Gareth Bayer Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Accurascale/Irish Railway Models have carved out an impressive reputation for their quality, innovation and attention to detail with their expanding range of OO and O gauge British and Irish model railway products. As Senior Project Manager I've been tasked with developing several key new projects that will cement Accurascale’s position among the most exciting model railway manufacturers in the UK/Ireland.

Toronto, On

● Freelance railway journalist with 20 years experience specialising in traction and rolling stock developments.● Compiles the monthly Power by the Hour and Wagons columns in RAIL EXPRESS magazine - the latter is the longest running and most authoritative series on freight vehicle developments in the UK.● You can also read my regular articles covering a wide range of subjects in RE and British Railway Modelling, which include the iconic and much loved "train formations" artwork. I've also been published in the Railway Magazine and Bachmann Times, and in Railroad Model Craftsman in the USA.

Toronto, Canada Area

● A skilled project manager able to handle every step of the process of making a railroad model in multiple scales from initial research, drawings and checking CADs, to artwork, packaging and manuals.● Responsible for managing most advertising across range of titles, from creating copy to final design.● One of the most visible members of the team, engaging with customers at shows, on Facebook, forums and on email. Known as the ‘customer whisperer’ for the ability to quell even the most upset customer.● Managed relationships with OEM partners, discussing project outlines, quotes, and resolving difficulties.● Liaising with railroads/manufacturers, licensing agencies, 3D scanning companies, and show organizers.● In charge of website and web content, UK customer newsletters and most in-house photography.● Have experience visiting different factories and mould vendors in China to check production/quality.● An emerging and engaging video presence that is well-liked in the hobby in North America and the UK.

Tokyo, Japan

● Achieved a lifelong ambition to live and work in a totally foreign country by teaching English in Japan.● A strong team player that thrived when team teaching in schools or leading a class alone.● Inspired kindergarten, elementary, junior high and business students to improve their English skills.● Significantly enhanced my communication and interpersonal skills.

Horncastle, Lincolnshire, Uk

● Seamlessly transitioned the magazine from its original publisher to the new owners.● Oversaw a 12% boost in pagination and other ‘added value’ elements such as supplements, reader offers, and posters.● Edited articles for style and language, checked accuracy, wrote all headlines, standfirsts, and captions.● Refreshed the magazine with a bright new design, plus exciting new columns and serial articles.● Mentored new authors and photographers while managing and supporting existing contributors.● Worked closely with advertising team to bring new clients on board, including several large stores.● Maintained exceptional on-shelf punctuality and increased circulation in first year.

King'S Cliffe, Cambridgeshire, Uk

● Produced engaging and readable page layouts, designed adverts, retouched photos, and created gorgeous graphics that set RAIL EXPRESS apart from the competition.● Edited manuscripts, sourced the best in railway photography, and wrote detailed captions.● Conducted interviews and liaised with contributors, photographers, advertisers, and press offices.● Co-edited a much-loved monthly modelling supplement that quadrupled in size over five years.● Designed corporate website, blog, and promoted the magazine through social media and forums.● Wrote columns, articles, reviews and other copy, plus originated most in-house photography.● Worked with print company to maintain RE’s place at the highest end of magazine reproduction.