As a kid I loved commercials. The old Cliff Freeman Little Caesars spots. A Minute Maid spot with inexplicable appearance of Robert Loggia. And a curious cologne ad starring Jack Palance. I would sit there and try to imitate the breathy intonations of the guy I knew as Curly from City Slickers.

Is it weird that I was obsessed with a Jack Palance cologne ad? Yes. Am I proud of this fact? Not really. Am I happy that no matter how odd that obsession may have been that it pushed me into this industry where I get to make things with funny, passionate and incredibly talented people every single day? Yes. Am I sad that I never got to pitch a script with Jack Palance in it? Yes, but with deep fake technology you never know! Will I ever stop asking questions so you can continue browsing my site? Yes.

Work Experience

Freelance // Creative Director/Writer // Worldwide // 2004-Present

Big Communications // Creative Director // Birmingham, AL // 2021 - 2024

Sleek Machine // ACD, Creative Director // Boston, MA // 2015 - 2021

Peter Mayer Advertising // ACD // New Orleans, LA // 2011 - 2015

Hill Holliday // Senior Copywriter // Boston, MA // 2009 - 2011

Peter Mayer Advertising // Copywriter // New Orleans, LA // 2006 - 2009

Awards

One Show Shortlist, Effie Awards, National ADDYs, Telly Awards, DigiDay Video Awards, Hatch, Adweek, Creativity, The Drum, Ads of the World

Teaching Experience

The Ad Club // Boston, MA // Spring 2018
Instructor - Creative Concepts

Miami Ad School // Boston, MA // Summer 2010
Instructor

University of Texas // Austin, TX // August 2003 - May 2005
Internship Coordinator

Education

University of Texas // Austin, TX
M.A. in Advertising, Texas Creative Program

Penn State University // State College, PA
B.A. in Advertising

Brands

Restaurants
Dunkin’ Donuts, Chili’s, Jack’s Family Restaurants, Pizzeria UNO

Sports
Boston Celtics, Major League Baseball, New Orleans Saints, Marucci Sports

CPG
Zatarain’s, Luzianne Iced Tea, Moore’s Marinades

Retail
Wrangler, Kontoor, New Era, Sierra Trading Post

Automotive
Valvoline, International Trucks

Home
Century 21, SimpliSafe, Beautiful by Drew Barrymore

Healthcare
Texas Children’s Hospital, Cullman Regional Medical Center, LSU School of Medicine

Education
Harvard Extension School, Alabama Department of Education

Insurance
Liberty Mutual

Tech
Indeed, WP Engine

Tourism
Audley Travel, World War II Museum

Energy
Alabama Power, Southern Company

Government
Alabama Department of Commerce, Huntsville Madison County Chamber, Boston Police Department