Hi:
I believe that brands are only as strong as the stories they tell. If you do too, then there’s a fair chance I’m a good fit for what you’re looking for in a creative leader.
My brand stories always begin with interrogating the data because that’s how we unearth the human truths so they can be amplified in the most contagious way possible.
I’ve been doing it for a while, so I know it works. From reconnecting customers to a B2B global giant to launching a small NY design company into Europe, I’ve helped build funnel marketing stories that start the conversations that lead to sales.
And I’m proven in new business presentations, stakeholder management and managing complex workflows, prioritising resources, and producing multi-platform projects on time, on budget, and on brand.
If you’d like to learn more about how I can add value to your team, contact me here.
Click here for my LinkedIn profile.
Click here for my resume.
And now for some hyperbole:
I've worked with Gary many times and there's a good reason I keep going back, he's exceptional at what he does. He's an accomplished Director of talent, an insightful strategic thinker and a consummate Creative Director. He has the skill to be able to craft and the intelligence to be able to unravel the most thorny of problems. I often team with Gary in a freelance capacity and I've also been fortunate enough to have worked alongside him at Leo Burnett Sydney. In short, I would recommend working with Gary.
John Foster - SVP Group Creative Director, EP+Co
Gary is one of those rare birds of advertising that you may or may not get lucky enough to encounter sometime in your career. His creativity is indisputable; an out of the box thinker who always comes to the table with THE idea that “answers the brief”, but also with the one that everyone actually wants to make. Often it was the latter that won the business for us. He can communicate his ideas with clarity and precision, even in the toughest of rooms. He is not just the thinker of ideas, but the doer. He is a production problem solver that knows all the short cuts to getting the idea made, even when all the moving parts are ever-changing. But this is not what makes him so unique. His rarity is in that he is all the things, but also a really bloody nice guy at the same time. A rare bird indeed.
Katie Trew - Executive Producer, King Street
Gary was my business partner, creative director and go-to man for 4 years. Always looking to learn, Gary is the kind of guy you want on your side. Clients, staff and suppliers all love him and his boundless energy is infectious. Just never challenge him to a game of golf or indeed sport of any kind - he will beat you (but with a smile on his face).
Adrian Leppard - Managing Partner, Mammal
Gary and I worked together for five years where he was not only my fearless leader, but a friend and mentor. Gary is brilliant with his creative ideas and execution of TV commercials, print campaigns and corporate projects. He has an amazing attitude and relationship with clients of all backgrounds. I loved being Gary's wingman and look forward to being able to work alongside him again.
April Mackay - Senior Producer Masterchef S12 at Endemol Shine
Working with Gary is always great fun. He is enthusiastic about life, and his directing craft is very well versed. He listens to everyone, soaks up everything he needs to execute a production then explodes on set with confidence and great decision-making skills. Another great skill is Gary's speed. He never overshoots, and delivers remarkably quickly. A true professional, and all-round top bloke.
Dan Freene ACS - Director of Photography
