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I’m Thomas Askew, a Bristol-educated biologist turned digital creator and recruiter. I blend storytelling with data-driven tactics to grow audiences, drive engagement, and deliver practical results across media, education, and business environments. Whether I’m crafting videos, tutoring students, or conducting research analyses for Japanese clients, I bring curiosity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to every project. I’m always eager to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in media, technology, and education.…I’m Thomas Askew, a Bristol-educated biologist turned digital creator and recruiter. I blend storytelling with data-driven tactics to grow audiences, drive engagement, and deliver practical results across media, education, and business environments. Whether I’m crafting videos, tutoring students, or conducting research analyses for Japanese clients, I bring curiosity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to every project. I’m always eager to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in media, technology, and education.

Thomas Askew

Content Creator, Social Media Manager, Video Editor, +2

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I’m Thomas Askew, a Bristol-educated biologist turned digital creator and recruiter. I blend storytelling with data-driven tactics to grow audiences, drive engagement, and deliver practical results across media, education, and business environments. Whether I’m crafting videos, tutoring students, or conducting research analyses for Japanese clients, I bring curiosity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to every project. I’m always eager to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in media, technology, and education.…I’m Thomas Askew, a Bristol-educated biologist turned digital creator and recruiter. I blend storytelling with data-driven tactics to grow audiences, drive engagement, and deliver practical results across media, education, and business environments. Whether I’m crafting videos, tutoring students, or conducting research analyses for Japanese clients, I bring curiosity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to every project. I’m always eager to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in media, technology, and education.

Available to hire

I’m Thomas Askew, a Bristol-educated biologist turned digital creator and recruiter. I blend storytelling with data-driven tactics to grow audiences, drive engagement, and deliver practical results across media, education, and business environments.

Whether I’m crafting videos, tutoring students, or conducting research analyses for Japanese clients, I bring curiosity, collaboration, and a hands-on approach to every project. I’m always eager to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges in media, technology, and education.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Japanese

Fluent

German

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Research Analyst at Askew International Research Ltd.

April 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025

Continued research activities in a subsequent assignment.

Social Media Influencer at Self-Employed / Personal Brand

March 1, 2025 - Present

Amassed a following of over 10,000 across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram; achieved 5M+ views; boosted organic traffic by 300% within one month and engagement by 100% monthly through refined content strategies (hashtags, video length, storytelling, captions, structure).

Recruitment Consultant at Oyster Partnership

November 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025

Client and Candidate Relationship Management; Business development; regular meetings with directors/CEOs; headhunting and lead nurturing to convert opportunities.

Teacher at ECC Foreign Language Institute

March 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024

Campaign management to acquire new students; collaborated with a small team; delivered lessons punctually with daily deadlines.

Retail Staff at Nitori Home Furnishings Store

September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024

Resolved customer concerns, balanced customer interactions with stocking shelves and task management; expanded product knowledge to advise on a wide range of household appliances.

Retail Staff at Nitori

September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024

Resolved customer concerns; balanced customer interactions with stocking and task management; broadened product knowledge and provided recommendations.

Research Analyst at Askew International Research Ltd.

February 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023

Conducted online research and interviews to produce written reports for Japanese business clients; identified relevant data and produced coherent outputs.

Biology GCSE and A Level Tutor

September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Weekly one-hour lessons for students of various ages and abilities; planned lessons focusing on strengths and weaknesses and prepared activities to reinforce examination material.

Biology Tutor at Self-employed

September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Weekly one-hour lessons for students; planned activities focusing on strengths and weaknesses to improve understanding and confidence.

Film Production Field Course Participant at Film Production Field Course

June 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021

Filmed and edited an educational film about climate change and wellbeing; developed storyboard, narration and editing.

Biology GCSE and A Level Tutor

August 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021

Tutoring sessions before and after school terms; focused on foundational knowledge and exam techniques.

Biology Tutor at Self-employed

August 1, 2020 - February 1, 2021

Biology tutoring for various ages; weekly sessions and exam-focused material.

Town Council Work Experience at Town Council

November 1, 2017 - Present

Assisted council members including the local MP; improved voting processes; planned and presented recommendations to MPs for improving mental health and youth entertainment services; surveyed teenagers and children to improve communication skills and confidence.

Work Experience Participant at Town Council

November 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017

Assisted council members and MP; presented a report on mental health and entertainment services for local youth; improved communication with teenagers.

Managing Director at Young Enterprise

October 1, 2017 - June 1, 2018

Led a professional team; improved teamwork, planning, and problem solving; won local and regional awards for Best Product and Best Customer Service.