TESTIMONIALS
RARE
CURIOUS
TALENTED
PASSIONATE
ORIGINAL
DETAIL
AWESOME
MENTOR
EXCELLENCE
SUCCESSFUL
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Here are some nice things that people have said about me from various perspectives.
“People like Simon are rare in the creative world. An original thinker with a genuinely curious mind and the skills to back it up. It also helps that he’s a humble, reliable and lovely human being.”
_Jonathan Drapes
An employer’s perspective
“I had the privilege of collaborating with Simon as a client and I wholeheartedly recommend his exceptional talents. Simon consistently went above and beyond to understand the briefs. He has a remarkable ability to capture the essence of the product and deliver results that consistently exceed expectations. His commitment to excellence has made our collaborations very successful and I look forward to further opportunities to work with him.”
_Kylie Hine
A client’s perspective
“Simon is a unique creative in that he is not only exceptionally creative and forward thinking but he also understands, respects and embraces the commercial reality of the clients business, their challenges and their vision. Simon takes a strategic and holistic view of a client’s problem to find the right solution. He sees beyond a creative brief to delve into a much deeper and more valuable response. His humanity and inherent empathy also allows him to meaningfully engage with various consumer audiences. In addition, his respect and support of his colleagues (creative and client service) is unyielding which makes working with Simon incredibly empowering and safe.”
_Kirsty McRuvie
A team mate's perspective (Account Director)
“Si nailed the brief for the two most important parts of being a Creative Director – he pushed us to be the best we could be and he always had our back. When going into a review with Si you knew your work had to be next level and if it wasn't yet, he'd show you how to get there. He's skilled in the details and I really appreciate how he taught me to pay attention to the finishing touches of my work to significantly elevate the entire project. I could also always count on Si when I needed his support in the agency, copy-related or otherwise.”
_Hannah Proberts
A team mate's perspective (Direct report)
“The great thing about working day-to-day with Simon is he’s got great attention to detail but never loses sight of the big idea. Even when he’s finessing the most precise bit of kerning, you can trust him to still be thinking about how what he’s doing will resonate with the target audience. He’s a smart thinker, a passionate art director, a good story teller, a great listener and a straight-talker. Plus, he’s a Kiwi. But then again, no-one’s perfect.”
_Karl Mather (A brit :)
A team mate’s perspective (copywriter)
“Jumping on a campaign with Simon is always a hoot! No matter the product, you can be sure Simon’s got a unique and interesting twist on the creative - which always results in high energy and buzz, from pre and shoot to post production. Simon's knowledge and understanding of the craft makes it a joy to collaborate with him and get the best creative onto the screen. I simply cannot wait to see what he creates next!”
_Lav Bodnaruk
A supplier's perspective (Director)
“I’ve had the pleasure of working directly with Simon on a wide variety of projects, as well as the good fortune to work with a number of world class creatives throughout my career. And I would say that Simon is easily one of the most talented humans I've ever worked with. There is an economy in his thinking and an elegance in his craft that represents an all too often elusive combination.”
_Russ Vine
An employer’s perspective
“Simon was always a great mentor for me the whole time we worked together. He always pushed me to think outside the box and to strive to understand the brief on a deeper level. He taught me that to produce a great concept you must not only understand the problem the client is facing, but how that problem came about. I found that when I showed a genuine interest in learning, he matched that with a genuine desire to teach. Without his continuous support, I wouldn't be half the creative I am now. He is an awesome mentor, and given the opportunity, I would definitely work for him again.”
_Josh O’Rourke
A team mate’s perspective (direct report)
