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| THE
LIFE AND TIMES OF MR. BROWN! |
BBDO: NYC: Associate Creative Director (06.08 to present): Creative and team lead/co-lead for Monster, AMP and FedEx account, with a bulky body of digital and integrated work. Creative lead on NFL and Monster branded web and broadcast content campaign, starring Michael Strahan and Rob Riggle, with writer/co-director credits on series videos, shot and edited with NFL Films. |
| R/GA: NYC: Associate Creative Director (02.04 to 06.08): Creative lead/co-lead on Nike+, Nike Football and Nike Running, driving brand ideas across digital space, integrated brand strategy and client relationships. Writer/director credits on a variety of Nike video productions. Non-swoosh creative lead role on integrated ’05 Verizon digital branding campaign, with dynamic video content, online advertising and digital signage. Writer/director credits on campaign video productions. Other conceptual and team lead roles include Avaya, Lowes and Bank of America. Awards: Silver Clio, Bronze Pencil, NY Addys (2). |
| TRIBAL DDB: NYC: Freelance Copywriter (12.03): For ING account, devised an integrated conceptual advertising paradigm for '04. |
| MEDIABRAND: NYC: Freelance Copywriter (10.03 to 11.03): Developed site content for Westin/Starwood spa-centered marketing push. |
| ENERGY BRANDS: NYC:Freelance Copywriter (07.03 to 08.03): Developed humorous script for 6-minute industrial video. |
| AKQA: London: Freelance Copywriter (03.03 to 07.03): Nike pitch, Yell.com re-brand & Accenture assist and Orange site updates. |
| HAYGARTH PARTNERS: London: Freelance Copywriter (02.03 to 07.03): Ongoing campaign work for Nokia, including direct mailer, Argos page ad and Nokia/London Fashion Week & Nokia Surfmasters '03 sites. |
| OYSTER PARTNERS: London: Freelance Copywriter (10.02 to 07.03): A range of BT campaigns. |
| ARC MARKETING: London: Head of Copy then Freelance Copywriter (04.01 to 10.02): Developed and directed the editorial process for mid-sized integrated firm, taking creative leadership roles for blue-chip accounts. Worked with diverse art directors in a heavy client interface role across the creative spectrum, from concepting, copywriting and copy directing. Clients such as Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Laughing Cow, McCains, Revels, Tetley and Thresher. Pitch wins include Catsan. Awards: London International Advertising Award, Cannes Cyber Lion shortlist. |
| PROBE
IT: London: Freelance Copywriter (08.01 to 10.01): Information architecture
and content for recruitment agency site. |
| EXPOSURE LTD: London: Freelance Copywriter (04.01 to 07.01): Conceptual role allied with a range of Art Directors for youth-oriented event marketing/design agency. Project work: Virgin Mobile, V Energy Drink and Miramax Films (Scary Movie DVD release). Media spread: direct mail, print, promotional & event marketing/design. |
| DENNIS
INTERACTIVE: NYC: Copy Director (04.00 to 05.01): Established the
editorial process for 60-person, NYC digital branding firm with
weighty client list. Leadership role along entire creative process
in agency and with clients. Accounts included Disney, Loews Hotels
and UMG. Pitch wins included: Circuit City and Leading Hotels of
the World. Co-managed media relations and directed concept and copy
for agency promotional items. Awards: MC ICON platinum & bronze,
HOW Interactive Design award, New York Festivals gold. |
| NiCE LTD: NYC: Communications Director (04.97 to 04.00): Diverse role included directing marketing and promotional writing for 50-person, NYC branding firm, along with lead conceptual and copy role for a variety of client accounts. Creative co-director of new biz development team. Clients: Bath & Body Works, Hertz and Pepsi. Pitch wins: Apple & Eve. Copywriting and copyediting in Spanish for the firm's Madrid office. Awards: New York Festivals gold. |
| SCHOLASTIC, INC: NYC: Marketing Coordinator/Copywriter (09.95 to 03.97): Coordinated concept and copy for nationwide marketing initiative to support the launch of a bilingual (Spanish) K-6 classroom literacy program. Role also included market research, competitive analysis and managing focus groups. |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA: NYC: Fourth and Fifth Grade Bilingual Teacher @ P.S. 59 in the Bronx (07.93 to 08.95): Teach for America is a highly selective nonprofit organization, which recruits college students to teach in needy areas and advocate for children's causes. |
| EDUCATION:
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| UNIVERSITY
OF WISCONSIN, MADISON: Graduated May 1993 B.A. English, B.A. Spanish,
B.A. Latin American Studies. Year abroad in Quito, Ecuador. Deans
List 1990 to 1993. |
| SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS, NYC: (99 to 01): Continuing education course work in Advertising/Copywriting. |
| LANGUAGES:
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| Fluent
in Spanish, with understanding of French & German. |
| SKILLS,
ETC: |
| Mac & PC proficient: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro. |