Thomas Schimoler

Creative Director

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Creative Director
New York, NY

I don't play well alone. In fact, I never have. There's simply much more energy and excitement when I'm surrounded by other like-minded (and no so like-minded) talent and personalities. That's where I thrive - right in the middle of that simmering pot with all the ingredients, stirring up engaging, thought provoking ideas - served up as remarkable memories for those sitting hungry at the table. I've lent my hand in many kitchens, honing my skills within many cultures, along with equally diverse partners along the way. My journey started as a senior art director in San Juan Puerto Rico for a JWT, a stint that lasted a year before jumping to McCann San Juan as an associate creative director, working on Exxon regional and LATAM business amongst all the other brands on the agency's roster. Two years later I'm transferred to McCann New York's International Team (a team of creative directors thrown together to work on Global Coca Cola, Gillette and Goodyear business ) filming and leading creative teams in Latin America and Eastern Europe… yea, good move. Being a bit of a grease monkey, my next post brought me to Coyne Communications as executive creative director, managing brands like, BMW, Land Rover, Rolls Royce, Jaguar and Exxon Mobil on international and national campaigns. From here I took a turn to my roots and joined The Vidal Partnership (one of the most recognized multicultural agencies in the US)…bringing my ecd experience to Nissan, Heineken, Sprint, J&J as well as Kraft Foods.

Specialties (GM & LATAM):
Strategic Creative Focus
Integrated Communications
Development of Branded Content
New Business Development

Other core competencies: Film production. Post-production. Pre-press. Commercial Director. Digital Strategy.

Experience

Greater New York City Area

May 2016 - Present

VP, Director of Brand Engagement

Jude Connally Clothing

Support all aspects of marketing for a women’s apparel company. Oversee and coordinate media spend and asset development for all consumer touch-points. Develop creative strategies and develop multi-channel campaigns to support sales goals supporting a brand that launches 10 new collections a year.

Boston, MA

Feb 2014 - Nov 2015

Creative Director

Cone Communications/Omnicom

Oversee all strategic creative output. Inspire. Deliver. Repeat. Clients include;
Barbour, Ben & Jerry’s, J&J, Keurig, Lindt, Purina, Sprint, Target,

NY/NJ

Oct 2011 - Feb 2014

Executive Creative Director

karyon

Developed total integrated marketing programs and content for City National Bank, Verizon Wireless, Jude Connally, EON, McCann and Willow. New Business development from external and internal clients.

New York, NY

Sep 2004 - Oct 2011

VP, Executive Creative Director

The Vidal Partnership

Developed total integrated marketing programs for US Hispanic Market. Clients;
Nissan North America, Diageo, NFL, The Home Depot, Sprint, Johnson & Johnson, Mastercard, Heineken
New Business development from external and internal clients. Manage ATL, Digital, Direct and Promotional creative teams.
International & National Award recognition.

Morristown, NJ

Sep 1996 - Sep 2004

Executive Creative Director

Coyne Communications

Developed Total Integrated Marketing Programs for National/International markets. Clients include; BMW Group, Land Rover NA, Land Rover UK, Rolls-Royce, Intel, ExxonMobil, AT&T, Chubb Insurance, Omnipoint (T-Mobile), Minolta, Sony, VTech, XM Satellite Radio
National and International Award recognition

New York, NY

Mar 1990 - Sep 1996

VP, Creative Director International Team

McCann WorldGroup

Developed Global/International/National Print &TV Campaigns. Clients include; Coca-Cola, Gillette, General Motors, Goodyear, CCNR/Nestea, J&J/ Advance Care Products, AT&T, Parker & Waterman writing instruments, Unilever(Worldwide Creative Director on Vaseline Brand).
National and International Award recognition

Education

New York, NY

BS Communication Design

Pratt Institute

Awards

Awards/Honors

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