American Academy of Art BA in Advertising Design

Education:

Awards:Telly Award Bronze

Marcom Awards Platinum winner American Graphic Design winner

Davey Award Gold Winner Stevies Gold Winner

Creative Director Caveo: September 2016 - November 2017Established the creative team and client offerings within a pre-established culture. Also helped define the work flow process in order to better serve our clients. I was very much hands on with the sales dept. on establishing a tighter more efficient new business approach. Clients: Microsoft, Boeing, HCA hospitals, and BP

Creative Director Ellegro: August 2014 - September 2016Over saw and managed the development and creative direction of all client projects along with the development and mentor ship of the creative team. I established the new brand, philosophy, process, and culture. I was also part of the core leadership team in the day to day running of the company. Clients: Chick-Fil-A, Allstate, Zales, and Metro PCS

Freelance Associate Creative Director OKRP: January 2014 - August 2014Development and concepting of advertising campaigns for wide variety of clients in multiple tactics. Clients: Turtle Wax, and Big Lots

Associate Creative Director Jacobs Agency: January 2010 - January 2014Helped establish the creative voice and tone of the agency, built up the internal digital capabilities, and mentored younger talent. Created multiple campaigns and promotional programs for a variety of clients across multiple tactics. Clients: Nicor Gas, Comcast, Turano Bread, and Amtrak

Senior Art Director Point B: August 2008 - July 2009Worked on the creative development of a wide variety of clients in multiple tactics. Including print, digital, outdoor, and branding. Clients: Sure Financial, Eagle Ridge Resort, and Felix Hotel

Designer/Production Chicago Creative Partnership: May 2000 - October 2004Graphic designer for a variety of clients across a multiple of print related materials and brand development. Also handled the day to day production of client deliverables. Clients: Bob Evans, Central DuPage Hospital, and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

Worked on a range of clients through a variety of approaches that consisted of print, digital, outdoor, video production/animation, and TV. Clients: Shure Microphones, Peoples Energy, and Rotary International

Art Director Romani Bros: October 2004 - June 2008

Worked on the design and production of various campaigns and promotional pieces. Clients: Head Tennis, Culligan Water, and Transunion

Designer/Production Grant Jacoby: April 1996 - May 2000

Creative Director - Freelance January 2018 - PresentProviding creative direction and development in branding, advertising, and marketing for various clients and agencies in multiple tactics.

Advertising

Creative Strategy

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Graphic Design

Brand Development

Concept Development

Television

Video

Digital

Client relationships

Print

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