WORK HISTORY
Freelance CD January 2020 - Today
Allstate. CNN - Brand work. Vokal - Wild Fork, Clear Spring Health, Dremel. The Miles Partnership - Lake Charles LA. tourism, Virginia Beach tourism, Kentucky tourism. Dog Can Hunt - The Resort at Paws Up. VMLYR - Lee Jeans and Walgreens. SCC - Chamberlin, Casey’s, IDPH, Dynatrace, Asurion, Kelloggs and HPA. Second Nature Filters - Brand work. Steel Springs Productions - Series Treatments. DDB - Coors.
Epsilon VP/CD December 2014 – December 2019
Created work for Five Star across all social and digital channels. Developed Five Star’s successful teen-focused #StrengthNotStress campaign, using data-driven insights in the category and demographic. Worked with influencers and partners, from TedEd to Awesomeness TV to bring the campaign to life. Created digital and social content campaigns for Cracker Barrel, where the creative was customized for the targeted user. Lead designer for branded content series Conversations With Giants, and video podcast, The Pod Couple. Helped new business wins 24Hr Fitness, Sparkling Ice and retaining the GSK business.
Freelance CD June 2014 – November 2014
Cavalry - Coors Light. Downtown Partners - Walgreens, Northern Trust and Cover Illinois
Ogilvy & Mather CD July 2012 – June 2014
Co-Creative Directed the international SCJ business creating robust 360 degree campaigns with included traditional ads along with shopper and digital elements.
Energy BBDO VP/CD November 2011 – July 2012
Creative Director on the Bayer business, creating campaigns for the main Bayer brand as well as their new product offerings
Freelance CD June 2011 – November 2011
Arc - Whirlpool. McGarry Bowen - Kraft
Y&R SVP/CD January 2000 – June 2011
Created award winning work for Miller Beer, as well as work for Sears, Craftsman, Jim Beam Brands, The Anti Cruelty Society of Chicago and The US Attorney / FBI anti-handgun bill.
Leo Burnett VP/ACD October 1996 – December 1999
Nintendo, Minute Maid, Frutopia, Dewars and Coca Cola in South Africa, Japan and Germany.
DDB ACD February 1996 – October 1996
Created campaigns for various General Mills products and also for The Chicago International Film Festival.
Leo Burnett ACD February 1991 – February 1996
Kellogg’s creating many successful campaigns for Rice Krispies, Frosted Mini Wheats and Corn Flakes.
Ogilvy & Mather Art Director September 1988 – February 1991
Started my career as an art director working on Sears, Craftsman and NutraSweet.