RESUME
FOUNDER
MADE IN-HOUSE
JUNE 2019 - PRESENT
In an effort to help brands build out their own internal creative and production capabilities, I started my own consultancy. I've helped brands both big and small adopt better structure and process resulting in an improved creative environment and product.
CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER
VAYNER MEDIA
JAN 2016 - JUNE 2019
As the agency’s first CCO, I worked to transition the agency away from a small project model into an AOR offering with several key account wins, org restructures, and improved creative output.
NOTABLE NEW BIZ WINS
PARTNER / EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
EVOLUTION BUREAU
FEB 2013 - SEP 2015
Opened a new office from scratch. Grew it from two to 35 people in just over two years. Fostered an incredibly healthy culture. Won pitches. Made effective work. But most importantly, had a lot of fun.
NOTABLE NEW BIZ WINS
VP / EXECUTIVE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
CRISPIN PORTER + BOGUSKY
MAR 2007 - FEB 2013
Joined the agency as a Copywriter then quickly transitioned up through the ranks. I lead and won many critical new business wins as well as produced award-winning campaigns for a variety of clients.
NOTABLE NEW BIZ WINS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
STRUCK
AUG 2004 - MAR 2007
Helped transform a small design shop into a full-service agency, beginning with competing for and winning the largest account in the state - the Utah Office of Tourism.
NOTABLE NEW BIZ WINS
SENIOR COPYWRITER
BOEDE + PARTNERS
JAN 2003 - AUG 2004
Developed my B2B writing craft, working mainly on tech, healthcare, and financial accounts.
COPYWRITER
RAZOR CREATIVE
APRIL 2001 - JAN 2003
As the agency's sole copywriter, I learned to manage heavy workload and tight timelines. Created several campaigns for mainly local and regional accounts.
JUNIOR COPYWRITER
EURO RSCG DSW PARTNERS (HAVAS)
JULY 1999 - APRIL 2001
My first official job in advertising. Worked hard. Pitched every idea I could. Learned a lot.
MAILROOM GUY
EURO RSCG DSW PARTNERS (HAVAS)
SEP 1998 - JULY 1999
Sorted and delivered mail like a boss.