About

I am future-proof. In the purest sense, I’m a Creative Director and a content creator. I am both a seasoned Copywriter and Art Director. I’ve had roles that called me a Creative Strategist, a Head of Content, a Creative Marketing Lead, and even a Brand Architect. The point is, I’ve learned to grow with the industry and its needs. 

I like to solve problems. I’ve been hired to be both the adult in the room and the person who can think with a fool’s recklessness. I live for the opportunities where I can do both.

I get around. From agencies to in-house, startups to multi-national monoliths, I’ve worked at some pretty amazing places on some pretty amazing brands for some pretty amazing people. I’ve even led a couple of creative departments where people have said the same about me. At least to my face.

I love to lead. Most recently, I helped start, brand, and run an agency. Making the work better was the job. But helping my team grow personally and collectively was the reward. It must’ve worked because the company is now over 250 people in 7 locations around the globe. 

I don’t use the word ‘I’ often. Despite all the self-reverential nonsense written here, when I’m part of a team I’m conscious enough to only use the words We and Us. Because we and us made it happen.

Experience

Consulting

Exec. Creative Director / Hybrid Creative / Creative Strategist Los Angeles/San Francisco/New York and others Google, Microsoft, Apple, T-Mobile, Starbucks, Samsung, HP, Virgin Galactic, Redfin, Jeep, McDonalds, Obama Administration, UCSF Health, Smirnoff and many others

Staff

CCO / Global Head of Creative / Founding Partner 9thWonder Los Angeles Samsung, Public Storage, Phillips 66, Tourism of Tahiti, Budweiser and more

Executive Creative Director Publicis New York Nestle brands, LG, Vicks, Groupon

Global Creative Director JWT NewYork Smirnoff, Jose Cuervo, Microsoft

Associate Creative Director Goodby Silverstein and Partners San Francisco Saturn, Rolling Rock, Hyundai, Adobe, Haagan Dazs, Emerald Nuts

Associate Creative Director David & Goliath Los Angeles Kia Motors, Outback Steakhouse, Bacardi

Creative OWN+P San Francisco Electronic Arts, EA Sports, Horseshoe Casino, Louisville Slugger, various dotcoms

I've been fortunate to freelance, consult or work on a project basis for the following agencies and in-house teams.

Recognition

If you need some awards to help evaluate the work I can do, below are some of the pretty metal pieces I have in a box somewhere in my garage.

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Okay, well here are a few things about me that have nothing to do with work:

• I collect rare and discontinued bourbon. Just bourbon. Currently, I have over 370 bottles and a head-shaking wife.

• I’ve played soccer all my life. Through college. And semi-professionally. Still do. Twice a week. It keeps me sane.

• You want me on your trivia night team, but not as your Jeopardy partner. I’m full of useless and obtuse information.

• Paula Deen once babysat me. So did Heavy D from Heavy D and the Boyz.

• I’m a rabid college football fan.

• Jason Patric offered me heroin.

• My second toes are longer than my big toes.

• I have to touch the side of a plane before I get on it. Always.

• I’ve supported 17 Kickstarters. I’ve only received 2 finished products to date.

• I’m not a jerk. I prefer to work with people who are the same.