TESTIMONIALS
Recommendations in Full
Amanda Hudson: Production Executive, Travel Channel International
I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Paul from the very start of his career. He was very
enthusiastic and quick to learn new skills, swiftly becoming an integral part of the
team. He always gave 100% and through hard work and his natural creativity,
developed excellent writing skills. I wouldn’t hesitate in employing Paul again in the
future – he will be an asset to any team.
Andrew Todd: Sales & Marketing Director, OES
Paul’s contribution to our Digital Marketing Team cannot
be underestimated. He led the design and execution of
our social media strategy and his contribution to the
streamlining and refocusing of our use of email
marketing was crucial. Always happy to get involved, he
was a key team member that could always be trusted
with a new project. He is sorely missed.
Rupert Owen: Exhibitions Director, OES
Paul demonstrated an ability to apply his previous experience to the world of
exhibitions and quickly became a valuable member of the team. He was always
adaptable and professional in the heat of the moment, which was particularly useful
when organising events in more challenging destinations like India. I have no
hesitation in recommending Paul.
Varadul Mitrakasem: Senior Marketing Manager, BES
Working with Paul has been great experience. Not only in terms of how professional
he is but also because he is extremely friendly. We made a strong team, even though
we are on different sides of the world (east & west).
Karen Jenkinson: Content Manager, BSkyB Ltd. Having worked with Paul for six years I have always found him to be hard-working,
trustworthy, reliable and incredibly good humoured; he genuinely brings out the best
in those around him. Not only does Paul fully embrace the concept of team spirit, he
also manages to combine creative vision and flair with excellent organisational skills
and strong written ability.
Erin Johnson: Marketing Director, Carnival Cruise Line Paul was fantastic on the shoot we did for Holland America Line in the Caribbean.
Very decisive, totally tenacious and utterly professional. It was a pleasure working
with him. Great at taking the lead and setting up the shots that work – not just for
him but for our viewing audience so the real flavour of our brand came across in the
finished product. Nothing was too much trouble and, if ever we do another shoot, it’d
be my pleasure to work with him again.
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Joanne Ellis: Senior Campaign Manager, Sky Creative
Paul is hugely likeable, unflappable, ideas-driven and very creative. He has
transferable skills that have been tested in all sorts of situations. With his
background in transactional television he also has a built in awareness of working to
client briefs and making video content that is commercial as well as watchable. His
location-based shows were especially compelling to watch. I frequently received
feedback from presenters, crews and external clients that Paul was a real pleasure to
work with and always very professional. Based on this feedback and the programmes
he delivered, I never had any hesitation sending him on the more challenging
productions and he always delivered above and beyond expectations.
Bill Dod: TV Presenter Paul is an extremely calm and efficient studio producer. He can write creative but
easy to deliver scripts that are succinct and on message. He also understands the
demands that face on screen presenters and is remarkably unflustered during times
of pressure.
Jo Sinnott: TV Presenter
He is a very natural writer with a good creative eye
and has the knack of getting the best out of a
performance. Working on location can be demanding
and often fraught. However, Paul has that ability to
get the job done without creating unnecessary
stress, getting the very best out of people in a calm
and relaxed way. In what can be a fairly chaotic
industry, he is a breath of fresh air.
Alexa Weselby: Head of Sky Travel Paul was an extremely hard working and key member of the Sky Travel team. Always
willing to step in to help when needed and always trying to be as accommodating as
possible. He worked extremely hard for the benefit of the channel and also towards
his own development. He was great fun to have around.
Allan Barrett: Camera Supervisor
Paul has always shown a great degree of planning, calmness and thoughtfulness in
his work and he is one of very few Directors that I would always welcome working
with in the last 20 years of my experience in broadcast television.
Jen Ford: Senior Editor
Despite being up against tight deadlines, Paul’s creativity, good story telling and
organisational skills allowed us to deliver high quality features within a short space of
time. I would highly recommend Paul and hope to work with him again in the future.
Kirsty Brown: Digital Manager, Guinness World Records
Paul was a very approachable mentor. His enthusiasm and obvious talent for writing
has been fundamental in my growth and provided me with a strong role model to
kick start my professional career. Paul is a competent leader, able to direct and guide
where necessary as well as allowing those under him the freedom to develop and
flourish. I would have no hesitation in recommending Paul – his professionalism,
passion and personality make him a pleasure to work with.
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Tara Beale: Product & Commercial Executive
Paul was an absolute diamond to work with. A fantastic team player who works
extremely hard to get the job done. He juggled an enormous amount of work whilst
keeping calm and well organised, yet was always on
hand to help if needed.
Ken Wright: BBC Storyliner
Paul's insight into the strengths and weaknesses of
creative writing has proved invaluable to me over
the years; he is an excellent writer and his
feedback will definitely lead to a noticeable
improvement in your creative output. He also has
his finger on the pulse of comedy (not that he'd
admit it) which is a skill lacking in many writers.
Paul Ashton: Development Manager, BBC Writersroom
Congratulations to Paul on making it through - we had a lot of scripts and some
tough choices to make, but everyone who looked at Paul’s work was really excited by
what they read.
Ronnie Mackintosh: Screenwriter
I first met Paul in 2008 when he and I were winners of the national BBC
screenwriting competition; Sharps. It was clear to me that he was a conscientious,
committed and skilled screenwriter. I have maintained a friendship with him as well
as an interest in his writing and would have no hesitation in recommending him as a
writer who will deliver. I am of the view that Paul is deserving of all success that
comes his way.
Terri-Ann Brumby: Actress & Writer
I first met Paul on the BBC Sharps Residential, where he and I were one of the
winning writers. We went on to work in tandem when we both had rehearsed
readings at The BBC to high acclaim. I am very impressed with Paul’s writing
dedication and humour. I expect to see his work in all mediums very soon.
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