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about

I consider myself pretty lucky.  I get to come up with creative ideas and tell interesting stories that solve business problems and make brands famous. And most of the time, I even get paid for it.

 

Throughout my career, I've been lucky enough to work with and learn from some of the best creative minds in the business, on some of the most famous brands in the world. Along the way, I've crafted and executed campaigns across every possible medium, changed the hearts and minds of millions, and made amazing things happen for the brands and clients who put their trust in my ideas.

 

I'm lucky, because I still get to do what I love to do.

If I'm truly lucky, I'll get the chance to do it with you. 

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team leadership

I build and lead diverse and multidisciplinary teams to exceed business objectives and client expectations.

strategic insight

I steer the development of insightful creative strategies grounded in data-driven consumer behavior and business goals.

creative development

I collaborate with cross-functional teams to create culturally-impactful and strategic brand engagements that get results.

production excellence

I successfully guide the on-time and on-budget execution of best-in-class productions that generate quality creative content across all mediums.

creative advocate

I champion great ideas and celebrate creativity across all levels of an organization within any business environment.

what i bring to the party

brand experience

creative director  •  founder

jan 2018 to present  -  Manion Creative

executive vp, marketing

apr 2021 to apr 2023  -  Biovision Diagnostics

vp, marketing / business development

apr 2020 to apr 2021  -  Biovision Clinical Solutions

svp, executive creative director

jul 2006 to jan 2018  -  H&L Partners

associate creative director • writer

feb 2004 to jul 2006  -  GSD&M

creative director • writer

apr 1999 to feb 2004 -  Waylon Ad

senior copywriter

oct 1996 to apr 1999  -  DMB&B (D'Arcy)

copywriter

jan 1994 to oct 1996  -  Momentum Worldwide

copywriter

feb 1993 to jan 1994  -  Ross Advertising

work experience

awards

One Show Finalist

Radio Mercury Awards

Boston Hatch Awards

Mobius Awards

AAF National Addys

Mid-America Emmys

CLIO Awards

Telly Awards

St. Louis Addys

 

AAF District 9 Addys

Austin Addy Awards

PRINT Design Annual

HSMAI Adrian Awards

OBIE Awards