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Lilburn, Ga, Us

Longmont, Colorado, United States

Contract CD at a full-service agency with a wide variety of tech oriented clients. Including Prieto Batteries, premier manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, SchoolCafe, a SaaS provider that’s a one-step app for school nutritional programs, Encompass Technologies, a SaaS provider for the alcohol & beverage industry, and others. Work with virtual teammates throughout the country and the world. I'm also doing contract work for View Imaging, Brooklyn, NY, Hybrid Moon, Portland, OR, and Digital Reach Agency, San Francisco. All are outstanding resources I'm proud to be affiliated with.

Atlanta, Ga

Lead creative officer at a full-service advertising agency that worked with numerous divisions of the federal government. Was project manager on several key accounts such as the CDC, FAA, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, the Vermont Air National Guard, and others. Oversaw a talented in-house team of writers, art directors, web designers, animators, graphic designers, broadcast producers, and IT. Very active in new business and the marketing of the agency. Expanded freelance talent pool. Was a major contributor in writing over 88-million-dollars of government proposals within a 6-month period.

Loveland, Co

Worked remotely for numerous ad agencies and corporations throughout the US. Clients included BI Worldwide for Toyota, Kreber Marketing for Global Plasma Solutions, the Rivers Agency for the Chapel Hill, NC, Police Department, and others. Developed omnichannel campaigns, scripts, e-learning courses, and more.

Loveland, Colorado, United States

CD at 30+ person full-service advertising agency specializing in manufacturers and the outdoor lifestyle. Was a senior-level strategist, contributing conceptualizer, the agency's lead writer and broadcast producer, and the lead presenter in creative presentations. Authored a Creative Action Plan for the agency that helped to streamline processes and increase efficiency. Produced the agency's first-ever film and video capabilities reel. Built and managed a national network of freelance creative talent. Mentored staff on emerging digital trends. Initiated continuing education program. Interviewed subject matter experts for videos, blogs, articles, etc. Won numerous national creative awards. Clients included REV Group: a 2.3-billion dollar manufacturer of specialty service vehicles like fire trucks, buses, ambulances, and more. Dutchman: maker of RV brands including Coleman and Aspen Trail, Holcombe Volumetric Cement Mixers, Walker Mowers, Lance Campers, White Label Digital, and others.

Birmingham, Alabama Area

Worked remotely for several clients in the financial, health care, e-commerce and manufacturing categories. Clients included Huebner Integrated Marketing that led to an offer of full-time employment. Also during this time, was invited to deliver a book to a publisher that resulted in an internationally award-winning novel.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

CD at a full-service advertising agency that billed 300-million annually and was largely focused on the automotive industry. Was hired to diversify the client portfolio but worked on the automotive side of the business as needed which included Cadillac, Buick, and GMC. Acquired several new clients during tenure including Fifth Third Bank, Scholarships for Kids, Allstate Insurance, Walmart, Alabama Power, the Nashville Zoo, and others. Grew the non-automotive group from 4 to 24 people. Wrote several award-winning commercials for Allstate featuring the character of "Mayhem," the company's most successful spokesperson. Introduced several new products for Fifth Third Bank. Won other numerous national creative awards. Represented employer for three years as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Alabama. Activated student intern program.

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Founder and principal in one of Nashville's most strategic and creatively-driven full-service advertising agencies. Grew company from 2 to over two dozen employees with a second office in Orlando. Company was named one of Nashville's "Top 10 Ad Agencies" by the Nashville Business Journal. Was the company's chief conceptualizer, senior writer and broadcast producer. Won numerous national creative awards. Was also heavily involved in budgeting, account management and agency operations. Clients included Honda Power Equipment: lawn mowers, portable generators, marine outboard motors, snow blowers, engine sales, and other product lines. Chase Bank, AKG Audio, Austin Peay State University, Gateway Health System, Gatlinburg Tourism, the Nashville Zoo, BancorpSouth, DoctorsCare Quick Care Centers, the Nashville Predators, MCA Nashville, and others. Pro bono clients included the Nashville Chamber Orchestra, Nashville’s Table, Nashville Children's Theatre and the WO School of Music.