ABOUT 

I’m a suburban ad dad with 20+ years of globe-trotting, integrated creative experience at shops like McCann, R/GA and BBDO (NYC), AKQA and Leo Burnett/Publicis (London), and Jung von Matt (Hamburg). I’ve worked on some pretty cool brands too, like Nike, GE, State Street Global Advisors, The New York Times, Coca-Cola, Verizon, and Microsoft. And won a few shiny things along the way, including Lions, Clios, Webbys, Addys and Pencils. I’ve lead teams, built client relationships, won pitches, worn big boy pants, and mentored young creatives. When I’m not making ads, I’m usually doing dad stuff or riding my bike. Occasionally, you can find me on stage somewhere.

CV

WORK

Freelance CD @Mr. Brown Creative, London, Hamburg, NYC (2001 to Present) I’ve worked directly for clients like The New York Times, The New York Rangers and Varsity Brands. And with agencies like AKQA, BBDO, Jung von Matt, isobar and Haygarth, on accounts like BMW, Nike, Miramax Films, Jim Beam, Nokia, Visa, Blistex and Virgin Mobile.

VP GCD @McCann NY (2014 to 2024) I helped build and run the custom creative team dedicated to Microsoft, m:united, which won a One Show Penta Pencil, awarded to an agency and brand who together created stellar work for five years. Also a lead creative for Verizon, State Street Global Advisors, Nespresso, Lysol, and TGI Fridays.

GCD @Jung von Matt, Hamburg (2011 to 2013) I built and managed a 25-person, integrated creative group from the ground up und auf Deutsch. First "auslandler" CD to work across JvM agencies on global brands, successfully defending Ricola and presenting the agency's first-ever Super Bowl ads for Mercedes. Won Coca-Cola, Philips, and Mattel as new clients.

VP ACD @BBDO, NYC (2008 to 2011) Creative co-lead on Monster.com and Save the Children. With lead roles on GE and AT&T. Writer/director credits for NFL/Monster.com webisodes and writer/director/DP credits for STC web documentaries. Awards: Webby, Addy.

ACD @R/GA, NYC (2004 to 2008) Creative co-lead on Nike+, Nike Football, Nike Running and Verizon. With writer/director credits on multiple campaign videos. Additional team lead roles on Avaya, Lowe’s and Bank of America. Awards: Cannes Silver Media Lion, Silver Clio, Bronze Pencil, NY Addys (2).

Senior Copywriter @Leo Burnett/ARC Worldwide, London (2001 to 2002) Built the copy department for Leo Burnett’s digital design team. Lead creative work for Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Laughing Cow, McCains, Revels, Tetley, Thresher. Pitch win: Catsan. Awards: London International Advertising Award, Cannes Cyber Lion shortlist.

Copy Director @Dennis Interactive, NYC (2000 to 2001) Established the editorial process for 60-person digital shop. Directed copy and co-managed media relations. Creative roles for Disney, Loews Hotels and UMG. Pitch wins: Circuit City and Leading Hotels of the World. Awards: MC ICON Platinum & Bronze, HOW Interactive Design, New York Festivals Gold.

Communications Director @NiCE Ltd, NYC + Madrid (1997 to 2000) Developed the copy department for a 50-person, integrated design firm with clients like Bath & Body Works, Hertz and Pepsi. Pitch win: Apple & Eve. Awards: New York Festivals gold.

Marketing Coordinator @Scholastic, Inc, NYC (1995 to 1997) Coordinated a nationwide marketing campaign to launch a bilingual (Spanish) K-6 classroom literacy program, "Solares.” Also conducted market research, competitive analysis and managed focus groups.

Bilingual Teacher @Teach for America, Bronx (1993 to 1995) Teach for America is a highly selective nonprofit organization, which recruits college graduates to teach in needy areas and advocate for children's causes. I was a 4th and 5th grade bilingual (Spanish) teacher at P.S. 59.

SCHOOL

University of Wisconsin, Madison (Class of 1993) B.A. x3 in English, Spanish and Latin American Studies. Year abroad in Quito, Ecuador. Deans List 1990 to 1993. Go Badgers.

School of Visual Arts, NYC: (1999 to 2001) Continuing ed work in advertising & copywriting.

Goethe Institut (2012) German.

ETC

Pretty fluent in Spanish, with passable German and better than menu French.

Husband, father, actor and improviser, mediocre guitar player and bicyclist.

Presidential Physical Fitness Award winner, 1985.