About
In the purist sense, I’m a Creative Director and a content creator. I’m am both a seasoned Copywriter and Art Director. I’ve had consulting roles that called me a Creative Strategist, a Head of Content, Creative Marketing Lead and even a Brand Architect. Point is, I’ve learned to grow with the industry and its needs.
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.
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 lead a couple of creative departments where people have said the same about me. At least to my face.
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.
My fractional consulting relationships are often developing big ideas with supporting content quickly and stepping into a leadership role to provide stability, creativity and perspective.
And 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.
Experience
Consulting
Executive Creative Director / Hybrid Creative / Creative Strategist Los Angeles/San Francisco/New York and others Google, Microsoft, Apple, T-Mobile, Honda Motors, Mentos, Jeep, McDonalds, Obama Administration, UCSF, AFL-CIO 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
An incomplete list of the brands I’ve worked on.
Recognition
While I believe if you set out to make smart work awards will follow, I do understand how they help others more easily see the work you’ve done.
So, here are some of the pretty metal pieces I have in a box somewhere in my garage.
6 Cannes Lions (2 Gold, 1 Silver, 3 Bronze and 7 Shortlists)
4 Clios (1 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze)
9 One Show (2 Gold, 6 Silver, 1 Bronze)
3 D & AD (3 Silver)
4 Andys (2 Gold, 2 Silver)
17 ADDYs (12 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze)
4 EFFIEs (4 Gold)
9 Beldings (LA Show)
6 SF Show (5 Gold, 1 Silver)
4 New York Festivals
2 AICP (2 Gold)
9 Communication Arts
3 FWA
2 MIXX (2 Gold)
2 Omni
3 Adweek Ads of the Week
2 Shots Magazine Annual
2 MOMA Permanent Installations
You’re still scrolling?
Ok, 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. In college. Semi-professionally. Still do. Twice a week. It keeps me sane.
• You want me on your trivia night team, but not 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.