Profile
Internationally experienced writer and photographer with a senior management level advertising background. Proven organisational expertise in both business and extreme external environments. Highly developed presentational and interpersonal skills with computer proficiency in web communications and graphics. UK legally qualified. Very widely travelled with extensive expatriate experience in the Far East.

Objective
An interesting and flexible position in the media with an organisational component. Internet/IMM connection desirable. Expatriate package if abroad.

Business Experience

1993 - current

GRAPHICAT-TAO LIMITED
Hong Kong

Director

• Partnership with graphic design studio owner for joint projects

1981- current

TAO CONSULTANTS (HONG KONG) LIMITED
Hong Kong

Owner and managing director

• Creative consultant specialising in the production of corporate literature and advertising
• Clients worked for include ASM Pacific Technology, Charoen Pokphand, Daido Concrete, Hutchison Telecom (worldwide), IBM, Inchcape Pacific, Jardine International Motors, Kowloon Motor Bus Company, Malla Hotel Kathmandu, Mikimoto Pearls, Mobil Oil, Noble Group, Ta Yang Manufacturing, Tricom, Ultra-Tek
• Photojournalist emphasising travel and destination subjects
• Mainly airline, credit card and hotel magazines, including Discovery (Cathay Pacific), Mabuhay (Philippine Airlines), Pacific (American Express), Signature (Diners Club), Silver Kris (Singapore Airlines), South China Morning Post, Stars & Stripes (US Armed Forces).

1978 - 1981

J WALTER THOMPSON LIMITED
Hong Kong

Creative Director

Senior English Copywriter

• Billings increased by 350% during my tenure
• Accounts: Lufthansa (regional), Gulf Air (regional), Pan Am (regional), Thai International (local), Johnson & Johnson, Carnation, Lipton Tea, Singer Sewing Machines, Standard Brands (various), Esselte Dymo, Talon Zippers, Parker Pens (regional), Bausch & Lomb (regional), Burger King, Glaxo (various), Rolex, International Wool Secretariat, Hyatt Hotel (regional), Hong Kong Hilton, German National Tourist Board, MD Motors ( BL & Rolls Royce), Relyon Beds

1975 - 1976

HYAMS ROBINSON & ASSOCIATES LIMITED
Johannesburg