SPOILER:
I bear a BEARD BEHIND THat black BANDANA.
I was born and raised in Miami, but I've had the chance to live a few places around the country for different bits of time, doing different bits of things. Aside from work, my life is unevenly divided between myself, my incredible wife, and my two super rad kids. That’s only part of the reason I have more personal projects on hold than I'd like to admit. It's a thing. Creativity, cars, and the ocean constantly steal bit of my time and imagination. I own a small furniture company. I’m the only employee. I’m also half owner of a rare and unique plant company. Reach out for a friends and family discount. I'm an organized hoarder. I hate waste and being wasteful. Anything can become something useful. I have a AA in Marketing and a Bachelors in Advertising, and a Minor in Packaging Science, and I firmly believe in the power of learning something new every day. I love to lead. I love to collaborate. I love being a part of growth and I know how important it is to trust the process and the person.
awards
Over the years I’ve collected all types of Gold, Silver, and Bronze metals, a Grand Prix, a bunch of different color pencils, and a wide array of unique looking statues and figures.
The list includes Addys, ANDYs, Cannes Lions, Clios, D&AD Pencils, FWA Site of the Day(s), LIAs, One Show Pencils, and others.
WHERE i’VE BEEN
david the agency :: 12.21 – present
executive creative director
republica havas :: 10.19 – 12.21
svp / executive creative director
david the agency :: 11.14 – 10.19
group creative director
crispin porter + bogusky :: 9.13 – 11.14
associate creative director
chalk :: 1.11 – 1.14
partner/creator
freelance :: 10.10 – 9.13
senior copywriter/creative director
deutsch la, tbwa\chiat\day, saatchi la, mcgarrybowen, la comunidad, katalyst, webershandwick, zambezi, b-reel, victors&spoils
deutsch la :: 04.07 – 10.10
senior interactive copywriter
crispin porter + bogusky :: 02.06 – 04.07
freelance interactive copywriter
zimmerman advertising :: 06.04 – 01.06
copywriter
HOW I GOT THERE
university of florida :: 00-04
major/advertising :: minor/packaging science
elmira college :: 98-00
major/marketing
mast academy :: 94-98
major/marine related industry