The name is Paul, and I do it aul.

I mean all.

I’ve been a creative director, a copywriter, an illustrator, a producer, a screenwriter, a hand model (my hands are weird, not pretty), a voice actor, a motion capture performer, and more. Throughout my long and winding professional career I’ve had experiences and gained expertise that help me guide clients and projects to better creative solutions, to help get us all there faster, and to make sure we all enjoy the ride.

Me as a revivified cybernetic super soldier, obviously.

Creative Direction

A good creative leader can make or break an account. For me, the formula is pretty simple. Appreciate your team. Respect your client. Never be dull. Bring the same energy you hope to see in others. Enjoy the process. And make sure everyone is having fun. If you can roll with that, I’ve got a closet full of graphic tees ready to go.

• Team Building • Management • Mentoring • Client Relationships • New Business • Cross-Department Collaboration • Creative Concepting • Creative Execution • Creative Strategy • Media Strategy • Brand Building • Presenting • Thought Leadership • Vendor Relationships • 

Copywriting

Words are my weapons, and I wield them well, so suck it, Walt Whitman. I’m from New Jersey, so it’s OK to say that. The point is, I’ve got a pretty good handle on the English language, and I’m not afraid to use it. After years in the trenches, crafting compelling copy for clients comes naturally to me, and I can do the same for you if you have the need and if you can find me. (Hint: check my contact page.)

• Long + Short Form • Traditional + New Media • B2B/B2C/DTC • 

Audio Session Directing

You had a great idea, a killer script, top-shelf talent, and you worked with one of the best audio houses in town. So what the hell happened to your spot? Well, there’s a good chance that all those amazing parts just didn’t come together as a whole in the session. As an Audio Session Director, I know exactly how to communicate to all the key players, translate the material from the page to the performance, and deliver audio that goes beyond expectations.

• Talent Directing • Edit + Final Mix Supervision • Real-Time Script Editing • Client + Agency Collaboration 

Creative Consulting

I’ve worked at agencies around the world and across the country. I’ve worked at monstrous multi-nationals and tiny indie shops with staffs in the single digits. And I’ve worked cross-departmentally with everyone from global strategy directors to in-house baristas. Through it all, I’ve experienced the best and worst of agency function and dysfunction, and I can help ensure that you fall into that first category.

• Creative Concept + Execution • Creative Department Structure • Process + Workflow • Client Relationship Management

Screenwriting

Whether you’ve got a new story you’re looking to develop, already have a finished script that needs a next draft, or you’re close to the finish line and just need a little housekeeping, I can help. I write to production specs, budget, logistical requirements, and deadlines. I’m extremely collaborative but fully capable of turning a project around independently. And I know how to accept notes without soul-crushing anxiety.

• Originals • Spec Scripts • Rewrites • Punch-Ups • Short Form • Long Form • Features

Thanks an axolotl for reading to the bottom of the page.