I'm a creative strategist and concept developer, with a background in youth marketing. If you're looking for ideas or want help to develop a concept, this is where I come in.I co-founded The Drop Date in 2012, after being presented with the concept by my friend and business partner Ry Barr. The site has grown into a successful full-time business, with us working alongside the industry's premier brands and retailers. To date (April 2016), the business has generated over £5m in sales.I co-founded Isle Skateboards in 2013 with Paul Shier and Nick Jensen, which went on to win several awards at the 2015 Bright European Skateboard Awards, including Brand of the Year. Previous to this, I set up the successful creative agency U-DOX (formerly Unorthodox Styles) in 2000 to cater to the specific needs of the industry's leading sportswear, fashion and entertainment brands. The agency still exists today, working with the same clients for almost twenty years.Whilst establishing the agency's client base, I co-founded the popular sneaker website Crooked Tongues, which was later acquired by ASOS.I've worked in graphic design, content creation and strategic brand development for over 20 years. In my role as creative director, I have co-founded and maintained many projects that have become globally recognised.My clients include Nike, adidas, Puma, New Balance, Stüssy, Complex Media, EE, Samsung, Red Bull, Coca-Cola, Vans, Heineken, PlayStation and many other household names.In my spare time, I run a successful not-for-profit music label and write editorial content for a number of global publications, including Sneaker Freaker, Complex Media, SneakersBR, Crepe City, Wax Poetics and several others.Specialities: Content creation, brand development, creative strategy, art direction, copywriting.