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Named top agency in Ohio by ADWEEK, Northlich has created award-winning work for over 60 years. My job was to continue that tradition of excellence while continually transforming the agency to meet the needs of a changing marketplace and business demands.

GSW Worldwide, part of inVentiv Health, is the world’s largest and most award-winning healthcare communications agency. GSW represents more than 200 health and wellness brands, supported through 31 connected offices in over 40 countries.While at GSW, I had the opportunity to work with a variety of global businesses including launching a billion dollar Multiple Sclerosis treatment with Biogen and introducing several new diabetes therapies with Eli Lilly. As general manager, I expanded my leadership experience—managing the complexities of a fast-growing agency including our global expansion efforts.

McCann is a company built on the power of truth to transform brands and businesses. “Truth Well Told” has been a mantra for the agency since 1912 and continues to be a catalyst for driving authentic and powerful ideas that have built some of the world’s most popular brands.At McCann, I led the Wendy’s account, splitting my time between New York and Dublin, OH each week. I learned a great deal about managing large teams and the significant requirements of running a franchise business. I was awarded the MBA—Dave Thomas’ “Mop, Bucket & Attitude” award—as recognition for my contributions and deep understanding of their tight margin, high volume business.

Martin Williams is a mid-size full service ad agency that seeks to invite and inspire participation between brands and people. This brand activism drives ideas. In simple ways. In deep ways. At Martin | Williams, I began to direct larger teams and significantly sharpened my business acumen as I worked to help Lincoln Financial Group grow nationally, as well as help Donato’s Pizza open four new markets.

Pat Fallon has always prided the agency on driving value for clients based on out-smarting the competition versus out-spending them. This approach has won Fallon top creative and planning accolades for years. I was fortunate to work with exceptionally talented account planners and creatives at Fallon, where I sharpened my strategic skills on accounts like United Airlines, Ameritech, Sports Illustrated and Navistar International.

In addition to being known for its iconic character brands, Burnett created the industry leading training program for new employees. LBU continues to train on the art and science of advertising. That training prepared me well for the significant challenges of planning and buying media for McDonald’s and Miller Lite. Burnett also gave me the opportunity to work in Milan, Italy for nearly a year where I served in a hybrid roll of media and account service, which later influenced me to change my career path.