Resume

I’m an adaptable and driven art director with a BFA from (SCAD) Savannah College of Art and Design with further training at Miami Ad School and School of Visual Arts. Following four years leading nationally and internationally for environmental and humanitarian causes, I pursued my passion for art direction, design and advertising. I believe in creative and innovative ideas that shape and change the status quo and shif ts cultural perspectives.

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"I have known Brian for 3 years as a student in my advertising courses: Understanding Client Objectives, Business Practices, Art Direction of Photography, and Advertising Self-promotion. I have always enjoyed having him in my classes because he is an eager learner who makes the most of every opportunity, and one who welcomes guidance from instructors. Brian is also a true team player who cooperates and contributes fully on group projects and collaborative assignments. I know that in advertising his positive attitude and desire to contribute will be welcome. Finally, I want to note that Brian is a very mature and likeable young man who gets along well with everyone, and who seems to be at home in any environment." - Stephen Hall (former: VP/CD Saatchi & Saatchi, currently: Professor at SCAD)

Education

School of Visual Arts / CE / Advertising - Art Direction
Miami Ad School / Advertising - Art Direction
Savannah College of Art & Design / BFA / Advertising - Art Direction

Experience

• Sr. Art Director / Havas / New York, NY / 2023-2024

Shortly after Havas Health and You won GSK’s ViiV portfolio brands indicated for treating patients with HIV, I joined a nimble, dynamic creative team. I spent the better part of the year working across the digital and promotional accounts, setting the tone for brand creative within multiple channels

• Creatively responsible for the successful design, build and launch of CABENUVA’s new website and proceeding updates. Visit here

• Lead on design explorations and art directed for all new print materials, ensuring quality execution, production and delivery

• Pushed the direction for all things digital from e-details, banners, crm, social and direction of branded video spots.

• Participated in pitches and new business

• Art Director / Freelance / 2022

INVNT - HEVE studio | New York, NY

Hook | Charleston, SC

• Jr. Art Director / Publicis Groupe / New York, NY / 2021-2022

Part of cross-functional teams working on Audi and Verizon at Publicis Groupe’s digital agency FKA / Rauxa. My responsibilities included owning fast paced campaigns from start to finish, executing concepts for digital, print and social media released across the US market.

• Ideated a new direction for the digital motion spots during the Audi seasonal holiday campaign gaining client approval for the first time to incorporate Audi red as a statement color

• Collaborated with senior creatives to push more cultural defining representation within Verizon’s creative 

• Maintain and enhanced brand consistency across multiple lines of business to exceed client objectives

• Partnered with and managed production teams to ensure high quality deliverables that meet industry standards

• Assist with onboarding and mentoring talent under supervision of creative directors

• Work closely with account teams and strategy to elevate messaging and expand the agency’s scope of business

• A consistent reliable resource for senior creatives, taking lead or supporting roles and jumping in when needed

• Jr. Art Director / FCB Global / New York, NY / 2020

Part of a cross-functional team of 40 people at Area 23, an FCB Global health and wellness advertising agency, to conceptualize and execute a creative campaign for a global and US launch of a breast cancer treatment under Eli Lilly.

• Worked collaboratively with creative, production and account partners to ensure successful generation and execution of creative and strategic concepts from idea to design through to the finished product. 

• Ideated one of Area 23’s first innovative doctor and patient product design tactics to go to market with support from senior leadership on finer details.  

• Elevated creative and strategy to meet client objectives through effective work across multiple channels including print, digital, presentations and events. 

• Partnered with the talent team to organize and host a remote global portfolio review for students and recent graduates.

• Community Leader / Fishbowl / New York, NY / 2020–Present

Fishbowl is a platform for professionals to have honest career conversations. As a community leader, I work to push the advertising industry forward through productive conversations. I moderate and facilitate engagements for both the Junior Creatives and NYC Advertising communities. 

• Facilitated the first face-to-face virtual portfolio review for the graduating class of 2020.

• Host networking events in Manhattan and virtually featuring industry professionals and guest speakers.

Non-Profit Experience

• Co-Founder; Project Manager and Designer / Bogarden Community Garden / Charleston, SC

A recipient of the Charleston County Community Prize Award, this community garden located in the heart of the city provided a safe place for a diverse low-income community to come together through growing food and friendships.

• Web design and update of content and copy for community interaction.

• Brand management and media outreach.

• Lead photographer using content for publishing.

• Managed 10 people for on-site work days.

• Coordinated collaborations with over 30 individuals and businesses leading to greater community involvement.

• Creative, Project Manager / CofC Alliance for Planet Earth / Charleston, SC

College of Charleston’s environmental organization promoting awareness and action of social and environmental issues relevant to the campus, local and state-wide community. 

• Lead designer across multiple mediums– traditional, social, email and out-of-home. 

• Oversight of weekly community engagements. 

• Co-founded and branded a start-up bike share program.

• Coordinated collaborations with over 30 individuals and businesses, leading to greater community involvement. 

• Expanded campus recycling awareness through an annual event called The Trashaudit. 

• Creative, Project Manager / Christians Womens Works of Charity / Ongata Rongai, Kenya

Paved way for a brighter future in Kenya’s second largest slum, by rebuilding a school providing a valuable educational environment for hundreds of vulnerable and AIDS orphans. Continued by founding a sustainable farm initiative. 

• Created a brand identity event fundraisers in Charleston, SC.

• Designed content for out-of-home and social. 

• Coordinated with MTVU to receive air time for our initiative.

• Effectively hosted public events, raising upwards of $15,000.

• Additional Experience Available Upon Request