracle, Amazon AWS, Pfizer, Abbvie, Lush, P&G and CME.
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2021 to 2022
Executive Creative Director
XDA, New York
Porsche
2021 to 2022
Executive Creative Director
XDA, New York
Porsche
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2017 to present
Creative Director
GPJ, New York
Experience Marketing
IBM & Jaguar Land Rover
2017 to present
Creative Director
GPJ, New York
Experience Marketing
IBM & Jaguar Land Rover
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2013 to 2017
Creative Director
mcgarrybowen, New York
360º Advertising and Experiential/Brand Activation
Canada Dry, Verizon, Brand USA, Chevron & Motts
2013 to 2017
Creative Director
mcgarrybowen, New York
360º Advertising and Experiential/Brand Activation
Canada Dry, Verizon, Brand USA, Chevron & Motts
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2011 to 2013
Senior Art Director
Imagination, London
Experience Marketing
Ford, Jaguar, Asics, Apoteket, Landrover,
Manchester United, Shell & Tolv
2011 to 2013
Senior Art Director
Imagination, London
Experience Marketing
Ford, Jaguar, Asics, Apoteket, Landrover,
Manchester United, Shell & Tolv
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2009 to 2011
Freelance Senior Art Director/Designer
Fallon, ORM, Jack Morton, The App Business, Ogilvy One, AnyWhichWay, Digital And Direct & Blue Hive
Experience Marketing, UX/UI Design,
Game Design, Social, OLA & Branding
Channel 4, Sky, ITV, Cadbury, Lucozade, Ford,
Ericsson, Aviva Thomson-Reuters, Monitise & BA
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2007 to 2009
Senior Art Director
Isobar, Hong Kong
Digital
Disney, Pernod Ricard, Mercedes Benz, Sony, WWF
Ocean Park, Swire Hotels & Mr.Brown Coffee
2009 to 2011
Freelance Senior Art Director/Designer
Fallon, ORM, Jack Morton, The App Business, Ogilvy One, AnyWhichWay, Digital And Direct & Blue Hive
Experience Marketing, UX/UI Design,
Game Design, Social, OLA & Branding
Channel 4, Sky, ITV, Cadbury, Lucozade, Ford,
Ericsson, Aviva Thomson-Reuters, Monitise & BA
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2007 to 2009
Senior Art Director
Isobar, Hong Kong
Digital
Disney, Pernod Ricard, Mercedes Benz, Sony, WWF
Ocean Park, Swire Hotels & Mr.Brown Coffee
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2002 to 2007
Senior Designer
Tribal DDB, London
Digital
Volkswagen, Hasbro, Marmite, Philips, Harvey Nichols, Tui
The Guardian, DDB London, British Gas & Thomson Holidays
2002 to 2007
Senior Designer
Tribal DDB, London
Digital
Volkswagen, Hasbro, Marmite, Philips, Harvey Nichols, Tui
The Guardian, DDB London, British Gas & Thomson Holidays
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1999 to 2002
Freelance Illustrator & Sculptor
Whilst studying at De Montfort University
Various private clients including the chairman of Barclays bank
1999 to 2002
Freelance Illustrator & Sculptor
Whilst studying at De Montfort University
Various private clients including the chairman of Barclays bank
Awards
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Clio Awards
Bronze – Design: Business-to-Business – category: Design – Digital/Mobile.
Bronze – Design: Business-to-Business – category: Design – Digital/Mobile.
One Show
Shortlisted Experiential Design/Indoor Spaces
Shortlisted Experiential Design/Indoor Spaces
Cannes Lions
Shortlisted for Brand Identity
Shortlisted for Brand Identity
EX Awards
Silver – Best High Tech Audience Interaction
Silver – Best High Tech Audience Interaction
Digiday Content Marketing
Winner – Most Innovative / Creative use of Content
Winner – Most Innovative / Creative use of Content
Muse Creative Awards
Platinum – Branded Content - Game/App
Platinum – Branded Content - Microsite
Platinum – Branded Content - Game/App
Platinum – Branded Content - Microsite
W3 Awards
Gold – Branded Content, Interactive Experience
Gold – General Marketing, Game or App
Gold – Branded Content, Interactive Experience
Gold – General Marketing, Game or App
The Webby Awards
Shortlisted for Digital Campaigns and People’s Voice
Shortlisted for Digital Campaigns and People’s Voice
Web Awards
Standard of Excellence for the Non-profit category
Standard of Excellence for the Non-profit category
Awwwards
Nominee – Site of the Year
Site of the day
Site of the Month
Nominee – Site of the Year
Site of the day
Site of the Month
The Ad Club Hatch Awards
60th Annual Hatch Award – Silver – Brands Amplified category
60th Annual Hatch Award – Silver – Design category
60th Annual Hatch Award – Silver – Brands Amplified category
60th Annual Hatch Award – Silver – Design category
Hermes Awards
Gold – Best Interactive Brand Experience
Gold – Best Interactive Brand Experience
BIMAS
Shortlisted for Best Microsite
Shortlisted for Best Microsite
Stevie Awards
Gold – Live Event: Sponsorship Experience
Bronze – Best Event
Gold – Live Event: Sponsorship Experience
Bronze – Best Event
Best Ads on TV
Awarded 'Best' –Featured as top 6 Work for March 2019
Awarded 'Best' –Featured as top 6 Work for March 2019
Ads of the World
Featured Work
Featured Work
MarCom Awards
Platinum – Marketing/Promotional Campaign: Special Event
Platinum – Web Interactive Capabilities
Platinum – Strategic Communications | Integrated Marketing
Gold – Strategic Communications | Branding
Platinum – Marketing/Promotional Campaign: Special Event
Platinum – Web Interactive Capabilities
Platinum – Strategic Communications | Integrated Marketing
Gold – Strategic Communications | Branding
ANA B2 AWARDS
AKA Association of National Advertisers
Silver – Best Face-to-Face Marketing, Integrated Trade Show Mktg Program
AKA Association of National Advertisers
Silver – Best Face-to-Face Marketing, Integrated Trade Show Mktg Program
Hashtag Sports Awards
Shortlisted for Best brand experience
Shortlisted for Best brand experience
Campaign Digital
Commendation in Leisure and Entertainment
Commendation in Leisure and Entertainment
Creative Pool
Most innovative Websites of 2021
Most innovative Websites of 2021
Communication Arts – Webpicks Awwwards
Site of the day + Site of the month
Site of the day + Site of the month
Adobe Y Design Awards
Best Game Design
Best Game Design
CSS Design Awards
Site of the Day Adobe GenP
Site of the Day Adobe GenP
Adobe Showcase
Showcase Site of the day
Showcase Site of the day
FWA
2X Site of the day
2X Site of the day
IPA Creative Showcase
Runner up
Runner up
Davey Awards
Silver for Best Microsite
Silver for Best Microsite
The Communicator Awards
Gold Award of Excellence in the Microsite Category
Gold Award of Excellence in the Digital Category
Gold Award of Excellence in the Microsite Category
Gold Award of Excellence in the Digital Category
DIAs
Winner of Best Corporate
Winner of Best Corporate
Shell VI Awards
Most innovative comms piece – Awarded by Shell
Most innovative comms piece – Awarded by Shell
The Dentsu Innovation Awards
Bronze – Branded Tech
Bronze – Branded Tech
Key Skills
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Conceptual thinking
I greatly enjoy working closely with marketers, strategists, creatives, techies and clients across multiple platforms; creating and developing ideas and strategies for brands...no matter what size or budget, every brief can be made a unique and exciting challenge.
Art Direction
One of my true passions is working closely with great talent; pursuing the best results. So far in my career I have teamed up with photographers, filmmakers, editors, creative technologists, programmers, animators, information architects, designers, illustrators, copywriters and musicians.
Design
I love design and am very fastidious when it comes to detail. I greatly enjoy the new challenges every job brings; especially making sure the structure and style resonates with the brand, it’s goals and especially it’s target audience.
Presentation
I have enjoyed extensive experience in building client relationships. Working in London, Hong Kong and New York has really helped me to hone my communication skills.
Mentoring & departmental growth
I revel in getting the best out of people, especially helping members of my department to grow. I believe it’s vitally important to be in an environment full of inspiring and enthusiastic people.
Company culture campaigner
Company culture is also a big one for me. Throughout my career I have always made sure I’m a part of cultural committees; striving to create the best working environments.
I greatly enjoy working closely with marketers, strategists, creatives, techies and clients across multiple platforms; creating and developing ideas and strategies for brands...no matter what size or budget, every brief can be made a unique and exciting challenge.
Art Direction
One of my true passions is working closely with great talent; pursuing the best results. So far in my career I have teamed up with photographers, filmmakers, editors, creative technologists, programmers, animators, information architects, designers, illustrators, copywriters and musicians.
Design
I love design and am very fastidious when it comes to detail. I greatly enjoy the new challenges every job brings; especially making sure the structure and style resonates with the brand, it’s goals and especially it’s target audience.
Presentation
I have enjoyed extensive experience in building client relationships. Working in London, Hong Kong and New York has really helped me to hone my communication skills.
Mentoring & departmental growth
I revel in getting the best out of people, especially helping members of my department to grow. I believe it’s vitally important to be in an environment full of inspiring and enthusiastic people.
Company culture campaigner
Company culture is also a big one for me. Throughout my career I have always made sure I’m a part of cultural committees; striving to create the best working environments.
Qualifications
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De Montfort University
2:1 BA (Hons)
Graphic Design & New Media Studies
2:1 BA (Hons)
Graphic Design & New Media Studies
A-levels
A Art
B Design Technology
B Mathematics
