Saying is believing!
Highly creative’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Neil. Serving as Portfolio T’s Knowledge & Content Manager for the past year, as his supervisor I was particularly impressed by Neil’s thoughtful and innovative approach to change management. For example, while restructuring the information architecture across the company’s primary knowledge repository, Neil engaged with cross-functional stakeholders at every level to identify pains, co-create folder structures that mitigated these pains + optimized workflows, and developed a dynamic change management plan that leveraged creative in-person trainings as well as humorous digital / multimedia awareness campaigns. This reflected Neil’s approach to all internal messaging and communication: relevant, creative, and empathetic.
Neil consistently brought a collaborative mindset to his work, never hesitating to jump in and help colleagues with projects, brainstorming, or problem solving. Neil was a pleasure to work with — his dedication to learning, growth, and professional excellence will be an asset to any team.
Maureen (Mo) Weinhardt, MS, PMP
Director, Knowledge Management & Content Creation
Portfolio T, Mach49
Neil Christy is a consummate professional. I had the good fortune of working with Neil while he was at Portfolio T. In that time I found him to be thoughtful, creative and always prepared. He exhibited a perceptive knowledge of the world, people and of business. In addition, what I find most valuable about Neil is his unique perspective and approach to challenges. This combined with his intellect and curiosity made him an excellent business partner. I look forward to seeing where he takes his career from here. I would welcome working with him again.
Brian McCarthy
CEO, COO
Portfolio T
Neil has a great sense of audiences and what will resonate with whom. His work combining data and creative content in our Evaluator tool resulted in strong lead generation. A valued colleague and true collaborator, Neil brings a fresh perspective and creates marketing content that inspires action.
Deborah Joy Marketing Director Library Systems & Services
Neil had a short stint as a Content Specialist and we wished he could have stayed longer here. In a short time, he displayed his work strong ethics, professionalism, and above all his creative skills. He came up with very effective marketing and branding ideas. He had a keen sense of branding and marketing strategy. His presentations were very engaging and laden with the solutions we needed. His attitude towards work was inspiring and heartening. We will miss him, and we wish him best in all of his endeavors
Susan Harman MA, CFRE Associate Director, NOVA Community College
Neil and I worked together recently on a project and I could not say enough great things about his work, attitude, ability and professionalism. In what most would have considered a difficult situation and project, Neil excelled with creative thinking, sound judgement, strong insights and above all else, an ability to help steer a team and project whom he had never worked with before. Neil is not only a great Creative Director but also a great leader and person. I look forward to working with him for years to come.
Daniel Brienza
Chief Marketing Officer
AP Racing
I am an avid people-watcher, online and offline. Neil is one of those people I have learned much from about networking with others, creating an exciting brand, and being real in the way he conducts business. He is successful and anyone working with him, has a great opportunity to experience that success. He is a very good example of the new kind of business savvy.
Suzanne Bowen
Co-Founder at Suzahdi
Co-Founder Elegant Group
Neil worked with me and my team to develop a social media campaign that was intended to encouraging individuals to become early childhood teachers. Throughout the process, Neil was incredibly professional. He worked hard to understand my organization’s mission, vision, and social media goals and translated what he garnered into a creative, unique, and eye-catching social media campaign. Additionally, Neil shared interesting tools and activities with us that have helped to define my organization’s brand and goals. Neil was a pleasure to work with, and I look forward to working with him in the future.
Javanna Obregon
Project Manager,
Chicago School Readiness Project at New York University
Neil is a natural-born creative. He is able to read a brief and translate the essence & spirit of it into creative that breaks through the clutter, exceeds the brief and delivers results in a way that few can. I truly enjoy the experience of working with Neil!
Omar Abedin
Marketing Director
Careem
Neil and his team at Headlion produced some absolutely stunning work for the planned “relaunch” of PIA. I had previously considered that it was not possible to achieve work of this calibre without seeking the involvement of London, or New York agencies. Never have I been happier to be proved wrong. In a country which is experiencing more than its fair share of bad things and general gloom, Neil and his team are a beacon of hope to brands hoping to make their mark both nationally and regionally
Richard Bate
Experienced and Visionary Independent Consultant to airlines and travel related companies
I came across Neil when I was looking for an advertising agency for the relaunch of Tetley. His name was recommended by someone I had worked with at Unilever. Besides being on the ball, I also looked at some of his work which never saw the light of the day – hiring him was one of the best decisions we made. Neil is both creative and understand’s brand strategy (a rare combination). His work can easily be compared to anything I have seen internationally
Qashif Effendi
CEO Reem
Neil pitched to us last year. We were blown away by his creative ideas and strategic thinking. He is very passionate about his work and works under pressure with a great sense of humour. His strategic thinking is unique and his creativity is worth writing about. Headlion is the agency of the future.
Dr. Claudia Warren
Founder Serenity Gardens Assisted Living and House Call of America
I worked with Neil, as a client, at Bestfoods. I loved working with him, and have always admired his out of the ordinary approach to brand communication. His transition from a very talented creative, to the head of one of the most well respected agency, seems perfectly natural. I once read that a perfect marketer has three things in abundant supply… Brains, Balls & Brawn. Neil has all 3. And the fact that he’s constantly evolving, attests to the creative spirit of exceptional advertising thought.
Rehan Haque
Experienced Marketing, Business Development & Operations Professional
