MR. BROWN WORKS!

BBDO NYC: VP ACD (06.08 to present): Creative co-lead on Monster.com and Save the Children accounts. One of the rock steady creatives on Don Schneider's GE crew. Additional integrated project lead roles on HBO and AT&T accounts. Managed multiple teams and massaged many a client relationship. Writer/director credits for 6-part web series for NFL and Monster.com. Writer/director/DP credits on 4 Save the Children web documentaries.

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).

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 WORLDWIDE: 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.

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!

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!

Fluent in Spanish, with understanding of French & German.

SKILLS, ETC!

Mac & PC proficient: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro.

Undefeated amateur kickboxing record: 1-0