no-nonsense,
plug-in prodution
Trusted creative producer...with curly hair!
Plugging into brands, internal comms teams or agencies to enhance existing functionality, or provide complete support with the seamless management and realisation of their creative projects and communications.
who
When I was young I had big, big hair! Unmanageable curls that grew sideways when everyone else's grew down. Several years later, the curls are mostly gone, but the Hairbear spirit remains - think differently, embrace ideas and be prepared when the rain hits and things go frizzy!
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I’m an experienced, client-facing content creative producer with over 20 brilliant years leading creative teams. I focus on designing, nurturing and producing live and screen based content that sells, educates and inspires hearts and minds for global brands.
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I'm an ex-agency director that has both boardroom and shop floor experience so a unique blend of communication, creative and commerical awareness is a winning combination that my clients believe and trust in - again and again.​
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A story to tell or a product to sell - if you have something to say and an audience to tell it to, get in touch today!
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skills
Half producer, half creative! Like any decent Creative, I embrace otheres bold ideas and self-expression; On the flip-side, like any Producer worth their salt, I bring control and methodology to every project with a belief in encouraging formal process and task setting.
The skill of a Creative Producer is to balance the ability to nurture a beautiful idea, with the need to deliver a commercially viable product!
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Although I have many hats,I have the experience to know when and which one to wear to make sure projects stay on track and beyond client expectations.
My hats include:
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Project/creative team management
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Proposal writing/leading
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Scripting/copy editing
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Performance coaching and directing
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Live event technical/camera directing
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Voiceover
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Creative suite - editing/animation/audio production
style
Those who know me or have worked together with me over the years, would say that I'm calm with meticulous attention to detail; a trusted 'can-do' approach and a love of process and orderly methodologies - so my clients and creative teams always get what they want, when they want it. ​
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I'm not one for egos - yes every project or business has them, but I'm a fan of listening, guiding and understanding as you never know where that killer idea or solution will come from. Sometimes risk-taking, sometimes taking leaps of faith, but never reckless.
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Working together, you'll be rewarded with positive experiences on every project, resulting in wonderfully engaging content for your audience.
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I can seamlessly join your team, or lead my own as a virtual agency, to design and deliver your creative marcom content.
If you don't have the skills, or simply when you want to say yes, but your in-house your resource says no -I can support to keep your overheads low and your productivity high!
Many years of valued, tried and tested relationships
A selection of brands I've worked with over the years - with agencies or direct
...and what they say
"The end result that Gary produced for us was fantastic.​
It met the brief entirely and far exceeded our expectations."
Commercial & Events Director
"Gary is brilliant at creating concepts and great at establishing a visual identity for brands.​With excellent communication and presentation skills both to client and director.”
Commercials Director
"Gary knows how to capture human stories, bringing across its essence in the right framing.​ He's very involved in everything he does and always delivers."
Director Marketing Communications, Conventions & Brand EME
"Gary clearly has a methodical mind so really gets under the skin of a creative brief, supporting us to give our clients exciting results!​ Plus he is incredibly easy to work with which makes the whole process so simple!"
Chief Executive
"Gary is awesome to work with!​​ He’s creative, proactive, super organized, easy to communicate with AND delivers beautiful work"
Marketing Communications Manager
"Gary is an exceptional producer/director that's always a pleasure to work with.​ He has the rare ability to be able to manage contributors, client and crew while still getting what he wants from a shoot."
Director of Photography
