I am available on a freelance basis for projects at the intersection of creativity and strategy. That might be anything from concept development, brand strategy, copywriting or ideation. Do get in touch via the contact page and let’s start a conversation.
I have worked in a freelance capacity for a range of major marketing agencies, including Brand Union, R/GA and The Futures Company, as well as client-side in the clothing and design sectors. I have worked in marketing in the UK, China and Brazil, as well as spending time in Japan. I have also held permanent roles within WPP for The Futures Company, JWT, Ogilvy and Digit, where I headed up the strategy team. I have experience working in the technology, healthcare, media, FMCG, travel and charity sectors. My work to date has included research planning and analysis, brand & creative strategy, concept development, copywriting, creative development, project evaluation, client pitches and presentations, and workshop facilitation. I have conversational Japanese, French and Portuguese, plus some familiarity with German and Mandarin.
“Micha is easily one of the smartest and most industrious people I’ve ever had the privilege to work with. I would strongly recommend her for any position where the worlds of creativity and strategic thinking collide.” Joe Turner, Strategist.
“Micha’s an excellent strategic thinker and also very creative she was a joy to work with and an integral part of Digit. I highly recommend her” Henry Brook, Creative Director, Fjord
“Micha is a first class planner and strategist. I would highly recommend her and regularly consult her on major briefs we work on” Andy Chambers, CEO & UK Partner Lumine
“Professional, dedicated, fun” Mikal Hallstrup, Founder & Global CEO, Designit.
“Micha is smart, engaged, hard-working and always useful and influential. I recommend her highly.” Jon Steel, Head of WPP Marketing Fellowship
“Micha was an absolute delight to work with. She arrived in a foreign country, was given a team of people to work with whom she had never met before, and was expected to produce a top notch communications campaign in 30 days. All whilst working in a foreign language. She not only thrived, but made a huge difference to every single person she worked with along the way. A fantastic strategic thinker, extremely patient, flexible, open minded, and a quick learner – not everyone can manage to give a presentation in Portuguese having just mastered the language after 30 days. A wonderful person and I couldn’t recommend her enough.” Philippa White, Head of TIE (The International Exchange).
“Micha understood the brief immediately which meant the project could start as planned. Her research to aid and advice our building strategy was in valuable. I would very happily work with Micha again and would highly recommend her.” Dean Cooper, Commercial Director, Wacoal.
“Micha is a top-notch strategist and planner, who communicates effectively and inspires those around her with her clarity of thought and effortless understanding. To those who know Micha, it’s no surprise that she excels in everything she turns her hand to, she would be a great asset to any team.” Pete Hamblin, Founder, Monokoto
“Micha is a highly intelligent, diligent thinker who worked hard to get to the bottom of the marketing challenge in order to crack it! Even when working in a foreign culture (China’s) Micha easily fostered strong relationships that enabled to her to get the best from those around her. She worked with us for just a year but was strongly missed when she left.” Edward Bell, General Manager, Brand Insights and Marketing Communications, Cathay Pacific
“Micha did a great job. Her work was very thorough with a lot of attention to detail.” Lucy Kirkness, Founder & Director, Pandable
