Testimonials

“Tom was a hard-working and conscientious member of AllAboutGroup. He helped reshape our editorial and marketing strategies, efficiently managed his team, and juggled multiple responsibilities with the minimum of fuss. He’s excellent at giving and receiving feedback, and he’s also a natural team player.”

- Jack Denton, Co-founder, AllAboutGroup

“Tom was an absolute pleasure to work with and a phenomenal character to have in our organisation. Extremely thoughtful, hardworking and diligent, his wisdom was a great asset for us!”

- Paul Harris, Co-founder, AllAboutGroup

"Tom has always been a dedicated, honest and hardworking individual. He’s extremely creative, a great problem-solver and a fantastic manager. With limited resources, he ensured that the magazine and website were of a high quality, efficiently run and came in under budget every single month."

- Mike Luckwell, Former chairman, Reader's Digest

“I was lucky enough to work under Tom’s editorship for two years at Reader’s Digest. Tom ensured that anyone working under his management was motivated and satisfied with the working environment. His leadership was excellent, and he offered strong editorial direction. On top of which, his friendly nature makes him a genuine pleasure to work with.”

- Anna Walker, Senior editor, Reader’s Digest

“Tom was my editor at Reader’s Digest for a year and a half. As editors go, he is especially meticulous—turning the process of refining copy and layouts into an absolute art form. He was generous with his time and knowledge, which meant that, as a manager, he was an absolute joy. He wholeheartedly dedicates himself to any challenge, and inspires others to do the same.”

- Fiona Lawson, Nutritionist, researcher & skin specialist

“Tom is a pleasure to work with—he is open to ideas, takes time to listen to input, gives relevant feedback where needed and is always highly professional. He is also a top chap and I always enjoy working with him. I would not hesitate to recommend Tom as a colleague and employer/ee.”

- Joy Persaud, Freelance journalist and copywriter

"I had the pleasure of working with Tom for more than two years during his tenure as editor-in-chief at Reader’s Digest. He is an experienced, creative and extremely knowledgeable writer, a highly competent and resourceful editor with a positive outlook. We worked on some really rewarding and fun projects together."

- Yvey Bailey, Art editor

Tom is an exceptionally articulate and proactive editor. I had the pleasure of working alongside him on Reader’s Digest and during that time, he collaborated with me closely on how layouts should look and always offered ideas and suggestions for images and picture contacts. Tom has a very open and communicative approach, and you can tell he thrives on teamwork.

- Katie Johnson, Freelance graphic designer

"During his time as one of the key members of my writing team, Tom has tackled a wide range of topics and dealt with each in a professional, organised and reliable manner. He has always turned in work to the highest standard that met each of the briefs he was given. I would have no hesitation in recommending Tom to any potential employer."

- David Tickner, Former editor-in-chief, Swan Publishing

"Tom was responsible for proofreading, correcting, editing and helping to co-ordinate the layout of International Tax Review and a number of supplements. I was very pleased with the way he carried out these tasks; he was an efficient, reliable and courteous employee who coped well with heavy workloads and tight deadlines. I wish him the best in his career."

- Sed Crest, Former editor, International Tax Review

"Tom displayed a strong ability to prioritise tasks, thoroughly research his subject and turned even a basic brief into fresh, engaging and accurate copy. He has strong interview skills and an excellent telephone manner. His work was always produced quickly and required minimal reworking. He is also hardworking, punctual and of a sunny disposition."

- Zeta Eldridge, Former editor, Mediamark Publishing

"I was delighted by the speed with which Tom mastered our working systems, and he was fully in command of a complex set of editorial skills and processes from the very beginning. He was courteous and tactful and a capable ambassador for the magazine, and his work was of the highest quality."

- Steve Crabb, Former editor, People Management