DDB Company
Industry: Advertising company
DescriptionDDB Worldwide Communications Group Inc., known internationally as DDB, is a worldwide marketing communications network. It is owned by Omnicom Group Inc, one of the world's largest advertising holding companies. CEO: Wendy Clark (7 Feb 2018–) Headquarters: New York, United States Founded: 1986, New York City, New York, United States Subsidiaries: adam&eveDDB, DDB Mudra, DDB Group Australia, Parent organization: Omnicom Group Founders: James Edwin Doyle, Maxwell Dane
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DDB Employees
DigitasLBi April 2014 - Present
Energy BBDO July 2012 - April 2014
Band Digital, Inc. June 2011 - June 2012
Element 79 February 2011 - June 2011
DDB March 2007 - August 2010
DDB August 1998 - March 2007
San Jose Group August 1997 - August 1998
JTC February 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Consumer Insights, Advertising, Team Management, P&L Management, Spanish, Marketing..., Digital Marketing, Production Management, Creative Marketing..., Creative Briefs, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Brand Development, Online Marketing, Account Management, Competitive Analysis, Client Services, Strategy, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Interactive Advertising, Market Research, Outdoor Advertising, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Marketing Strategy, Creative Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Social Media
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's, Marketing
DigitasLBi_US September 2015 - Present
DigitasLBi_US November 2013 - Present
DDB March 2012 - November 2013
Young & Rubicam Group April 2010 - March 2012
Merkley+Partners October 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Advertising, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Account Management, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Strategy, Direct Marketing, Public Relations, Digital Media, New Business Development, Media Planning, Lead Generation, Sales, Creative Strategy, Relationship Marketing
Education
University of New Hampshire 2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Applied Linguistics
DigitasLBi November 2012 - Present
DigitasLBi March 2011 - November 2012
NSA Media February 2011 - March 2011
Killian Branding November 2010 - February 2011
WPGU 107.7 FM May 2009 - May 2010
Intertek December 2007 - August 2009
DDB February 2009 - March 2009
Skills
Google AdWords Certified, DoubleClick, PPC, SEM, Google Analytics, MSN AdCenter, Google Adwords, Search Advertising, Marketing, Market Research, Social Media Measurement, Omniture, Interactive Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Media, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Advertising
iris worldwide September 2012 - Present
Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen April 2014 - Present
PepperGlobal November 2010 - September 2012
Jasculca/Terman & Associates June 2010 - August 2010
Manny's Cafeteria and Delicatessen June 2002 - June 2010
Midnight Oil Advertising Agency- University of Illinois September 2009 - May 2010
DDB June 2009 - July 2009
Lettuce Entertain You June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Digital Marketing, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Public Relations, Brand Management, Email Marketing, B2B Marketing, Coordinating Events, Channel Program..., Strategic Partnerships
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science
Leo Burnett March 2010 - Present
Young & Rubicam Group October 2006 - March 2010
Energy BBDO October 2005 - July 2006
DDB September 1998 - October 2005
JWT January 1996 - September 1998
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Brand Architecture, Interactive Advertising, Media Planning, Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Customer Insight, Relationship Marketing, Digital Media, Outdoor Advertising, Online Advertising, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Content Strategy
Education
University of Chicago 1994 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leadership and Strategy
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising
Ealing College 1985 — 1985
AT&T - Cricket Wireless June 2015 - Present
SCORE Association July 2013 - Present
Samsung March 2015 - May 2015
Samsung Telecommunications America March 2014 - March 2015
LocalEdge October 2013 - March 2014
MarketSource August 2013 - March 2014
Townsquare Media May 2013 - June 2013
DDB April 2012 - November 2012
DDB November 2011 - November 2012
DDB January 2011 - November 2012
Skills
Creative Business..., Marketing Strategy, Though Leadership, Business Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Consumer Engagement, Account Management, Direct Sales, Marketing Communications, Sales, Business Development, Telemarketing, Customer Service, Business, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Customer Engagement, Brand Management, Competitive Analysis, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Marketing, Business Planning, Aviation, Small Business, Consulting, Digital Strategy, Internal Communications, Key Account Management, Knowledge Management, Project Management, Networking, Onboarding, PowerPoint, Management, Leadership, Market Analysis, Strategic Communications, Mobile Devices, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Lagos 1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Urban and Regional Planning
360i March 2013 - Present
DDB February 2012 - March 2013
Crispin Porter + Bogusky May 2010 - February 2012
Mojo-Ad August 2009 - May 2010
University of Missouri January 2008 - May 2010
Adamson May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Client Service, Interactive Strategy, Qualitative Research, CMS, Interactive Advertising, Analytics, Project Management, Social Media, Media Strategy, Account Management, Web Marketing Strategy, Print, Radio, Direct Mail Campaigns, Video, Rich Media Banners, Cross-media Campaigns, Digital Project..., Social Media Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, CPG Industry, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Advertising, CRM, Content Management, Online Advertising, Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's, Journalism, Strategic Communication, Business (Marketing)
American Express April 2012 - Present
Quintiles August 2011 - March 2012
Howard, Merrell & Partners November 2008 - August 2011
Kirshenbaum Bond Senecal + Partners October 2007 - November 2008
TAXI February 2005 - October 2007
DDB August 2002 - January 2005
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Marketing Communications, Customer Insight, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Creative Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Management, Corporate Communications, Media Planning, Brand Development, Interactive Marketing, Team Leadership, Market Research, B2B Marketing, Web Analytics, Account Management, Analytics, Relationship Marketing, Leadership, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Product Launch, Strategic Planning, Strategy
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2009 — 2011
MBA, Marketing
University of South Florida 1998 — 2002
B.A. Mass Communications, Advertising
R/GA March 2014 - Present
R/GA June 2013 - March 2014
Razorfish May 2012 - June 2013
DDB January 2011 - May 2012
Tribal DDB February 2010 - November 2011
Tribal DDB January 2007 - February 2010
JWT 2005 - 2007
Seven Worldwide 2004 - 2005
Accenture 2000 - 2004
Skills
Interactive Advertising, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Web Design, Social Media, Graphic Design, Art Direction, New Media, Concept Development, Digital Strategy, User Experience, Adobe Creative Suite, User Interface Design, Interaction Design, Brand Architecture, Flash, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Information Architecture, Corporate Identity, Branding & Identity, Typography, Outdoor Advertising, Logo Design, Experience Design, User Experience Design, Content Strategy, Interactive Media, Mobile Design, Digital Media
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1996
B.S., Molecular and Integrative Physiology
Electronic Arts (EA) 2015 - Present
TBWA\Media Arts Lab 2013 - 2015
TBWA\Media Arts Lab 2012 - 2013
Team One 2011 - 2012
DDB 2007 - 2011
Target June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Digital Production, Branded Content, Social Media Marketing, Sponsorship, Marketing Management, Television Production, Mobile Advertising, Strategy Development, Partnership Marketing, Luxury Goods, Consumer Electronics, Insurance, Telecommunications, Consumer Packaged Goods, Video Production, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Account Management, Strategy, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing, Creative Strategy, Management, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Brand Management
Education
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2003 — 2007
BBA, Marketing; Management & Organizations
Nordstrom January 2015 - Present
Nordstrom May 2014 - January 2015
Nordstrom August 2012 - May 2014
Nordstrom July 2011 - July 2012
Tribal DDB August 2009 - July 2011
DDB July 2006 - July 2009
Extra Mile Marketing August 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Brand Development, Marketing, Creative Direction, Strategy, CRM, B2B, Cross-functional Team..., Digital Media, Strategic Thinking, Business Development, Leadership, Mobile Devices, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
University of Puget Sound 2001 — 2005
BA, Business Administration, Emphasis in Marketing
University of London 2004 — 2004
Study Abroad, English, Politics, Art, Business
Constellation Brands August 2015 - Present
Space Racers June 2008 - August 2015
Beam Inc. June 2008 - November 2013
Element 79 January 2007 - June 2008
Leo Burnett USA February 2005 - December 2006
DDB November 1998 - January 2005
ProNational Insurance 1997 - 1998
QCS Interactive 1996 - 1997
Hypercom 1995 - 1996
University of Miami 1993 - 1995
Skills
Consumer Insights, Segmentation, Quantitative Research, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Marketing Research, Market Research, Advertising, Creative Development, Strategy Development, Marketing Mix Modeling, Qualitative Research, Product Development, FMCG, Marketing Communications, Shopper Marketing, Spirits, Alcoholic Beverages, Innovation, Product Innovation, Innovation Management, Innovation Development, Brand Health Tracking, Customer Insight, Strategy, Management, Integrated Marketing, Business Insights, Interactive Marketing, Consumer Insight, Creative Direction, Brand Architecture, Digital Strategy, Brand Equity, Creative Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Brand Awareness, Ethnography, Interactive Advertising, Positioning, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Corporate Branding, Media Planning
Education
University of Chicago 1987 — 1991
BA, Economics
University of Miami 1993 — 1995
MFA, Creative Writing
Cherry Hill High School East 1983 — 1987
Heartbeat West June 2014 - Present
Heartbeat West October 2011 - June 2014
Zeta Interactive March 2010 - October 2011
Taproot Foundation January 2010 - January 2011
McCann Erickson January 2007 - October 2009
DDB 2002 - 2007
LLKFB 2002 - 2002
Marc USA 1999 - 2001
Skills
Digital Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Architecture, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Strategy, SEM, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Web Analytics, Retail, Social Media, Marketing, CRM
Education
University of Mount Union 1995 — 1999
Bachelors
Lyra Designs May 2005 - Present
Me.inc April 2005 - Present
Creative Circle May 2010 - Present
Leibowitz August 2012 - October 2013
DDB November 2010 - March 2011
Guthrie Theater May 2005 - August 2009
Skills
Acting, Web Development, Songwriting, Stage, Theatre, Web Project Management, Web Design, Singing, Guitar, WordPress, HTML, HTML + CSS, Blogging, SSH, jQuery, Playwriting, Voice Acting, Storytelling, Server Management, Voice Over, User Experience, Dance, Performing Arts, Juggling, Adobe Creative Suite, Strategic Planning, Musical Theatre, Graphic Design, Improvisation, Subversion, PHP, Account Management, Strategic Planning..., Creative Writing, Social Networking, Copywriting, SEO
Education
Guthrie/University of Minnesota 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Acting
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
BFA, Theater
Such & Such August 2013 - Present
Conill Advertising June 2013 - Present
Young & Rubicam March 2012 - May 2013
Grey Group August 2010 - May 2012
DoodlersAnonymous.com November 2008 - November 2011
DDB March 2008 - August 2010
Databazaar.com February 2005 - February 2008
Skills
Art Direction, Creative Direction, Posters, Illustration, Photoshop, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Web Design, Logo Design, InDesign, Typography, Brochures, Creative Development, Packaging, Direct Mail, Brand Development, Social Media, Dreamweaver, Social Media Marketing, Corporate Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Logos, Fine Art, Graphics, Layout, Print Production, Commercials, User Interface Design
Education
University of Miami 2003 — 2007
Double Bachelor, Graphic Design & Journalism
Conill Advertising February 2014 - Present
Conill Advertising May 2012 - January 2014
Conill Advertising May 2009 - May 2012
DDB August 2006 - May 2009
Zubi Advertising June 2006 - August 2006
JWT June 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Creative Strategy, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction, Media Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Online Advertising, Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Brand Management
Education
University of Miami 2001 — 2006
Bachelors of Science in Communications, Advertising BS, Graphic Design BA, Marketing Minor
Jung Youth Music January 2013 - Present
PerkinElmer December 2013 - December 2014
SouthComm August 2011 - November 2012
TDS Restaurants, Inc. August 2010 - April 2011
Moroch January 2010 - May 2010
DDB June 2009 - August 2009
Gardner Denver May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Copywriting, Management, Strategic Planning, Spanish, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Account Management, Customer Service, Press Releases, Marketing, Market Research, Sales, Lead Generation, Advertising
Education
University of Kentucky 2006 — 2010
B.A., Integrated Strategic Communications, Spanish
University of Valencia 2008 — 2008
B.A, Spanish (phonetics and phonology, culture)
St. X
DDB November 2013 - Present
Cendyn April 2011 - September 2013
Zimmerman Advertising November 2006 - April 2011
The Daily Mississippian January 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Furniture, Hospitality, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Advertising, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Lead Generation, Copywriting, E-commerce, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Web Analytics, SEM, SEO, Social Media, Account Management, Facebook, Media Planning, Online Marketing, Marketing, Digital Media, CRM, Creative Direction, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Media Buying, Strategy, PPC
Education
University of San Francisco 2010 — 2011
Master Certificate
University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration 2006 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree
Leo Burnett December 2014 - Present
DDB July 2014 - September 2014
Marketing Werks May 2014 - July 2014
Constellation Brands May 2013 - August 2013
Constellation Brands June 2012 - August 2012
BCBG Max Azria June 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Media Planning, Market Research, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Research, Sales, Photoshop, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Press Releases, Public Relations, Blogging
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
BS, Advertising, Business Minor
DDB October 2014 - Present
UIUC Department of Communication January 2014 - May 2014
St. Louis Cardinals June 2013 - August 2013
ProVision – Wealth Strategists May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Social Media, Sports Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Marketing, Event Planning, Sponsorship, Advertising, Cold Calling, Sales, Sports, Social Networking, Sports Management, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Event Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising
Scuola Leonardo da Vinci 2013 — 2013
Food and Culture in Rome Study Abroad Program
DDB March 2000 - Present
Williams Labadi November 2006 - April 2007
The Lacek Group/Ogilvy One September 1998 - March 2000
Carlson Marketing Group February 1998 - September 1998
Target Stores, National Headquarters July 1994 - February 1998
Skills
Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Copywriting, Direct Mail, Interactive Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, B2B, Art Direction, Brand Architecture, Brand Development, Concept Development, Direct Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Email Marketing
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising major; minors in English, history, political science, biology
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising
DDB November 2011 - Present
DRAFTFCB Chicago March 2011 - March 2012
DRAFTFCB Mexico January 2011 - March 2011
DRAFTFCB Mexico January 2008 - December 2010
The Futures Company August 2007 - December 2009
DRAFTFCB Mexico July 2006 - December 2007
DRAFTFCB Chicago 2004 - 2006
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Leadership, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Retail, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Direct Marketing, Media Planning, Customer Insight, Brand Development, Interactive Advertising, Strategy, Marketing Communications, Creative Direction
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1998 — 2002
B.A., Economics, Latin American Studies
Universidad Torcuato di Tella - Buenos Aires, Argentina 2000 — 2001
Economics
DDB November 2014 - Present
Freelance March 2008 - March 2015
Leo Burnett February 2013 - November 2014
Interaktiva Digital Marketing March 2012 - February 2013
Euro RSCG / Havas Worldwide December 2009 - February 2012
Skills
Copywriting, Advertising, Writing, Creative Development, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Concept Development, Idea Generation, Radio, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Strategy, Content Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Media, Direct Mail, Storytelling, Relationship Marketing, Brand Architecture, Mobile Marketing, Television, Social Media, Interactive Marketing
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2008 — 2009
Copywriting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy
JLB+Partners January 2004 - Present
Hampel Stephanides 1995 - 2002
Hampel Stefanides 1995 - 2001
Bayer Bess Vanderwarker 1987 - 1994
DDB 1978 - 1987
Skills
Marketing Communications, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Branding & Identity, Change Management, Digital Marketing, Television, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Mergers, Digital Strategy, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Interactive Marketing, Sponsorship, Direct Marketing, Business Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Online Advertising, Marketing, Strategy
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1966 — 1971
BJ, MA, Journalism, Advertising
DDB April 2013 - Present
mcgarrybowen April 2010 - April 2013
McCann Erickson NY June 2007 - April 2010
U of MN National Student Advertising Competition Team September 2006 - June 2007
Meredith Model and Talent August 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Advertising, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Leadership, Account Management, Management, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Online Advertising
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
Strategic Communications, Advertising
The Creative Group August 2015 - Present
Schafer Condon Carter July 2012 - July 2015
DDB May 2011 - July 2012
Young & Rubicam March 2011 - May 2011
Young & Rubicam October 2009 - March 2011
American Advertising Federation January 2009 - May 2009
WPGU 107.1 January 2007 - May 2009
Millward Brown May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Recruiting, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Media Planning, Creative Strategy, Editing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
B.S., Advertising
Local Brown Films September 2007 - Present
Freelance 1999 - Present
Marshall's Video 2012 - 2012
Rand M Productions 1999 - 2004
DDB 1998 - 1999
Skills
Film, Entertainment, Television, Directing, Styling
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Bronx Science 1990 — 1994
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2015 - Present
Greenhouse Agency, Inc August 2015 - Present
Chicago Blackhawks July 2015 - Present
DDB June 2015 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign May 2015 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign October 2014 - Present
Spoon University September 2014 - Present
State Farm May 2014 - Present
Chi Omega Fraternity September 2013 - Present
Joes Brewery September 2013 - Present
Skills
Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, WordPress, Customer Service, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising, Communication, Public Relations
IDEA Verona
Cultural Studies
Central Catholic High School 2008 — 2012
Cramer Krasselt February 2013 - Present
Cramer-Krasselt August 2007 - September 2011
Rodgers Townsend April 2004 - August 2006
McCann Erickson January 2003 - April 2004
DDB July 2000 - December 2003
Temerlin McClain May 1999 - June 2000
Rapp Collins Worldwide May 1996 - April 1999
Skills
Strategic Planning, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Direct Mail, Account Management, Management, Leadership, Mobile Devices
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Two by Four August 2015 - Present
Two by Four November 2014 - Present
Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures January 2013 - Present
American Marketing Association January 2013 - May 2014
Epiphany Design Co. October 2013 - April 2014
Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures January 2013 - December 2013
Pickens Selfstorage June 2013 - July 2013
Campus Activities Board January 2012 - January 2013
American Marketing Association January 2012 - January 2013
DDB August 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Fluent in German, Blogging, Social Media, Marketing, Time Management, Wordpress, Account Management, Idea Generation, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Multicultural Marketing, Event Planning, Facebook, Fundraising, Leadership, Sales, Google Adwords
Education
University of Iowa 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
New Trier High School 2006 — 2010
Grainger April 2012 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2010 - August 2011
DDB Worldwide August 2007 - March 2010
Diane Mahon Design January 2005 - December 2008
Mahon Consulting August 2005 - August 2007
DDB 1994 - March 2000
J. WALTER THOMPSON 1984 - 1994
Skills
Advertising, Prospect and brand..., Concept Ideation, New Product Ideation..., Branding and Identity, New Business Development, Pitching, Prospecting, Brand Migration, Client Management, Cross-functional Team..., Mentoring, QSR Marketing/Advertsing, Retail..., Fashion..., Marketing to kids, women and moms, Persuasive Writer and..., RFI/RFP, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Sourcing, Proficient in Word, PowerPoint & Keynote..., Keyword search, Product Sourcing, Outside resource..., Presentation Development, Presenter, Web Content Production, Idea Generation, Marketing, CRM, Press Releases, Social Media, Public Relations, Strategy, Content Development, B2B, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, English Literature
VSA Partners, Inc. November 2014 - Present
DDB May 2011 - October 2014
Y&R Chicago May 2009 - May 2011
Energy BBDO February 2007 - May 2009
Nicholson Kovac, Inc. May 2005 - October 2006
The Maneater Newspaper September 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, New Business Development, Leadership, Team Leadership, Team Management, Sales, Brand Management, Branding & Identity, Creative Direction, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Online Advertising, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy, Business Development, Digital Strategy, Media Planning
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Journalism - Advertising
Examiner.com 2009 - Present
Chicago Creative Coalition January 2002 - Present
Plan B™ [The Agency Alternative] 2002 - Present
Independent Writers of Chicago 1997 - Present
The Weinstein Organization 1996 - Present
Brotine Communications 1995 - Present
DDB September 2012 - May 2013
EPIC: Engaging Philanthropy, Inspiring Creatives 2012 - 2012
Mid-America Club 2011 - 2012
Chicago Association for Direct Marketing 1986 - 2008
Skills
Copywriting, SEO copywriting, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Creative Writing, Creative Direction, Writing, Financial Writing, Website Copy, Direct Response, Finance, Marketing Copy, Fundraising, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Brand Development, Marketing, Content Strategy, Email Marketing, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Copy Editing, Digital Media, Web Content, Art Direction, Newsletters, Online Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1966 — 1971
M.S., Advertising
Simone Deblasio January 2006 - Present
Ogilvy & Mather December 2012 - May 2013
Quigley-Simpson June 2013 - 2013
Deutsch August 2007 - December 2012
Marketing Factory 2012 - 2012
DDB September 2007 - January 2008
Saatchi & Saatchi June 2006 - June 2007
Kastner & Partners September 2005 - June 2006
RPA April 2004 - August 2005
Saatchi & Saatchi April 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Blogging, Project Management, Creative Writing, Interactive Advertising, Interactive Marketing, MS Project, Schedules, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Employee Training, Performing Arts, Advertising, Production Planning, Microsoft Word, Blogger, Music Supervision, Self-publishing, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Creative Direction
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), English
OKRP, Wunderman, Edelman April 2015 - Present
DDB January 2014 - April 2015
Leo Burnett Group October 2013 - November 2013
Havas Worldwide Chicago June 2013 - August 2013
University of Michigan September 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Adobe After Effects, Microsoft Office, Stickman Elemento..., Cinema 4D, Photoshop, Art Direction, Advertising, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Copywriting, Graphic Design
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2012 — 2013
Art Direction
University of Michigan 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
DDB September 2013 - Present
Christy-Claire Katien June 2011 - Present
Gerson Lehrman Group March 2007 - July 2011
Skills
Art Direction, Visual Design, User Experience, Corporate Identity, Brand Development, Information Design, Design Consulting, Typography, Branding & Identity, Experience Design, Management, Graphic Design, Logo Design, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Photoshop, User Interface Design, Illustration, Layout, Posters, Corporate Branding, Art, Information Architecture, Brochures, Image Manipulation, User Interface, Interaction Design, Usability Testing, Creative Consulting, Managing Creative Teams, Product Sourcing, Interactive Advertising, Creative Strategy
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
The Marketing Arm May 2013 - Present
DDB May 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Integrated Brand..., Experiential Events, Sponsorship Activation, Sponsorship Programs, Promotions, Blogging, Cause Marketing, Public Relations, Key Client Relationships, Relating to Clients, Managing Project Budgets, Sports Marketing, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Relationship Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Advertising
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign January 2013 - Present
I Hotel and Conference Center October 2011 - January 2013
Leo Burnett October 2010 - November 2011
Leo Burnett June 2009 - September 2010
Roland Realty October 2008 - June 2009
DDB June 2008 - August 2008
Queue Creative Marketing Group, LLC. May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Advertising
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2005 — 2009
B.S, Advertising/Minor in Sociology
BBDO October 2010 - Present
DDB 2008 - 2010
Rodgers Townsend 1996 - 2010
Trans World Airlines 1995 - 1996
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Creative Strategy, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Marketing Communications, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Brand Development, Direct Mail
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1987 — 1991
BA, Communications
Energy BBDO March 2005 - August 2012
DDB October 1999 - March 2005
Fallon McElligott 1997 - 1999
Martin Williams Advertising 1995 - 1997
BBDO Advertising 1993 - 1995
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Direct Mail, Budgets, Outdoor Advertising, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Minnesota
BA, Art History
David&Goliath July 2014 - Present
David&Goliath October 2010 - July 2014
MUH-TAY-ZIK DUN-BAR June 2009 - May 2010
Millions of Us May 2008 - June 2009
Goodby Silverstein & Partners September 2000 - May 2008
DDB June 2000 - September 2000
DDB January 1998 - June 2000
DDB February 1993 - January 1998
DDB July 1990 - February 1993
Smith Kaplan Allen & Reynolds Advertising Agency October 1989 - July 1990
Skills
Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, Start-ups, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Leadership, Management, Brand Development, Interactive Marketing, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Relationship Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing
Education
University of Michigan
Graduate Study in Theatre
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Razorfish November 2014 - Present
Razorfish April 2012 - November 2014
360i September 2011 - April 2012
Euro RSCG August 2009 - September 2011
Euro RSCG April 2006 - July 2009
DDB September 2005 - April 2006
Grey Direct Chicago 2004 - 2005
Cramer Krasselt 2003 - 2004
Skills
Integrated Marketing, CRM, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Digital Strategy, SEO, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Devices, Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Advertising, Web Analytics, Creative Strategy, Brand Development, Multi-channel Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Direct Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Creative Direction, Media Planning, Relationship Marketing, Email Marketing, Outdoor Advertising
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 1999
Advertising
McCann HumanCare April 2015 - Present
Prodigious brand logistics May 2013 - 2015
DDB March 2013 - May 2013
Sudler & Hennessey September 2011 - February 2013
Sudler & Hennessey May 2011 - September 2011
Extrovertic November 2010 - March 2011
Sudler & Hennessey July 2010 - November 2010
THE CEMENT BLOC February 2010 - July 2010
Area23 August 2008 - February 2009
Education Dynamics November 2007 - August 2008
Skills
B2B, Market Research, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Direct Mail, Video Production, Outlook, Advertising, Product Management, Marketing Communications, Interactive Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, Time Management, Team Leadership, Interactive Marketing, Leadership, Digital Strategy, CRM, Creative Strategy, SEO, Email Marketing, Management, Project Management, Brand Development, SEM, Build Strong Teams, Training, Online Advertising, Program Management, Public Relations, Direct Marketing, Digital Media, Relationship Marketing, New Business Development, B2B Marketing, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Marketing, Account Management, Copywriting, Web Analytics, Outdoor Advertising, Website Development, Strategy, Social Networking, Healthcare Industry
Education
University of Maryland University College 1990 — 1993
DDB January 2000 - Present
Lois/EJL November 1994 - December 1999
Skills
Television, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Management, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Advertising, Leadership
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1993 — 1994
MS, Advertising
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1989 — 1993
BS, Advertising
JWT September 2011 - Present
McCann Worldgroup 2011 - Present
Gary Barnum Creative Consulting November 2005 - Present
GYRO 2013 - 2013
Ogilvy 2010 - 2010
Team Chemistry -- JWT 2010 - 2010
mcgarry bowen 2010 - 2010
CDMi Connect 2010 - 2010
The Kaplan Thaler Group 2010 - 2010
DDB 2009 - 2010
Skills
Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Content Strategy, Content Development, Content Writing, Copywriting, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Direct Mail, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Film, Television, New Media, Online Advertising, Art Direction, Commercials, Relationship Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Broadcast, Outdoor Advertising
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1900 — 2000
English literature & Art History
Freelance Forever August 2006 - Present
Ogilvy 1979 - 2007
D'Arcy 2000 - 2001
DDB 1994 - 1998
Skills
Innovative Thinking, Resume Writing, Copy Editing, Advertising, Brochures, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Facebook, Writing, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Advertising, Art Direction, Concept Development, Film Production, Graphic Design, Corporate Identity, Direct Mail, Content Strategy, Brand Development, Brand Architecture, Interaction Design, User Experience, Copywriting, Digital Media, Experience Design, Interactive Marketing, Typography, Digital Strategy, Corporate Branding, Outdoor Advertising, New Media, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing, Branding & Identity, Online Advertising, Logo Design, Relationship Marketing, Creative Services, Visual Communication, Adobe Creative Suite, Information Architecture, Information Design, Web Design, Collateral, Microsites, Creative Briefs, Brand Implementation
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
B.J., Journalism, Advertising
Crispin Porter + Bogusky March 2014 - Present
Crispin Porter + Bogusky October 2009 - March 2014
DDB February 2005 - October 2009
Fallon February 1998 - February 2005
Skills
Interactive Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Digital Production, Creative Direction, Interactive Marketing, Creative Strategy, Producing, Animation, Interactive Media, Television, Post Production, Commercials, Digital Strategy
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1995 — 1997
BA, Psychology
DDB September 2014 - Present
DDB April 2013 - September 2014
Barker DZP June 2012 - April 2013
G2 Worldwide January 2011 - June 2012
Tommy Hilfiger March 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Marketing, Social Media, Creative Direction, Facebook, User Experience, B2B, Newsletters, Art Direction, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Interactive Advertising
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Morristown High School
Havas Worldwide San Francisco October 2012 - Present
Ac Gears INC February 2013 - December 2013
Travora Media March 2012 - October 2012
Havas Media Group January 2011 - February 2012
Digitas June 2010 - August 2010
DDB June 2008 - August 2008
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2006 — 2010
BBA, Marketing, Math
Havas Worldwide Chicago January 2015 - March 2015
Leo Burnett November 2014 - January 2015
Scholz & Friends July 2012 - October 2013
Saatchi & Saatchi May 2012 - August 2012
AREA203 Digital September 2009 - May 2011
Publicis January 2009 - July 2009
Organic, Inc. December 2006 - February 2008
Digitas April 2006 - December 2006
Havas Worldwide April 2004 - April 2006
DDB December 2003 - April 2004
Skills
Digital Strategy, Creative Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Social Media, Blogging, Email Marketing, Web Analytics, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Creative Direction, Public Relations, Art Direction, Direct Marketing, Digital Media, Interactive Advertising, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, SEO, SEM, Social Media Marketing, User Experience, Content Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Brand Development
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1999
B.A., Communications, Studio Arts, International Relations
Blue Chip Marketing Worldwide November 2011 - Present
Karen Shorr Consulting October 1993 - November 2012
Brigandi & Associates December 1993 - September 2012
DDB 1984 - 1992
DMB&B 1983 - 1985
Skills
Market Research, Advertising, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Strategy, Leadership, Start-ups, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia
Journalism, Advertising, Marketing
As Our Own April 2014 - Present
Summer Thornton Design 2007 - Present
Energy BBDO July 2013 - April 2014
DDB September 2010 - July 2013
DDB Chicago 2007 - 2010
DDB Chicago 2005 - 2007
Perceptive Visions 2004 - 2005
Skills
Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Creative Strategy, SEO, Creative Direction, Marketing Communications, Packaging, Marketing Strategy, Television, Advertising, Direct Marketing, SEM, Blogging, Radio, Customer Insight, Interactive Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Strategy, Marketing, CRM, Web Analytics, Social Media, Facebook, Public Relations, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Online Marketing, Management, Digital Media, Online Advertising
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 2001 — 2005
BS
DDB May 2015 - Present
Havas Worldwide July 2014 - May 2015
Havas Worldwide February 2013 - June 2014
Spahn Financial August 2010 - February 2013
Office of Student Affairs Advancement-University of Illinois July 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Public Relations, Technology, Writing, Visual Communication, Bilingual, Fundraising, Advertising, Email Marketing, Facebook, Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2006 — 2010
Bachelor, Major in Political Science with a minor in Communication
DDB May 2013 - Present
Freelance September 2012 - May 2013
twofifteenmccann June 2011 - September 2012
McCann Erickson March 2003 - June 2011
Skills
Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Art Direction, Creative Direction, Lawn Care, Outdoor Advertising, Sportswear, Small Talk, Concept Development
Education
The Creative Circus 1999 — 2001
Advertising strategy, concepts and art direction
University of New Hampshire 1991 — 1995
B.A, Communications, Political Science
DDB August 2009 - Present
Chicago Portfolio School 2013 - 2013
Hoffman York June 2008 - August 2008
Education
Chicago 4A’s Institute of Advanced Advertising Studies 2010 — 2010
Second City 2010 — 2010
Writing
Chicago Portfolio School 2008 — 2009
University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business 2004 — 2008
Marketing
Paul Zuckerman Research 1984 - Present
Chicago City Limits 1981 - Present
DDB 1977 - 1981
Skills
Qualitative Research, Idea Generation, Team Building, Theatre, Focus Groups, Consumer Insights, Advertising Research, Ethnography, Improvisation, Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Market Research, Television, Training, Creative Direction, Positioning, Advertising, Interviews, Online Moderation, Marketing, Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Marketing Strategy, Segmentation, Integrated Marketing, Research, Brand Development
Education
University of Michigan
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Ogilvy & Mather Advertising May 2015 - Present
Funk Volume Records September 2013 - Present
Affinity Gaming, LLC March 2014 - May 2015
DDB West April 2011 - February 2014
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas March 2010 - March 2011
DDB December 2008 - July 2009
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino November 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Financial Reporting, Accounting, Budgets, Spreadsheets, Forecasting, Income Statement, Journal Entries, Financial Statements, Outlook, Accruals, Microsoft Excel, GAAP, Fixed Assets, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Bank Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Access, Payroll
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2002 — 2006
B.S., Business Administration
DDB January 2015 - Present
DDB May 2014 - March 2015
JWT October 2012 - May 2014
JWT August 2011 - October 2012
JWT July 2010 - August 2011
University of Michigan September 2006 - July 2010
Skills
Advertising, Account Management, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Television, Sales, Content Strategy
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2006 — 2010
BBA, Marketing
General Assembly - NYC 2013 — 2013
Digital Marketing
Under construction ---- not formalized August 2015 - Present
Non-Profit September 2014 - Present
Fireberg Family Dental January 2001 - April 2012
General Motors January 2000 - June 2000
Sara Lee Household & Body Care Research January 1997 - April 1999
Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) June 1996 - February 1997
DDB June 1993 - June 1996
Simmons Market Research Bureau September 1992 - June 1993
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Wayne State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Mullen Lowe U.S. January 2015 - Present
Mullen June 2014 - January 2015
Mullen May 2013 - June 2014
Contagious Studio June 2006 - May 2013
University of Michigan Ross School of Business December 2011 - November 2012
Team Detroit, Inc. June 2012 - August 2012
American Advertising Federation 2011 - 2012
DDB June 2011 - August 2011
DDB June 2010 - August 2010
Contract Advertising June 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Advertising, Social Media, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Facebook, Account Management, Digital Strategy, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Ableton Live, Event Planning, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Media Planning, Production, Major Events, Keynote, Pro Tools, Apple Keynote, Emerging Technologies, Client Presentation, Logic Studio
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2009 — 2013
BBA, Marketing and Finance
iPorta Corp. 2007 - Present
TVLowCost 2005 - 2007
FHBRANDComm 2003 - 2005
Wensauer & Partner Advertising 2001 - 2003
Downtown Porsche 2000 - 2001
DDB 1999 - 2000
DDB UK 1998 - 1999
DDB Paris 1997 - 1998
DDB 1993 - 1997
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1991 — 1993
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International Marketing
University of Toronto 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Publicis January 2014 - Present
DDB Worldwide February 2010 - December 2013
DDB January 2008 - February 2010
Oscar Mayer June 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Media Planning, Digital Strategy, Creative Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Brand Architecture, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Advertising
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Journalism, Magazine Journalism
MetLife July 2014 - Present
MetLife July 2012 - July 2014
MetLife September 2011 - June 2012
Young & Rubicam January 2011 - September 2011
Young & Rubicam October 2009 - December 2010
BBH New York March 2009 - October 2009
DDB November 2007 - February 2009
DDB August 2004 - November 2007
OgilvyOne July 2003 - August 2004
Grey Group April 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Strategy, Leadership, Teamwork, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Advertising, Relationship Marketing, Creative Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Global Marketing, Market Research, Branding & Identity, Creative Campaign..., Strategic Creative..., Brand Architecture, Creative Direction, Brand Management, Brand Development, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Michigan 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), English Language and Literature, General
Riverdale Country School
JMX2, Inc. June 2008 - Present
johnfmorton.com, LLC January 2008 - June 2008
Dentsu November 2007 - February 2008
Lowe Worldwide February 2005 - November 2007
Ogilvy March 2003 - January 2005
Bozell October 2001 - March 2003
Modem Media November 1999 - October 2001
DDB October 1998 - November 1999
Ammirati & Puris June 1993 - October 1998
Skills
Interactive Advertising, New Media, Animation, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Concept Development, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Custom CMS Development, ExpressionEngine, PHP, Facebook, Online Advertising, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Web Development, Flash, Copywriting, Interactive Marketing, CMS, CSS, Television
Education
Portfolio Center 1991 — 1993
University of Missouri 1987 — 1991
BJ
MCHS
Cindy Solomon & Associates October 2014 - Present
FamilyBridge June 2014 - Present
Startupbootcamp July 2012 - Present
Start Somewhere January 2011 - December 2014
Startup CMO August 2012 - August 2014
LaunchSquad January 2012 - August 2012
The Chainlink July 2008 - June 2011
SAVO February 2008 - January 2011
Arc Worldwide / Leo Burnett April 2005 - February 2008
DDB 2002 - 2005
Skills
Creative Marketing..., Sales Enablement, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Automation, Copywriting, Lead Generation, Lead Nurturing, Event Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Multi-channel Marketing, Website Development, Corporate Blogging, Case Studies, Marketing Communications, Competitive Analysis
Education
University of Pennsylvania 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven 2000 — 2000
University School of Nashville 1985 — 1998
DDB November 2014 - Present
DDB July 2013 - November 2014
DDB August 2012 - July 2013
Draftfcb July 2012 - August 2012
Draftfcb May 2011 - July 2012
Draftfcb June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Creative Direction, Strategy, Retail, CRM, Account Management
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
News-Editorial Journalism
Hinsdale Central High School
Collins: February 2015 - Present
TBWA\Chiat\Day September 2013 - February 2015
Ogilvy & Mather July 2012 - September 2013
Ogilvy & Mather July 2010 - July 2012
Publicis October 2006 - July 2010
DDB 2005 - 2007
JWT June 2001 - June 2005
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., CRM, Strategy, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Strategic Brand...
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's degree, Journalism and Mass Communication
Sandstorm Design April 2015 - Present
Sandstorm Design January 2013 - Present
SapientNitro October 2010 - January 2012
Translation LLC March 2010 - September 2010
Euro RSCG September 2008 - March 2010
Euro RSCG June 2006 - September 2008
GSP Marketing August 2004 - April 2006
DDB April 2000 - August 2004
Brann Worldwide March 1999 - April 2000
WTTW September 1998 - March 1999
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Creative Development, Promotions, Strategic Planning, Retail, Product Development, Mobile Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Direct Marketing, Brand Awareness, Brand Loyalty, Brand Developement, Advertising Management, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Culture Change, Idea Generation, Pitching Ideas, Troubleshooting, Hands-on Training, Loyalty Programs, Building Customer..., Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Account Management, New Business Development, Process Improvement, Full P&L Responsibility, Team Building, Creative Briefs, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Marketing, Customer Insight, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Brand Architecture, Relationship Marketing, Leadership, Mobile Devices, User Experience, Online Advertising, Brand Development..., Business Strategy, Email Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1995 — 1997
MBA, Marketing
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1992
BS, Political Science
Niles North
DDB Worldwide December 2010 - Present
DDB November 2008 - December 2010
DDB January 2002 - November 2008
DDB July 1998 - January 2002
DDB July 1996 - July 1998
DDB February 1994 - July 1996
Arthur Andersen 1985 - 1993
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Brand Development, Mobile Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Interactive Marketing, Strategy, Creative Direction, Digital Media, Creative Strategy, Advertising, Online Advertising, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Marketing Strategy, Customer Insight, Corporate Branding, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Online Marketing, Content Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Social Media, Management
Education
University of Mississippi 1983 — 1985
BS, Accountancy
Jack Morton February 2012 - Present
DDB February 2010 - September 2011
BBDO Detroit 2008 - January 2010
BBDO 2001 - 2008
FCB Detroit 1998 - 2001
Bozell 1994 - 1998
Hal Riney & Partners 1992 - 1994
Campbell Mithun 1990 - 1992
Campbell Mithun 1986 - 1990
Skills
Account Planning, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Customer Insight, Focus Groups, Strategy, Creative Strategy, Relationship Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Communications, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Advertising Agency, Market Research, Direct Marketing, Digital Media, Competitive Analysis, Brand Architecture, Leadership, Brand Management, Marketing Research, Media Planning, Management, Strategic Thinking, Online Advertising
Education
University of Michigan
B. A., Economics
DDB March 2015 - Present
InStadium December 2014 - Present
InStadium April 2011 - November 2014
Green Room Company October 2007 - September 2014
Zocalo Group January 2011 - March 2011
Zocalo Group March 2008 - January 2011
DDB March 1997 - December 2007
Cramer-Krasselt November 1995 - February 1997
McRand International October 1993 - October 1995
DDB Needham October 1985 - September 1993
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Public Relations, Internal Communications, Collateral, Merchandising, Data Transfer, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Digital Strategy, Advertising, Online Advertising, Digital Media, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, B2B, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Media Planning, Account Management, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Management, Mobile Marketing, Brand Management, Relationship Marketing, Strategic Communications, Interactive Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Sponsorship, Online Marketing, New Media, Content Strategy, Strategy, Start-ups, Creative Strategy, Business Development
Education
The Aji Network 2005 — 2007
MBA Alternative
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1981 — 1985
BS
Lake Forest High School
GA Communication Group February 2015 - Present
Market Forward August 2010 - February 2015
Protokulture March 2010 - August 2010
DG FastChannel February 2007 - November 2008
DDB February 2005 - February 2007
DDB April 2004 - January 2005
DG Systems February 2002 - March 2004
Skills
Advertising, Production, Customer Relations, Troubleshooting, Direct Sales, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Customer Service, Account Management, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, Sales, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
DDB July 2015 - Present
DDB April 2015 - Present
IsraelExperts December 2011 - October 2013
Marketing Werks September 2010 - December 2010
Wunderman June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Media Planning, Account Management, Relationship Marketing, Advertising, Event Planning, Competitive Analysis, New Business Development, Sponsorship, Brand Awareness, Integrated Marketing, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Guerrilla Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2014 — 2015
Art Director
University of Illinois 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Advertising and Spanish
CEGRÍ: International Center for Higher Education 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad Granda, Spain
Universidad Foro Argentino: Español para la Comunicación 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad program in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Mondelēz International January 2009 - Present
DDB 2004 - 2007
FCB Global 1997 - 2004
J. Walter Thompson Worldwide 1991 - 1998
J. Walter Thompson Worldwide 1991 - 1998
Young & Rubicam 1983 - 1991
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Customer Insight, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Brand Architecture, Management, Brand Development, Brand Management, Digital Strategy, Strategy, Account Management, Marketing Communications, Creative Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Media Planning, Interactive Marketing, Market Research, FMCG, Marketing Management, Product Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Segmentation, Marketing Research, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Marketing, Market Planning, Marketing, Branding
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 1972 — 1976
Barkley May 2014 - Present
Barkley June 2013 - May 2014
MOJO AD May 2012 - May 2013
DDB August 2012 - August 2012
Baseline21, LLC May 2012 - August 2012
Eugene L. Griffin & Associates, Ltd. May 2011 - August 2011
Ciao Bella Shoe Boutique May 2008 - July 2010
Skills
InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Mac, Advertising, Blogging, Digital Marketing, Account Planning, Social Media, Adobe InDesign, iMovie, Illustrator, Focus Groups, Logo Design, Photography, Twitter, Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop, Networking, Adobe Illustrator, Tumblr, Typography, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Networking, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Creative Direction, Facebook, Email Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Journalism, Strategic Communication
John Hersey High School 2005 — 2009
mcgarrybowen February 2015 - Present
Designkitchen October 2014 - January 2015
Blast Radius October 2014 - January 2015
Freelance August 2014 - October 2014
TBWA\Media Arts Lab March 2013 - July 2014
DDB June 2012 - February 2013
DDB May 2011 - June 2012
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2010 - May 2011
Superfly Marketing Group February 2010 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Creative Strategy, Digital Media, Marketing, Account Management, Public Relations, Brand Awareness, Social Media Marketing, Google Analytics, Digital Strategy, Writing, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Microsoft Office, Personal Branding, Media Strategy, Search Advertising, Blogging, Public Speaking, New Business Development, Strategic Consulting, Marketing Management, Consumer Insight, Data Analysis, Advertising, Brand Communication, Performance Metrics, Teaching, Budget Management, Statistics, Audience Segmentation, SPSS, Simmons, Mintel, Nielsen Data, Google Adwords..., Online Advertising, Interactive Advertising, HTML, CSS, Display Advertising, PPC, Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
B.S., Chancellor's Scholar: Advertising with Honors, Business Administration, English
Codecademy
HTML and CSS Programming
New Trier Township High School 2003 — 2007
The Second City Training Center
Improvisation
Flossmoor Community Church August 2015 - Present
Conroy Sports Physical Therapy 2008 - Present
FCB Direct 2000 - 2003
DDB 1997 - 2000
J. Walter Thompson 1995 - 1997
Sears, Roebuck and Co. 1987 - 1993
Skills
Advertising, Market Research, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Leadership, Creative Strategy, Corporate Communications, Project Management, Business Services, Social Media, CRM, Marketing Communications, Management, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking
Education
University of Michigan 1983 — 1987
BA, Communications
University of Michigan Ann Arbor 1983 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Communications
SGK Inc., formerly known as Schawk June 2012 - Present
Schawk Retail Marketing, Chicago October 2006 - June 2012
Wm. McCann Consulting, Chicago July 2003 - September 2006
DDB September 1995 - January 2001
Wells Rich Greene BDDP, Chicago September 1989 - August 1995
Foote, Cone & Belding April 1986 - January 1988
JWT 1978 - 1986
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Direct Marketing, Strategic Planning, Business Writing, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Direct Mail, Brand Architecture
Education
Northwestern University - Medill
MS, Advertising
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BS, Communications
DDB September 2014 - Present
DDB July 2014 - September 2014
Ascent Marketing (Part-Time) January 2014 - July 2014
Navigant August 2011 - November 2012
University of Illinois Illini Union November 2009 - July 2011
Skills
Leadership, Advertising, Research, Copywriting, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Creative Writing, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Event Planning, Project Management, Strategy, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2013 — 2014
Advertising Copywriting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2009 — 2011
Master's Degree, Public Health
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Molecular and Cellular Biology
DDB July 2013 - Present
RPM Visual Media January 2013 - June 2013
Project Leadership Associates December 2011 - April 2013
New Control February 2013 - March 2013
Lockheed Martin December 2012 - February 2013
Razorfish March 2011 - December 2011
Dotomi Inc. May 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Flash, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, PHP, ActionScript, Illustrator, Photoshop, Advertising, Online Marketing, CSS, JavaScript, Flex, XML, Rich Media, Flash Animation, Flash Video, Flash Design, HTML 5, Java, jQuery, iOS development, Dreamweaver, User Interface Design, CMS, HTML5
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2005
Computer Science
Rightpoint August 2015 - Present
RTP Advertising April 2015 - May 2015
Self-Employed 2014 - 2015
FCB Global 2013 - 2014
Self Employed 2010 - 2013
FCB Global 2009 - 2010
Freelance Copywriter 2004 - 2009
DDB 1999 - 2004
BBDO Worldwide 1998 - 1999
Publicis 1995 - 1998
Skills
Copywriting, Television, Advertising, Creative Direction, Creative Writing, Social Media, Blogging, Radio, Storytelling, Copy Editing, Video Production, Video, Brand Development, Commercials, Publishing, Content Strategy, Film, Art Direction, Broadcast, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Editorial, Entertainment, Content Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Interactive Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Editing, Film Production, Newsletters, Web Content, Photography
Education
Columbia College of Chicago 1987 — 1989
B.A. in Marketing Comminications, Marketing Communications/Advertising
University of Illinois at Chicago
Real Simple August 2014 - Present
Real Simple April 2013 - August 2014
DDB January 2012 - March 2013
AOL October 2011 - January 2012
Grey Group May 2011 - August 2011
University of Maryland January 2009 - May 2011
Young & Rubicam June 2010 - August 2010
Deutsch June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Advertising, PowerPoint, Integrated Marketing, InDesign, Word, Social Media Marketing, Excel, Customer Relations, Microsoft Office, Mac, Photoshop, Research, Pitching, Writing, YouTube, HTML, Online Research, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Online Marketing, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Salesforce.com, Competitive Analysis, Account Management, Management, Sales, Press Releases, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies Concentration in Education & Family Science
John Cabot University 2010 — 2010
Roslyn High School 2003 — 2007
Facebook 2015 - Present
Heineken USA 2012 - 2015
Heineken USA April 2010 - April 2012
Diageo August 2007 - April 2010
Johnson & Johnson June 2006 - August 2006
DDB 2004 - 2005
JWT 2002 - 2004
Skills
Brand Management, Customer Insight, Segmentation, Brand Architecture, Consumer Products, Shopper Marketing, Brand Equity, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, FMCG, Product Marketing, Global Marketing, Marketing, Trade Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Management
Education
University of Virginia - Darden Graduate School of Business Administration 2005 — 2007
MBA
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S.
Woodlands Academy
Lincoln International January 2012 - Present
Jones Lang LaSalle April 2008 - January 2012
DDB March 1988 - January 2007
DDB Chicago 1988 - 2006
Skills
E1, Microsoft Office, JD Edwards, MRI, Yardi Systems, PeopleSoft, Peachtree, Financial Analysis, Invoicing, Recruiting, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1978 — 1979
Hyatt Hotels Corporation October 2013 - Present
Energy BBDO June 2011 - Present
EuroRSCG Chicago June 2008 - June 2011
Euro RSCG April 2007 - April 2008
EuroRSCG January 2007 - April 2007
NSA Media 2006 - 2006
DDB June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Strategy, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Web Analytics, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, SEM, SEO, CRM, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, Email Marketing, Strategy, Market Research, Brand Management
Education
Northwestern University - Medill 2011 — 2013
Master of Science
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2002 — 2006
BS
Centro May 2015 - Present
The Ingersoll Company January 2008 - May 2015
Cadbury Schweppes 2007 - 2007
Optimedia US 2002 - 2005
OMD USA 2002 - 2002
DDB 2000 - 2002
Skills
Digital Media, Media Planning, Media Buying, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, New Media, Mobile Marketing, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Media Strategy, Content Strategy, Advertising Sales, Social Media, Interactive Marketing, Online Marketing
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's Degree, College of Journalism/Advertising
Lincoln Southeast 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
University of Washington January 2009 - Present
MLC Tech November 2008 - Present
DDB January 1999 - May 2008
DDB Seattle 1995 - 2008
DDB Issues & Advocacy 1988 - 2008
OMD 1988 - 2008
DDB Public Relations 1988 - 2008
Elgin DDB January 1990 - December 1998
Elgin Syferd/DDB Needham Advertising 1988 - 1992
Elgin Syferd May 1988 - December 1989
Skills
Vendor Management, Telecommunications, Employee Management, Cost Reduction Programs, Productivity Improvement, Integrated Marketing, Procurement, Networking, Troubleshooting, IT Management, Active Directory, Integration, Project Management, Information Technology, Management, DHCP, Disaster Recovery, Cisco Technologies, TCP/IP, Process Improvement, Windows, SQL, Analysis, SAN, Training, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Saint Thomas 1983 — 1987
BA, Quantitative Methods and Computer Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1983 — 1986
Computer Science
Washington High School 1974 — 1977
Diploma
DDB April 2012 - Present
MKTG INC July 2010 - August 2012
JPMorgan Chase May 2005 - June 2009
GoautoChart December 2004 - April 2005
Skills
User Experience, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Information Architecture, Social Media, Web Project Management, Advertising, CMS, Web Design, Creative Direction, SEO, Email Marketing, Interaction Design, Mobile Applications
Education
University of Michigan 2000 — 2004
BS, Computer Science
Ahrens Household June 2014 - Present
Allstate May 2011 - June 2014
IA Collaborative 2010 - 2011
DDB 2006 - 2010
Upshot 2005 - 2006
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Creative Strategy, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Online Advertising, Customer Insight, Social Media Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Email Marketing, Social Media, Brand Architecture, Account Management, Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Advertising
Cavalry March 2013 - Present
Chicago Portfolio School April 2013 - Present
Cavalry August 2012 - March 2013
DDB May 2011 - August 2012
Freelance March 2010 - May 2011
AICPA September 2006 - March 2010
The Herald-Sun January 2006 - August 2006
The News and Observer May 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Graphic Design, Advertising, Typography, Layout, Web Design, Photoshop, Copywriting, Logo Design, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Photography, Direct Mail, Mac, Creative Direction, Brochures, Newsletters
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2010 — 2011
Art Direction
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2001 — 2005
Journalism, Visual Communication
Bio Products Laboratory December 2014 - Present
InnovAge March 2014 - September 2014
BrightStar Care June 2013 - December 2013
BAYADA Home Health Care July 2012 - June 2013
Medline Industries 2004 - 2009
Eli Lilly and Company 2000 - 2003
DDB 1997 - 2000
Leo Burnett 1994 - 1997
Skills
New Business Development, Consultative Sales, Medical Devices, Medical Equipment, Sales & Marketing..., Negotiations and Closing, Market & Competitive..., Cold Calling, Territory Management, Start-ups, Client Education &..., Pharmaceutical Sales, Home Healthcare..., Communication & Problem..., Lead Generation, Account Management, Medicare/Medicaid, Distributors, Long-term Care, Hospitals, Endocrinology, Primary Care, Neurology, Rheumatology, Psychiatry, Diabetes, Co-marketing, Managed Care, Business Development, Marketing, Sales, Sales Force Development, Selling, Healthcare, Advertising, Leadership Development, Sales Management, Allergy/Immunology, IVIG, Biotechnology
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1990 — 1994
BS, Advertising
McKinney October 2012 - Present
Euro RSCG March 1998 - December 2004
DDB 1989 - 1999
Skills
Television, Broadcast, Advertising, Commercials, Radio, Interactive Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Direction, Digital Media, Outdoor Advertising, Digital Strategy, Production, Bilingual, SAG, Broadcast Production, Talent Negotiations, Contract Negotiations, Digital Video, Video Production, Film Production, Music Production, Post Production, On-camera Talent
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 1985 — 1989
BS, English/Spanish Literature
Mobilize Solutions May 2014 - Present
Springboard April 2014 - Present
Springboard Solutions LLC August 2010 - May 2014
Springboard (www.credit.org) September 2008 - May 2014
Lehman Mortgage LLC - Lehman Brothers 2007 - March 2008
H&R Block Mortgage August 2005 - May 2007
Option One Mortgage Corp 2004 - 2006
H&R Block August 1999 - August 2004
DDB 1997 - 1999
Skills
Team Building, Mortgage Lending, Credit, Leadership, Loss Mitigation, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning, Loans, Strategy, Non-profits, E-commerce, Mentoring, Mortgage Banking, Business Development, Outsourcing, New Business Development, Financial Services, Loan Origination, Real Estate, Process Improvement, Budgets, FHA, Executive Management, Marketing, Coaching, Call Centers, Risk Management, Refinance, Account Management, CRM, Competitive Analysis, Vendor Management, Loan Servicing, Finance, Nonprofits, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1994 — 1996
MBA, Marketing & Business Strategy
Giant Creative Strategy 2014 - Present
DDB 2013 - 2014
O'Leary and Partners 2012 - 2013
HEELPRINT COMMUNICATIONS 2011 - 2012
MCforNC 2011 - 2011
Carolina Challenge 2011 - 2011
Aveda Institute Chapel Hill 2011 - 2011
Campus Apartments 2010 - 2011
Skills
Social Media, Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Facebook, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, AP Style, AMA style, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, HTML 5, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn Ads, Campaign Management, Client Engagement, FileMaker, Clients & Profits X, Workamajig
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2008 — 2012
B.A.
Northwest Guilford High School
DDB July 2015 - Present
THE ESCAPE POD March 2014 - June 2015
Ansira November 2012 - January 2014
Ansira April 2012 - November 2012
Ladue News February 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Marketing Communications, Customer Oriented, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Event Planning, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Marketing, Account Management, Advertising, Press Releases, Brand Development, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Facebook, Copywriting
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2006 — 2010
Bachelors Degree of Arts, Communication
Independent 2015 - Present
DDB 2012 - 2014
mcgarrybowen 2011 - 2012
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters 2009 - 2010
Prudential Financial 2008 - 2009
Young & Rubicam 2003 - 2008
Thomson Financial (now Thomson Reuters) 2000 - 2001
Hill & Knowlton 1994 - 2000
Skills
Advertising, Segmentation, Direct Marketing, Strategic Planning, Customer Insight, Marketing Communications, Marketing Research, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Integrated Marketing
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA
University of Michigan
AB
Film Editor/Voiceover July 2015 - Present
Freelance March 2005 - Present
goodpenny July 2013 - July 2015
Cutting Room September 2008 - July 2013
Cut + Run March 2005 - September 2008
Crew Cuts 2002 - 2005
Steel Rose Editorial 2000 - 2002
DDB 1999 - 2000
Skills
Broadcast, HD Video, Color Correction, Post Production, Film, Photoshop, Documentaries, Commercials, Animation, New Media, Motion Graphics, Creative Direction, Advertising, Video Editing, Avid Media Composer, Editing, Voice Over, Avid
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1995 — 1997
Irvington High School 1991 — 1995
DDB October 2007 - Present
Dieste Harmel & Partners August 2003 - November 2007
HeadQuarters Advertising 2002 - 2003
StarMedia 2000 - 2001
Sky Television 1998 - 1999
McCann Erickson 1993 - 1998
Skills
Global Management, Global Strategy, Global Marketing, International Marketing, International Business, New Business Development, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Digital Media, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Consumer Insights, Staff Development, Creative Development, Advertising, FMCG, Segmentation, Hispanic Marketing, Latin American Business, Greater China, Middle East, Creative Direction, Customer Insight, Marketing, Online Marketing, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing, Creative Strategy, Outdoor Advertising, Marketing Research, Start-ups, Brand Architecture, Relationship Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Media Planning, Strategy
Education
University of Miami 1993 — 1994
MBA, Marketing
silentRebel March 2011 - Present
Women In Film Chicago 2009 - Present
Media Blossom July 2007 - March 2011
illuma llc 2007 - June 2010
LimeGreen Entertainment Group 2008 - 2010
Resolution Digital Studios 2009 - 2009
The Pepper Group 2006 - 2007
DDB 2000 - 2005
Illinois Department of Revenue 1998 - 2000
Skills
Video Production, Social Media, Advertising, Public Relations, Television, Film Production, Directing, Film, Content Strategy, Editing, Broadcast, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Producing, Video, Digital Media, Documentaries, Commercials
Education
Marian Central HS
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, English with a concentration in creative writing and a minor in spanish
Leo Burnett USA 2007 - Present
Cramer-Krasselt 2005 - 2006
Cliff Freeman & Partners 2004 - 2005
DDB 2003 - 2004
Hadrian's Wall 2003 - 2003
Sony Pictures Entertainment 1997 - 2001
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Digital Strategy, Copywriting, Outdoor Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Digital Media, Concept Development, Marketing, Inspiration
Education
The Second City Writing Program 2007 — 2009
Comedy Sketch Writing
Miami Adschool 2001 — 2003
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
National Cattlemen's Beef Association May 2008 - Present
National Cattlemen's Beef Association July 2006 - May 2008
Pelegrin Gray Research December 2001 - July 2006
Qwest Communications November 1999 - December 2001
Mattel Toys September 1994 - November 1999
PacifiCare Health Systems January 1993 - September 1994
DDB February 1990 - January 1993
Skills
Reputation Management, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Press Releases, Digital Media, Research, Crisis Communications, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Management, Customer Insight, Internal Communications, Marketing, Market Research, Brand Management, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1985 — 1990
B.S., Journalism
University of London, England 1987 — 1988
Study Abroad, Junior Year
Sauðárkrókur, Iceland 1984 — 1985
Senior year, high school
The Baltimore Sun February 2003 - Present
Crosby Marketing June 2001 - November 2002
Weber Shandwick October 1994 - January 2000
DDB March 1985 - January 1994
Education
University of Maryland College Park
B.A., English Literature
Uppercase Branding August 2013 - Present
Revo Brand Group April 2013 - August 2013
Advantage Sales & Marketing 2009 - March 2013
DPMS 2008 - 2009
Schawk/Dr Pepper Snapple Group 2006 - 2007
UL Marketing 2002 - 2006
DDB 2000 - 2002
UL Marketing 1997 - 2000
BBDO 1985 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Brand Management, Strategy, Customer Insight, Advertising, Brand Development, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
DDB June 2014 - Present
O'Keefe Reinhard & Paul August 2013 - June 2014
Draftfcb December 2002 - August 2013
Draftfcb 2009 - 2011
Draftfcb 2008 - 2009
Draftfcb 2006 - 2008
Draftfcb 2005 - 2006
Draftfcb 2003 - 2005
Mercer Human Resource Consulting May 2002 - December 2003
SCA Consulting 2000 - 2003
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Strategy, CRM, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, New Business Development, Business Development, Direct Marketing, Digital Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Management, Marketing, Leadership, Project Management
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1996 — 2000
BS, English Writing
Marian Catholic High School 1992 — 1996
DDB Worldwide Creative DirectorDDB Chicago1985 - Present
DDB 1985 - 2008
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1970 — 1976
Freelance March 2013 - Present
DDB April 2007 - March 2013
Euro RSCG April 2004 - March 2007
The Richards Group June 2002 - October 2003
Arnold Worldwide January 2000 - April 2002
BBDO 1999 - 1999
Skills
Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Outdoor Advertising, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Concept Development, Direct Mail, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Digital Marketing, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Newsletters, Creative Writing
Education
Portfolio Center 1997 — 1999
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1991 — 1995
BA
Activision March 2014 - Present
Activision June 2012 - February 2014
Deutsch November 2010 - May 2012
DDB May 2008 - October 2010
DDB July 2007 - May 2008
MindShare June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Budgets, Advertising, Creative Direction, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Creative Strategy, Digital Marketing, Account Management, Brand Development, Entertainment, Facebook, Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising
NYC & Company March 2008 - Present
Connick Productions, Inc. January 2007 - January 2008
Tomer Collection, LLC November 2006 - January 2008
Margeotes Fertitta Powell October 2005 - November 2006
The Luxury Television Network May 2003 - October 2005
Lowe Worldwide June 1999 - March 2003
DDB July 1989 - May 1999
The Berline Group April 1987 - July 1989
Radner & Radner, P.C. June 1983 - March 1987
Skills
Fashion, Retail, Hospitality, Non-profits, Promotions, Event Planning, Art/Design, Tourism, Luxury, Apparel, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Creative Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Advertising
Education
Wayne State University Law School 1980 — 1983
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Michigan 1976 — 1979
BA with Distinction, History, English
Rental Management Guys January 2015 - Present
La Tulipe, LLC 2004 - Present
DDB 2002 - 2004
Cramer Krasselt 2001 - 2002
Fallon 1999 - 2001
Northwest Airlines 1997 - 1999
Skills
Advertising, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Brand Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1998
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism and Mass Communications - Bachelor of Arts, 3.7
DDB 2002 - Present
Rapp Collins Worldwide Chicago May 1993 - June 2001
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1975 — 1977
BS, Advertising
Freelance Art Director 2006 - Present
Leo Burnett November 2013 - Present
Energy BBDO 2003 - 2006
Hill Holliday Advertising 2002 - 2003
Arnold Worldwide 2000 - 2002
DDB 1999 - 2000
Crispin Porter + Bogusky 1998 - 1998
Skills
Print, TV, Package Design, POS, Digital, Logo Design, OOH, New Business Pitches, Advertising, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Packaging, Television, Interactive Advertising, Art, Creative Direction, Interactive Marketing
Education
VCU Brandcenter
Master of Science, Art Direction
University of Miami
Bachelor, Science Communication; Advertising & Graphic Design
Freelance 2011 - Present
180 Amsterdam June 2007 - September 2010
Deutsch October 2006 - April 2007
Grey June 2005 - October 2006
DDB September 2003 - April 2005
Draftfcb July 1999 - September 2003
Foote, Cone & Belding July 1996 - July 1999
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1992 — 1996
DDB August 2014 - Present
Cavalry September 2013 - August 2014
Apple Inc June 2009 - September 2013
Platform One Entertainment September 2008 - April 2009
WPGU Radio Station July 2007 - July 2008
Covert PR January 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Copywriting, Campaign Concepting, Music, Photography, Training, Research, Film, OS X, Mac, iLife, Social Media, Social Networking, iWork, Facebook, Creative Writing, iPod, Advertising, iPhone, Mac OS, iPad, iOS, Blogging, Multimedia
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2012 — 2013
Copywriting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2004 — 2008
BS Media Studies, Cinema Studies
University of Westminster 2007 — 2007
Randstad April 2015 - Present
CPS Professional Services October 2013 - March 2015
CPS March 2009 - October 2013
BB&T September 2006 - December 2009
GEICO 2006 - 2007
DDB 2005 - 2006
The University Speaking Center August 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Public Speaking, Recruiting, Outlook, PowerPoint, Training, Leadership, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Program Management, Team Building, Networking, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Editing, Interviews, Government, Sales, Community Outreach, Social Media, Customer Service, Event Management, Administration, Data Entry, Teaching, Administrative...
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Theatre
Follett School Solutions August 2015 - Present
Atlas Financial Holdings, Inc. December 2013 - January 2015
Lending Solutions Incorporated June 2012 - March 2013
Aceyus December 2011 - June 2012
MarketSense August 2009 - September 2009
Baha'i National Center July 2008 - May 2009
Mediatec March 2008 - June 2008
DDB September 2007 - November 2007
Tutor Earth LLC November 2006 - November 2007
Terra Industries August 2006 - December 2006
Skills
JavaScript, MySQL, SQL, Unix, XML, CSS
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Geology
DigitasLBi August 2015 - Present
Chicago Portfolio School October 2012 - Present
Cavalry July 2014 - July 2015
Leo Burnett May 2012 - June 2014
Arc Worldwide March 2011 - June 2012
Arc Worldwide July 2009 - February 2011
DDB June 2009 - July 2009
Lapiz January 2009 - April 2009
Skills
InDesign, Illustrator, Integrated Marketing, Graphic Design
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2008 — 2008
Advertising
University of Nevada-Reno 2003 — 2007
Bachelor, Advertising
Freelance Consultant: Marketing/Menu Branding in Global Restaurant Industry July 2009 - Present
Independent Consultant 1997 - 2009
McDonald's Corporation March 2002 - May 2007
McDonald's January 2000 - March 2002
McDonald's August 1998 - December 1999
BBDO 1984 - 1994
BBDO West 1984 - 1994
BBDO 1984 - 1994
DDB 1976 - 1978
The Leo Burnett Company 1973 - 1975
Skills
Sponsorship, Brand Architecture, Strategic Planning, Restaurants, Employee Training, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Food Service, Advertising, Online Marketing, Marketing Communications, Strategic Communications, Market Planning, Product Development, Marketing, Brand Management, Crisis Communications, Social Media Marketing, Franchising, Event Planning, Online Advertising, Brand Development, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Consumer Behaviour, Creative Direction, Market Research, Management, Media Relations, Customer Insight, Food, Team Building, Leadership, Team Leadership, Email Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Research, Corporate Communications, Consumer Insight, Digital Strategy, Internal Communications, FMCG, Retail, Relationship Marketing, Creative Strategy, Direct Marketing, Income Statement, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Management, Media Planning
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1971 — 1972
MBA, Marketing
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1967 — 1971
BBA, General Business/Marketing/Design
Woodruff Sweitzer May 2012 - Present
DDB November 2010 - July 2012
SPM Marketing and Communications 2009 - November 2010
NeuStep 2008 - 2009
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Art Direction, Copywriting, Creative Strategy, Advertising, Creative Direction, Interactive Advertising, InDesign, Integrated Marketing, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Logo Design, Digital Strategy, Outdoor Advertising, Concept Development, Typography, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Direct Mail, Photoshop, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Brand Development, Television
Education
Chicago Portfolio School 2008 — 2009
Art Director, Art Direction
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Journalism, Advertising
Community Volunteer 2004 - Present
DDB 2000 - 2004
DDB Chicago/DDB Needham/Needham Harper & Steers September 1976 - May 2000
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Customer Insight, Marketing Communications, Market Research, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Strategy, Creative Direction, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Digital Strategy, Strategic Communications, Brand Development, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1964 — 1968
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
ConAgra Foods 2008 - Present
Leo Burnett 1998 - 2008
DDB 1995 - 1998
Leo Burnett 1988 - 1995
J. Walter Thompson 1986 - 1988
Fortis & Fortis 1984 - 1986
Multi-Ad Services 1983 - 1984
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Brand Equity, Copywriting, Creative Direction, Creative Problem Solving, Creative Writer, Agency Relationship..., Managing Agency..., Agency Coordination, Agency Agreements
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1983
BS, Advertising
Naperville Central High School 1975 — 1979
Alfredson Inc April 2008 - Present
DDB January 1983 - April 2008
JWT Chicago January 1981 - March 1983
Ketchum Pittsburgh August 1980 - December 1981
NW Ayer Chicago January 1978 - July 1980
Skills
Graphic Design, Broadcast Television, Broadcast Radio, Brand Awareness, Product Development, Package Design, Integrated Marketing, Corporate Identity, Web Design, Global Marketing, Brand Simplification, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Creative Production, Advertising Management, Packaging, Concept Development, Advertising, Direct Mail, Direct Marketing, Pre-press, Image Manipulation, Radio Broadcasting, Art Direction, InDesign, Corporate Branding, Television, Typography, Brand Development, User Experience, Interactive Advertising, Outdoor Advertising, Motion Graphics, Creative Industries, Brand Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital Media, Visual Communication, Interaction Design, Layout, Logo Design, Branding & Identity, Graphics, Interactive Marketing, Collateral, Brand Architecture, Catalogs
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Visual Communication, Graduated with honors. Dean's List all four years
J. Walter Thompson February 2015 - Present
DDB June 2014 - February 2015
DDB October 2010 - February 2015
DDB September 2008 - October 2010
DDB June 2005 - August 2008
DDB August 2004 - June 2005
Lowe and Partners March 2003 - August 2004
Lowe and Partners February 2001 - March 2003
Skills
Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Creative Strategy, Digital Media, Interactive Advertising, Online Advertising, Advertising, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Michigan 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree