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I am an award-winning Creative Director and Head of Content with 25+ years shaping brand storytelling across global brands in fintech, fashion, lifestyle, and media. I specialise in short-form video, editorial photography, and AI-assisted content production, delivering ROI through scalable content ecosystems and social storytelling.
I balance strategic leadership with hands-on production, building scalable content systems and cultivating culturally resonant brands. I thrive in cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Product, and PR to turn ideas into impactful campaigns.
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Language
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Work Experience
Head of Visual Content at Revolut
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022Led end-to-end visual content production for Revolut, directing photography, video, animation, and design across digital, social, and OOH. Directed award-winning brand campaigns, drove 43% YoY social engagement growth and increased Instagram engagement from 2.1% to 4.7% across 12M+ impressions. Managed £350K annual production budget, delivering on time across multiple markets. On-set leadership for major product launches, contributing to a 28% uplift in app downloads. Built scalable content systems and brand guidelines adopted across 15 global markets, reducing production turnaround by 30%. Collaborated with Marketing, Product, and PR to create integrated assets delivering 8.5M+ digital impressions per quarter. Produced employer branding content contributing to a 22% rise in qualified recruitment applications.
Founder & Creative Director at Retoxx (Fitness Lifestyle App & Apparel Brand)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Conceived and led a D2C fitness lifestyle brand from zero, directing brand identity, content strategy, UX concept design, and marketing across digital platforms. Grew to 8,500 pre-launch followers in 6 months via organic short-form video and lifestyle content. Roles included Content Strategy & Editorial Planning, AI-Assisted Content Production, Creative Direction & Art Direction, Brand Identity & Campaign Development, Short-Form Video, Influencer Collaboration, Brand Storytelling, and Production Oversight. Delivered 40+ branded video/photo assets with 18% average engagement (above industry benchmarks). Generated 2.4M+ organic impressions in Q1 and secured acquisition interest from a competing brand within 12 months.
Founder & Marketing Director | Creative Lead at Drty Fashion
March 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012Founded boutique creative studio delivering digital-first fashion marketing, editorial content, and brand strategy. Directed 30+ editorial and commercial campaigns, generating £180K+ revenue and expanding client visibility by 220% on social. Led brand strategy, visual identity, and cross-channel storytelling; built a multi-brand audience reach of 1.2M+ across platforms; delivered integrated content strategies that boosted client online engagement by 35% within 90 days.
Creative Marketing Director at Hey Buddy TV
July 1, 2009 - October 31, 2011Produced and directed original branded video content for music and lifestyle audiences, developing content strategies that grew online reach and engagement. Achievements include 850K+ total video views in the first year and 25+ branded videos with an average of 290K views per campaign; channel audience grew 340%.
TV Content Developer & Producer at The Drty Dzn
January 1, 2009 - May 31, 2010Created, produced, and distributed an original 10-episode entertainment series rooted in UK youth culture, managing the full production lifecycle from concept to release. The 10-episode series generated 120K+ views in the first month; handled scripting, shooting, editing, post-production, and multi-platform distribution.
Music Content Director at Chris Horton Films
February 1, 1997 - November 30, 2009Directed, produced, and led creative teams delivering branded music content for major and independent artists. Directed 60+ music videos, generating 15M+ views; oversaw multi-platform releases for artists with catalogues exceeding 500M streams; delivered an average 42% uplift in streaming and sales in the 30 days following release.
Campaign Art Director | Freelance at Freelance
March 1, 2007 - PresentDelivered 45+ brand-aligned photo/video campaigns for luxury and high-street clients (JD Sports, Adidas, H&M, Hackett London, Cambridge Audio, 1REBEL Gym). Translated briefs into high-impact visual content across print, web, social, and OOH; average campaign reach 3.2M impressions; editorial and commercial content featured in Vanity Fair, The Sunday Times, The British Journal of Photography, and The Independent Magazine; achieved 35% uplift in client engagement post-campaign.
Photographer, Videographer & Editor | Freelance at Freelance
February 1, 2008 - PresentCreated content for global brands (Sony Music, Universal Records, BMG Music, Panache Lingerie, OKUN Beachwear, American Apparel, Premier Models) with 22M+ impressions; editorial campaigns featured in Vanity Fair, FHM, Byrdie, The Review, NIF Magazine; worked with 50+ celebrity clients delivering content 40% above-brief benchmarks.
Brand & Creative Consultant | Freelance at Freelance
January 1, 2010 - PresentDefined and evolved brand identities for fashion, lifestyle, and culture brands, delivering multi-channel campaigns that increased recognition and engagement by an average of 38%; led cross-functional collaboration across creative, marketing, and strategy teams.
Education
BA (Hons) Marketing at University of Bedfordshire
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1998Certificate in Art Direction at Central Saint Martins, UAL
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001Qualifications
Finalist – Creative World Awards, Screenwriting Category
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Semi-Finalist – Emerging Screenwriters Genre Screenplay Competition
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Quarter-Finalist – WeScreenplay Diverse Voices Competition
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Quarter-Finalist – The Film Empire Diversity Mentorship Programme
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Revolut internal recognition for highest-performing visual content campaign of the year
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
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