I am a creative director, copywriter, digital native, armchair anthropologist and strategic thinker. I believe in creating resonant voices for brands and broadcasting them across as many and as varied channels as possible. I strive to create experiences that last. We no longer talk at people or speak to masses with a megaphone - we must earn their eyes and ears and remember now they own the brand. We are just messengers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FREELANCE
New York, NY 2012 - present
Write, direct, strategize and cooperate with all stakeholders to
create good work that furthers brands.
Agency clients: Isobar, Rosetta, Atmosphere/ BBDO, SapientNitro,
B-Reel, Havas Worldwide, Launchpad, Translation, @RadicalMedia, VML
MCCANN ERICKSON
New York, NY 2010 – 2011 VP/Creative Director
Online and social creative direction, execution and strategy
Clients: Chicco, Kohl’s, Acuvue, Weight Watchers, Nikon,
Let’s Move (Obama anti-obesity campaign)
FREELANCE
New York, NY 2008 – 2010
Online and social creative direction, execution and strategy
Agency clients: Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Vitro Robertson, Draft FCB
AGENCY.COM
New York, NY 2007 – 2008 Creative Director
Online and social creative direction, execution and strategy
Clients: British Airways, Del Monte Pet Brands, Snickers, LG, Skittles
OGILVY
New York, NY 2002 – 2007 Partner/Associate Creative Director/Copy
Online and social creative direction, execution and strategy
Clients: Sprite, IBM, American Express, Time Warner Cable,
AT&T Wireless, Jolly Rancher, Kodak, DHL
FREELANCE
New York, NY 2001 - 2002
Online and social creative direction, execution and strategy
Agency clients: Martin Agency, Ogilvy
TRIBAL DDB
New York, NY 1999 - 2001 Associate Creative Director/Copy
Online creative direction, execution and strategy
Clients: BestBuy.com, Sephora, FruitWorks, Amtrak
AGENCY EXPERIENCE PRE-10/99 Available upon request
EDUCATION
Columbia University, BA
Magna Cum Laude, Cultural Anthropology
Hyper Island Master Class
Emerson College
Northwestern University
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
MediaPost Creative Leaders Series
One Show Interactive
CLIO Awards
Communication Arts
Cannes
Print Magazine
ad:tech Awards
Addys Denver
Advertising Federation
Art Directors Club of Denver
Horizon Interactive Awards
Revolution Awards
Web Marketing Association
CLIENTS BY INDUSTRY
Candy & Soft Drinks
Sprite
Jolly Rancher
Fruitworks
Snickers
Skittles
Restaurants & Retail
Starbucks
Keurig
Gevalia
PF Chang’s
Burger King
Pet & Food
9-Lives Cat Food
Meow Mix Cat Food
Wholesome Goodness
Milk-Bone Dog Biscuits
Cycle Natural Dog Food
Pounce Cat Treats
Nature’s Recipe
Jerky Treats Dog Treats
Del Monte Vegetables
Electronics Retail
BestBuy.com
Nikon
Kodak
LG
Music & Arts
Opera Colorado
Taylor Guitars
Mobile & Telecomm
IBM
AT&T Wireless
Time Warner Cable
Motorola
US West DEX
Alltel
Tech
Microsoft
H-P
Yahoo! Local
J.D. Edwards & Co.
Kodak
Computer Associates
Sports/Fitness
ASICS footwear
Nike
Pearl Izumi
Fashion & Luxury
Chicco
Kohl’s
Style365.com
Sephora
Old Navy
Liz Claiborne
Travel & Hospitality
British Airways
Amtrak
Marriott Hotels
Tobacco & Spirits
Dutch Masters
Newcastle Brown Ale
Jose Cuervo Tequila
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Domaine Chandon
Finance & Credit
American Express
BlackRock
Discover
Visa Checkout
Services
Dupont
DHL
Not-For-Profit
Let’s Move (Obama Anti-obesity Initiative)
Red Light Children (Sex Trafficking awareness)
Abod (Third World Housing Solution)