1) Resourcefulness & Independence
Living abroad for over 7 years, being exposed to different cultures and more often than not travelling solo developed in me a high degree of independence.
How does it relate to Monocle?
Let’s say you need to send me to Taiwan to make a story about local artisan. Not only you can be at peace of mind that I’ll find my way around – airfare, travel, accommodation, language barriers – without hiccups or leading me by the hand. I also know how to make things happen on a limited budget or tiny crew – just like I did in case of my winning Cornetto Ad, that I both wrote, shot and directed myself in course of only two days. On a budget of 25EUR.
Oh, and I composed the music too.
Give me a mission, I’m on it to execute.
2) Discipline & Self-Organization
Working remotely with multiple clients around the globe in my own time taught me the importance of discipline and time management.
There’s no one standing above my desk checking on me, yet still I’m hitting all deadlines in a timely fashion.
How does it relate to Monocle?
I know I do my work well if my inbox is not clustered with clients’ emails asking for various changes.
It’s by design. Because less endless email threads, more work done, more happy people.
That’s why I strive to make my work beyond just done. That saves time to project managers who can focus on putting out fires where it’s really needed.
3) Versatile skills & Experience
My curiosity by nature urges me to try and learn various things. The result? I’m a video editor with a motion design skills by trade. I directed and shot multiple commercials and music videos. I fly drones as my favorite pastime activity. And I’m more than a decent photographer. I’m passionate about telling stories, and I love asking people questions.
How does it relate to Monocle?
Well, a lot – you get a full packaged one-man production studio 😀
