Leslie W. Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

I've worked on HCP and DTC (US & Global) accounts with multiple agencies and organizations, including:• Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness (Publicis Groupe)• Publicis New York (Publicis Groupe)• Area 23 (IPG)• FCB Health (IPG)• FCBCURE (IPG)• IPG Health (Interpublic)• Merkley + Partners (Omnicom)• Patients & Purpose (Omnicom)• Harrison and Star (Omnicom)• Klick Inc.• Glue Advertising NYC• The Bloc• OlioArts • Hospicom• NYUSpecializing in:• Creative direction (art & copy)• Concept development for pitches and new business, etc• Creative strategy • Print design (Adobe CC), with an eye for production• Web design (Figma, XD, Sketch, Zeplin, SquareSpace), with UX and accessibility (ADA compliance) in mind• Illustration (incl. storyboards & concept)• Identity and Branding (logos, brand guidelines, specifically in hand- and custom lettering)• Planning and directing photo, video, and audio shoots• Copywriting for concepts, headlines, taglines, and short-form brand messaging• Leadership, management, collaboration, organization, teaching, learning• HCP and DTC, US and Global accounts, branded and unbranded• 18+ years of healthcare advertising experience• Mildly OCD and wishing to be able to hang these bullets

Savannah, Georgia

design / art direction / illustration / identity & branding / concept / advertising / hand-letteringevent planning / coordination / production / styling / consultation / marketing Design & Advertising-Freelanced with NY-based agencies & clients in multiple cities -Created custom hand-lettered identities & branding solutions for ~100 brands-Co-created national ad campaign: Dymista (art concept), Glue Advertising, NYC, 2014-Design & promotional consultation, Spirits of Savannah book, SAV, Jan-Oct 2014Organizational-Founded Gifted Creative Group, PGH, 2013-Co-founded SAVY wedding, SAV, 2014-Co-founded Productions of Interest (POI), SAV, 2014-Opened Gifted Creative Group studio in Sulfur Studios, SAV, Jan 2015Fashion-Co-producer; Midsummer Night's Sueño fashion show in Forsyth Park, SAV, Aug 29, 2014 -Asst. Stylist; Savannah Fashion Night, Art Rise, SAV, Aug 2014-Asst. Stylist & Art Direction; Civvies photo shoot w. Adriana Iris, SAV, Oct 2014-Asst. Stylist; SCAD MOA Oscar de la Renta VIP reception docents, SCAD, SAV, Feb 2015-PA; Do Savannah shoot w. Adriana Iris. SAV, Apr 2015-Asst. Stylist; ZIA fashion show, Jepson Center, SAV, May 2015Photography -"CITY ZEN" solo photography show, NYC, Feb-Mar 2012-Art-directed photo shoot w. Jayne Wexler, LA, 2012-Art-directed photo shoot w. Paul Aresu, NYC, 2014Presentations-SCAD Illustration Alumni Stories, lecture, panel discussion & portfolio reviews, SAV, Apr 2014-Guest-taught in SCAD Illustration classes (adv, design & software)-SCAD Photography dept presentation & Behance portfolio review, SAV, Oct 2015-SCAD Photogroup presentation, SAV, May 2016Exhibitions-Sulfur Studios, 2015-16 (3 shows)-Casa de Nala, 2016-Production/promotion/curation, 2016 (2 shows)Sponsor of-NAAP-NYU Syria Week-Dogwood Alliance-Sulfur Studios-Savannah Bazaar-Earth Day Savannah-XuluProphet-Pangeaseed-ManifestIndustrieshealthcare / education / beauty / fashion / art / music / restaurants / activism

Pittsburgh

Freelanced in the Pittsburgh area in advertising, design, art direction, concept development, illustration, hand-lettering, branding/identity/logos, and brand strategy.Client industries include:-healthcare & pharmaceuticals-restaurants (food/bev)-beauty -industrial (laundry, roofing, stairs)-events and event spaces-upscale farms

New York, New York

Leslie:• Organized team of ~30 creatives in 15 cities• Built & maintains roster of 100+ clients• Specializes in custom-lettered identity & branding in a wide range of industries • Designed & produced materials for print & digital projects• Mentored 20+ SCAD students and recent graduates (teaching design, advertising, business, and finding them paid work) • Has been asked to speak to students at SCAD multiple times and once at Pratt Institute, plus portfolio reviews/counseling and guest teaching at SCAD-ABOUT USFounded by Leslie Walsh in 2013, Gifted Creative Group is a collaborative, comprised of 30 talented individuals doing what we do best (which is also what we love). We offer logos, illustration, design, advertising, writing, motion graphics, animation, photo, video, hand-lettering, web, social media maintenance, PR, account management, strategy, and more.We're here to guide you through the design and marketing process with ease (and maybe even a little fun), to produce an original and beautiful design, no matter how big or small your project may be. Gifted Creatives are associates, and we think of our clients as partners. When working with us, you have access to reliable, professional, vetted talent in 15 cities—in the country and around the world. Our model is to form project-specific teams to help you create a perfect solution for your brand. We've worked with worldwide agencies, individuals, small businesses, and large institutions—and are available for freelance and project-based work as well as long-term design retainers. Email us at hello@giftedcreative.com to schedule your complimentary 30-minute consultation and join our list of happy clients!giftedcreative.comfb.com/giftedcreativeinstagram.com/giftedcreative

New York, New York

Agent with Illozoo, a global visual communication agency representing some of the finest illustrators, designers, animators and photographers on the planet.Categories• FASHION• CHILDREN'S• REALISM• DESIGN• EDITORIAL• FANTASY• URBAN• HUMOROUS• PORTRAITS• MOTION GRAPHICS & ANIMATIONWe are Illozoo. A creative agency that represents some of the most innovative and inspiring illustrators and animators today. With offices in London, New York, Milan, Santiago and Savannah, we are happy to provide you with excellent solutions for your creative needs. We hope you’ll enjoy the samples in this catalog. To see the full galleries of our 160 artists, visit us at illozoo.com

New York, Ny

WPP(a.k.a. Grey Healthcare Group)Senior Art Director working on all things diabetes: creating ad concepts and design for Novo Nordisk's consumer accounts (NovoLog, Levemir, NovoLog Mix, Victoza). Victoza was awarded "Brand Team of the Year" by MM&M for 2011, and is launching a campaign featuring a celebrity endorsement. Also worked on Bayer Women's Health accounts (my headline/concept "This is my baby," was chosen for a new Bayer birth control national ad campaign: skyla-us.com). My role included everything from strategy to concept and design work, logo development, management and working on new business pitches regularly (including being a part of the "Core Pitch Team" for the Grey Healthcare Group Global Creative Director on a partnership with Y&R, resulting in a big agency/WPP win).• Supervised Art Director on account for MDD (Major Depressive Disorder)• Managed a supplemental team of up to 5 Art Directors for large brand projects• Lead consumer promotion for the Novo Nordisk diabetes portfolio (~1 year)• Created concepts for insulin portfolio, many ghg accounts, new business pitches and launches • Created "This is My Baby" concept/headline for skyla-us.com• Presented campaign concepts and projects to clients and partners • Designed logos for Johnson & Johnson, Bayer, Janssen, and ghg projects • Illustrated 160+ storyboard frames for TV campaign development in 1.5 days for Victoza (Novo Nordisk)• Collaborated with video and audio specialists to develop TV spots • Assisted in several photo shoots, from in-house to campaignghgroup.com

New York, Ny

Omnicom(a.k.a. Cline Davis & Mann, CDM NY)Art Director on a women's health account. Previously working on four other accounts (diabetes/insulin, Crohn's indication biologic, neuromuscular blockade reversal agent, and institutions), responsible for concept to completion on all listed brands, as well as in-house projects and new business pitches. • Developed promotional materials for Pfizer, Novo Nordisk, Abbott, and Merck • Created concepts for new business pitches, launches, and brand strategy • Designed for various mediums, including some digital • Presented ideas and projects to clients and managing partners • Managed projects, including art-directing supplemental team members • Involved in many internal initiatives, including teaching in Creative College, design and promotion for FitFriendy, Wellness Day, & Lunch-n-Learns• Took classes in technology, language, concepting, strategy, improvisation, war games, and more • Member of various employee groups, including the photography club and Toastmasters CDM is the top pharmaceutical advertising agency, repeatedly voted “The Most Admired Agency” and “The Most Feared Agency to Pitch Against” by Medical Advertising News.cdmny.com

New York, Ny

Publicis (Now rolled into Medicus Life Brands)• Managed development of promotional materials for King Pharmaceuticals • Created concepts and branding for Solstice, ConvaTec, and new business pitches • Served as in-house illustrator on multiple accounts • Developed journal ads, brochures, mailers, and other promotional materials • Directed photo and video shoots, voice-over recording and editingpublicis.comhttp://www.mmm-online.com/features/the-top-60-brand-pharm/article/111783/

Jacksonville, Florida Area

• Designed and executed advertisements, layouts, and collateral for print • Cultivated communication and interpersonal skills through direct client interaction • Developed creative campaign concepts and strategies, including copywriting

Jacksonville, Florida Area

(a.k.a. The Robin Shepherd Group / TRSG)• Created identities for clients in the arts, pharmaceuticals, and real estate • Art-directed a major illustration project and illustrated several pieces • Executed advertisements, brochures, and other collateral material • Managed concepting for a wide range of clients • Mentored and taught Adobe software to internshepherdagency.com

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