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I’m artist, designer, writer and entrepreneur with decades of experience in advertising, design and digital media. I bring fierce passion, strategic insight, fresh creativity and solid craftsmanship to every project, instilling a spirit of collaboration and innovation within teams large and small.
While helping shape brands like Lincoln Motors, ESPN, Coca Cola, Citibank and the Ad Council, I have worked at some of the best shops, including Fallon, Wieden & Kennedy, Publicis, Hudson Rouge and JWT. From Webby to Gold Lion, my concepts and execution have garnered international awards and industry accolades in digital, print, product design and cinema.
In the past two years, I’ve worked in the wellness and pharmaceutics space for agencies such as Area23, FCB Health, Arnold Health and Tonic.
I have a proven track record of guiding clients and agencies through the evolving digital landscape. As SVP/Creative Director, I worked with the first Agile Management Team at Publicis Groupe NYC, developing a new working model for digital production that enriches the creative process.
I’ve just completed his first novel. I live in the West Village of New York City with my wife Shari, daughter Siena and 8 fish who shall remain nameless.
BBDO
2019 - Present | SVP Creative Director
Accounts: Abbvie, AstraZeneca, Vrylar, Allergan. Entyvio
FREELANCE
FCB Health | 2018 Accounts: Nualto (Broad spectrum antibiotic)
TONIC | 2017 Accounts: Indivior (Brand campaign), Sublocade (opioid addiction medication)
HAVAS Health | 2017 Accounts: Alzheimer's Association (pitch)
ARNOLD Health | 2016 Accounts: Doravivrin (HIV medication - Pitch - Win)
Area23 New York | 2015 Synergist (GI) - Branding assignment
JWT | 2016 Accounts: Land O’Lakes, various pitches
ARNOLD | 2016-2017 Accounts: Oliver Garden, various pitches
Y&R | 2017 Accounts: Pitch-win/JPMorgan Chase
GTB 2016-2017 Accounts: Ford
Y&R | 2017 Accounts: Pitch-win/JPMorgan Chase
Hudson RougeARNOLD | 2015-17 Accounts: Lincoln Motor Company
Publicis, NY
2010-2015 | Creative Director | Accounts: Nestle. Citi, LensCrafters, Ad Council, Coffee-mate, Britvic, Nescafé, Understood.org, Honda
William Burk Inc.
2008-2011 | President/CCO | Accounts: Zappos, MHR, Starwood Hotels, Jimmy Johns Sandwich Shop
Cowboy International
2005-2008
Executive Creative Director/Partner | Accounts: Adweek, Monster.com, Zingy Mobile Media, ING Direct, Hair Club, NYMEX, Disaboom.com, NYSERDA, Hudson and Vumber
Freelance
1998-2005 | Wieden+Kennedy, CliffFreeman & Partners, Chiat Day, Kirshenbaum & Bond, BBDO, Messner VBS, McCann Erickson, J. Walter Thompson, RUSH Media, Lowe Worldwide, Saatchi and Saatchi, DDB, Grey Worldwide
Accounts: Rolling Rock Beer, Absolut Vodka, Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Parrot Bay Rum, Crown Royal Smirnoff Vodka, Milwaukee’s Best Beer, Chivas Regal, Coca-Cola, PeopleSoft, Microsoft, Intel, Qwest Network, Sprint Wireless, Financial/Investments, Charles Schwab, Merrill Lynch, North Fork Bank, A&E, HBO, ESPN, CNN, Ford, GMC, Staples, Olive Garden, 1-800 Collect, Pringles, Twix
Fallon McElligott NYC
1996-1998 - Senior Art Director
Accounts: United Airlines, Holiday Inn, Fortune Magazine, USA Networks, Miller Brewing, Nikon Cameras
J. Walter Thompson NYC
1995-1996 - Associate Creative Director
Accounts: Wall Street Journal, Sprint, Nortel Networks, Kodak, Citibank
Trone Advertising, NC
1994-1995 - Associate Creative Director
Accounts: Rhodes Furniture, Hanes, R. J. Reynolds
MZD, Indianapolis
1992-1994 - Associate Creative Director
Accounts: Indiana Lottery, Citizen’s Gas Company, Indiana State Fair, AutoSource, Concierge Travel, Milani Cosmetics, White Rock Beverage Co.
The Puckett Group, St. Louis
1990-1992 - Art Director Accounts: Mercantile Bank, Saint Louis Galleria, Buster Brown Shoes, Brown Shoe Co.
References
CONTACTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Teaching
1995-1998 | Guest Professor, Pratt Institute: Taught Art Direction courses with an emphasis in conceptual problem solving.
Awards
Cannes Lion (Gold & 2 shortlists), Webby, One Show, Communication Arts, Clio, D&AD, Graphis, National Addy, PRINT's Advertising Annual, Adweek’s Best Spots, Obie Outdoor and various industry specific awards.
Education
1990 | Bachelor of Fine Arts, University of Kansas, minor in Architecture
