Position:
Creative Director at BrainGrenades
Industry:
Marketing and Advertising
Work:
BrainGrenades
since 2008
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Creative Director
PowerPact
2007 - 2008
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Executive Creative Director
Integer/TBWA
1999 - 2007
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Creative Director
The Integer Group
1997 - 1999
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Sr. Art Director
Kahler and Co.
1995 - 1997
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Art Director
Corporate 3 Design
1993 - 1995
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Designer
epson hillmer graphics
1992 - 1993
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Designer
Bill Ramsey Associates
1992 - 1993
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Art Director
Sterling Communications
1989 - 1990
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Art Director
Education:
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1984 - 1988
BA, Arts and Sciences
Brownell-Talbot High School 1980 - 1984
Rockbrook
Skills:
Creative Direction, Creative Strategy, Creative Solutions, Creative Writing, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Web Design, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, High-end Retouching, Advertising, Retail Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Relationship Marketing, CPG Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Cause Marketing, Promotions, Trade Promotions, Sales Promotion, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Digital Marketing, Direct Response, Interactive Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Outdoor Advertising, Internal & External Communications, Corporate Identity, Brainstorm Facilitation, Creative Briefs, Point of Purchase, Brand Architecture, Branding & Identity, Brand Loyalty, Corporate Branding, Brand Management, Client Liaison, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Management, Team-oriented, 360 Feedback, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Alcoholic Beverages, Food & Beverage, Print Management, Publishing, Concept Development
Interests:
Family time, collecting toys and old advertising, photography and every once in a while, trying to get an old '55 International Harvestor to run (but I have no idea what I'm doing under the hood).
Honor & Awards:
The Coveted Grand “i” – Integer Group’s internal award for excellence in marketing ideas and execution with real world results.
Addy Nationals: 2007(Silver), Addy District Regionals: 2007(2 Gold), Addy Denver: 2007(2 Gold, 2 silver), 2000(Gold Halo)
Art Director's Club OF Denver: 2007 (2 Gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze, 2 merits), 2006 (Judges Choice, 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze), 2005 (Silver & Bronze)
WebAwards: 2007(Keystone Light Hot 4 Hoopties Game & Keystone Light Brand Website) 2006(HP-Power to Inspire Website & Keystone Light Online Game - Ptoooie)
Tellys: 2007 (2 Silver Tellys)
POPAI OMA: 2004 (Silver), 2003 (Bronze), 2002 (Silver & Bronze),
US AD Review: 2005 & 2006
Fat “I” Award 2002 – Integer Group’s internal award best work
Omaha Federation of Advertising: 1995
AIGA ”The Show“: 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995
Gallery of Superb Printing: 1992, 1994, 1995