General info
GCD/Copywriter
Dallas, TX
I've spent 35 odd years in the business, some more odd than others. As a working Creative Director, I craft intriguing, strategic messages delivered through engaging concepts that (if all goes well) motivate an audience to take action. As Group CD, I manage a team of creatives and inspire them to create the best work for our clients.
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Experience
Dallas, TX
Oct 2021 - Present
Group Creative Director
The LOOMIS Agency
Group Creative Director supervising one of two agency teams, leading copy/concept development for team accounts and agency new business/social promotion. Ensure strategic alignment of messaging and creative. Hands-on editorial involvement creating rough-cuts in Premier Pro.
Dallas
Jan 2016 - Oct 2021
Creative Director
The LOOMIS Agency
Led copy/concept development for team accounts, contribute to copy/concept for new business development. Ensure strategic alignment of messaging and creative. Manage agency social media content, stream, and promotion.
Dallas, TX
Mar 2013 - Jan 2016
Creative Director
Hadeler Krueger Advertising
Supervised overall creative product for 5-person creative department. Lead copy/concept development. Ensured strategic alignment of messaging and creative. Serve as agency producer on broadcast projects. Manage agency social media stream and promotion.
Dallas, Texas
May 2011 - Mar 2013
Managing Director/Creative
OnMessage
Supervised overall creative product for 8-person creative department. Led copy/concept development. Worked closely with messaging department to ensure strategic alignment of messaging and creative. Wrote, voiced and produced podcast campaigns for a variety of clients. Served as agency producer on video and event projects. Managed agency social media stream and promotion.
Dallas, TX
Sep 2006 - May 2011
Director of Message Development
OnMessage
Head copy and content writer. Developed messaging strategy and positioning alongside account service and led infusion process. Integral in the development of messaging platform and infusion process methodology.
Dallas, TX
Sep 1998 - Sep 2006
Freelance Copywriter
Various
Created concept and copy direct to clients and for agencies including Avrea Foster, Slingshot and OnMessage.
Dallas, TX
Sep 1996 - Jul 1998
Associate Creative Director
Evans Advertising & PR
Dallas, TX
Mar 1995 - Apr 1996
Creative Director
MBRK Advertising & PR
Dallas, TX
Nov 1993 - Mar 1995
Senior Copywriter
MBRK Advertising & PR
Dallas, TX
Jun 1991 - Nov 1993
Copywriter
Publicis/Bloom Agency
Dallas, TX
May 1987 - Jun 1991
Creative Assistant
The Bloom Agency
Education
Fort Collins, CO
Sep 1982 - Dec 1986
Bachelor of Arts
Colorado State University
Awards
Awards
Dallas Ad League ADDY Awards

Telly Awards
Dallas Ad League TOPS

Texas Star Awards

Creativity Magazine

Dallas Society of Visual Communications

Davey Awards (including Best in Show/Commercials, Not-for-Profit)

American Graphic Design Award
 Healthcare Advertising Award
Hermes Awards
Brand Experience
Brand Experience
3M Unitek, ALM First Financial, AmerisourceBergen Specialty Drugs, American Heart Association, Bark Mobile, BC Powder, BETA Land Services, Carolina West Cellular, Centex Homes, Clear Eyes, Cotton Patch Cafe, Daikin HVAC, Dr Pepper, Drees Builders, El Chico, Essilor (Transitions Lenses), First United Bank, Fitness Connection, GENBAND, Golden Chick, Golf's MVP, Grant's Farm/Earth Grains Bread, HealthMart Pharmacy, Highland Homes, Houlihan's Restaurants, March of Dimes, Massage Heights, Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Methodist Health System, Microsoft, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Mr. Gatti's Pizza, Nestle Beverage, Nokia, North Texas Komen, North Texas Food Bank, Novation/Provista, Pargo's American Grill, Raising Canes, RibCrib, RGB Eye Associates, Safety Kleen, Skaggs Alpha Beta/Jewel Osco grocers, Southwestern Bell Cellular, Sun Tan City, The Container Store, Transplace, Trane A/C, TXU Energy, Texas Oncology, TrueBrew Teas, TrueResults, United Methodist Communications, Verizon, VHA, VooDoo BBQ, West End Marketplace, ZuZu Mexican Food
I've spent thirty+ odd years in the business, some more odd than others. As Creative Director, I craft intriguing, strategic messages delivered through engaging concepts that (if all goes well) motivate an audience to take action.
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