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As a Freelance Creative / Art Director I:· Created and produced multiple award-winning, innovative advertising campaigns that successfully generated increased brand awareness and sales.· Utilized industry-standard software to design layouts and create storyboards for visual presentations.· Directed and styled highly technical 3D animations.· Successfully worked from multiple countries without issue.· Elevated thinking and output of small, challenger brands to compete effectively.· Embraced emerging tech like A.I. (ChatGPT, Midjourney, Dall-e etc.) to stay competitive.· Conceived, landed and executed the highest ROI campaign of my career.· Acted in my first TV commercial since I was a child.Clients: 3M, 4 Bells, Black [Walmart], Boston Scientific, Curb Crowser [General Mills], Exxon, Gaardhouse [FOX Movie Channel], Great Clips, Humdinger and Sons [Arlo, Netgear, Meural], IBM, Lacek Group [Starwood Hotels], Little & Co [Bremer] Lifetime Fitness, LinkUp, Magic Straws, Medtronic, Mercedes Benz, Modern Climate [Mosaic], Phillips 66, Tennant, Wusthof.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

The TROPE troupe are an elite guild of multi-faceted media artists, strategist and advertisers making sure your Film/TV/Game gets the attention it deserves. Our team takes shape depending on the project needs - but most importantly it is collective. We share responsibility, profits and ambition.As the founder & CCO I've: · Landed distribution deals for a miraculous 100% of my clients. · Devised and executed unique, attractive artwork for a wide range of film genres. · Art directed, set designed, and costume designed for multiple indie-films. · Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs. · Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time. · Brought big agency thinking and planning to a small, free-for-all market.

Minneapolis, Minnesota, Us

As the lone Creative Director I: · Lead the Creative Department to a 430% increase in revenue. · Turned formerly pro-bono clients into paying clients. · Won multiple pitches vs much larger agencies. · Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends. · Added challenger brands and boosted morale. · Diversified agency portfolio.· Developed strategic communication and marketing plans. · Authored creative briefs and timeline to manage creative process from concept to completion. · Directed and supervised team of designers to create award-winning visual media campaigns. · Developed style guides to promote consistent branding across long-term projects. Clients: MN Lynx, Medtronic, Baxter, Enki Brewing.

Everything Talks.That’s what our founder, Ray Mithun, boldly proclaimed 80 years ago. By that he meant that every component of communications should work together seamlessly — like cogwheels. It was a visionary pronouncement in 1933. All these years later, it’s truer than ever.As Associate Creative Director I: · United disparate, multi-disciplinary, creative teams from myriad agencies. · Ushered formerly traditional clients into the digital & social age. · Educated teams on how to give killer presentations. · Single-handedly ran the Popeye's Brand for a time. · Initiated ground-breaking brand collaborations. · Pioneered influencer marketing for the agency. · Negotiated the dismissal of racist brand mascots. · Designed innovative creative strategies to raise brand awareness and engagement for organization. · Wrote creative briefs and coached copywriters to develop compelling content. Clients: Bisquick, Cheerios, Key Bank, Popeye's Chicken, Purina.

Chicago, Il, Us

Founded in 1982, VSA’s work across brand, communications and marketing has produced results for some of the world’s most respected, forward-thinking businesses, including IBM, GE, Harley-Davidson and Nike. As a Senior Designer I: · Conceived and matured elaborate, international brand standards for major brands. (Cargill) · Devised new logos for iconic companies. (Mack truck) · Incorporated design changes based on feedback from diverse, international teams. · Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach. · Applied brand standards to new media. Clients: Cargill, Mack Truck, Target...

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Olson is a non-traditional agency dedicated to building brand communities through innovative methods. Holistic by design, Olson provides public relations, brand strategy, advertising, design, interactive, social engagement, mobile, media, 1:1 loyalty marketing and analytics for the world’s most respected brands. They also never throw a small party.As an Art Director I: · Participated in a freakishly successful era of pitches on the new business team. · Increased artistic credibility of the agency by showing mastery of artisanal techniques like screen printing. · Guided teams of illustrators and animators to produce excellent work within absurd time and budget constraints. · Improved the trajectory of the Studio Art department through mentorship and cooperative relationships. · Achieved wins in multiple award shows. · Spearheaded innovative animation projects. · Wrote and Directed multiple TV commercials. · Embraced my role as a leader of agency culture. · Significantly boosted the careers of Jr. Designers by empowering them with ownership of their projects. · Served as liaison between the creative departments of newly acquired businesses. · Inspired my peers by initiating AIGA Design Camp participation. · Procured long overdue raises for the artists in the Creative Department. · Raised the standards of video Post-Production knowledge for the Creative Department. Clients: Best Buy, Capital One, Country Inns & Suites, Ecolab, Fifth Third Bank, Izze, Masco [KraftMaid, Merillat & Quality Cabinets] MN Lottery, Kidrobot, Naked Fruit Juice, University of Minnesota, USBank.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

While I was there Pixel Farm Digital doubled in size as we ventured into new waters. One of my specific goals while there & in our industry in general, is to bridge the gap between interactive & broadcast as a pioneer of new media convergence by using 3D, Flash, Video, & other high production values to deliver an immersive interactive experience.As an Interactive Designer & Animator I: · Bridged the gap between interactive and broadcast departments through deep technological knowledge. · Forged the first Art Director role in the agency. · Contributed to my first Super Bowl commercial. · Oversaw production of multiple TV pilot episodes. · Closed deals with new clients, despite my Jr. position. · Co-Founded a new department that specializes in advertising for entertainment (Film, Television.) · Oversaw multiple edits, color correction and special-effect heavy productions. Clients: Best Buy, G.M.A.C., Land O’ Lakes, Medtronic, Slumberland, USBank.