Resume
EXPERIENCE
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present 2017
Director, Brand & Creative
UnitedHealth Group, Minneapolis
I help lead brand, creative and strategy development for Government Programs including Medicare Supplement, Medicare Advantage and Individual & Family plans (ACA). Working across all mediums, we reach millions of consumers one member at a time and help them live their best life.
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2017 2015
Creative Director
Providence St. Joseph Health, Portland
Led a talented team of over 30 writers, art directors, designers, content developers and videographers to develop disruptive creative work for organization across 5 brands.
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2015 2014
Creative Director
R2C Group, Portland
Crafted award-winning DRTV campaigns for clients including Consumer Cellular, TaxACT.com, Wayfair.com, Ancestry.com, 23&me, ProFlowers and Freshbooks.
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2014 2010
Partner, Creative Director
CHI&Partners, Houston
Opened new office in Houston to handle largest North American client – Direct Energy.
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2010 2008
Creative Director
Love Advertising, Houston
Led creative department and developed engaging creative that moved product and motivated people. And had fun doing it.
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2008 2006
Creative Director
Jump Co, Saint Louis
Manufactured bold ideas for clients including NASCAR and ADM. Vroooom
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2006 2005
Creative Director
Adamson Advertising, Saint Louis
Learned a lot about retail and worked with some of the smartest, hardest working people I've had the pleasure to partner with. Clients included: Texas Roadhouse, Shoe Carnival, Duke, St. Luke's.
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2005 2003
Creative Director
Cheil Communications, Seoul ROK
Helped build a 'Western' style agency and managed global creative development for Samsung-owned agency.
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2003 2000
Senior Writer
LEVYsheckler, Seattle
Managed creative development for small creative boutique. Clients included Seattle Seahawks, Washington State Tourism, Montrail, Sonosite and Taco Del Mar.
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2000 1998
Associate Creative Director
Publicis, Seattle
Worked alongside some of the most talented people in the industry on T-Mobile, US Marine, Washington State Lottery, Tree Top and PetSmart.
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1998 1994
Senior Writer
Saatchi & Saatchi, LA
From "I love what you do for me" to "everyday" to "moving forward" I was an integral member of the National Creative team that helped redefine Toyota. Other accounts included Yamaha, Jones Soda, Yonnex and Diesel Apparel.
EDUCATION
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1994
San Jose State University
Bachelors of Science - Advertising, RTVF
Graduated in top 10 of my class. Played four years of rugby for school and was Team Co-Captain all 4 years. SAE leadership council.