WHO IS THIS GUY?
ACD/Copy
I got into the business because my dad was in the business and we talked about ads, mostly car, all the time growing up. I’ve been lucky enough to solve problems for big brands at great agencies, have gotten a recognition or two for my work, and have met the best people along the way. I think long copy still works, love a day on set, and have a better than average eye for photography and design.
When I’m not increasing shareholder value, which almost never happens, I like coffee, cooking, looking at old cars, taking pictures with interesting light, rollercoasters with my daughter, acting classes, and wish I made it to more plays.
While in Los Angeles I was an early volunteer then contractor for USA Cycling’s Search For Speed program to identify and develop track cycling talent from underserved neighborhoods in LA with the goal of a local cyclist winning a medal in 2028. I provided initial creative support and took part in the talent id sessions in LA schools.
WHERE DID HE WORK AND WHAT DID HE WORK ON?
EXPERIENCE
ACD/Sr. Copy Freelance
Chicago 2023-Current
Meta
Microsoft
ATT
Harley Davidson Helmets
Chicago Board Options Exchange
Children’s Memorial Hospital
The Chelsea Hotel
Motor Trend
Zico Coconut Water
Harley Davidson
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Kara Mann
The Morton Arboretum
Contend, ACD
Los Angeles 2020-2023
Microsoft/Whatsapp/Meta/Oculus
Search for Speed, Outreach Lead + ACD
Los Angeles 2023-2024
Co-lead of a USA Cycling development program sourcing track cycling talent in underserved LA neighborhoods ahead of the LA games.
Supplyframe, Sr. Writer
Los Angeles 2020-2021
Long copy about the supply chain and semiconductors
Ayzenberg, Sr. Copywriter/ACD
Los Angeles 2017-2019
Clients: Microsoft Surface and Windows
Copywriter, Ogilvy & Mather
New York and Los Angeles 2014-2017
IBM, Hive Connected Homes, MolsonCoors, DuPont, Intel, UPS.
EDUCATION
Chicago Portfolio School
Hillsdale College, B.A. English
St. Edmund's Hall, Oxford University
INSPIRATION
Corita Kent, DUNE, cycling, a Ferrari Dino 308 GT4, Techno, Nichols Canyon, Fallon’s work on BMW, Ernest Hemingway.