Jeff is a creative thinker with a focus on combining smart messages with strong design to create impactful campaigns. He's created and produced a diverse range of work, such as ad campaigns, documentary films, and brand identity designs. He has done so for a range of clients — from professional athletes to non-profit organizations to Fortune 500 companies. What’s more, Jeff’s work has been recognized at the industry’s top award shows, including the Cannes Lions, Clio Awards, American Advertising Awards, Communication Arts, London International Awards, and Webby Awards, among others.
Originally from Washington, DC, Jeff became well-versed in the world of advertising at Miami Ad School. From there, he excelled as an Art Director for several leading advertising agencies, adding to his skills that include strong conceptual thinking, unconventional advertising, branding and identity development, logo design, print design, website design, package design, and illustration. Now, Jeff is back in DC, and working at Wunderman Thompson.
ACCOLADES
Cannes Lion
Cannes Lion Shortlist
Clio
Sigi Award
National Addys
District 2 Addys
Local Addys
Communication Arts
London International Award
W3 Awards
Webby Award
MM&M Award Finalist
Future Lions Short List
One Show Merit - Student
EXPERIENCE
Wunderman Thompson | Associate Creative Director – Washington, D.C. (2011 - Present)
Implemented conceptual thinking to create effective and award-winning integrated campaigns across digital, offline, and unconventional platforms.
Clients: Ad Council, Transitions, PhRMA, Windstream, Tysabri, Pfizer, Cetaphil
Clarity Sports Intl. | Chief Branding Officer – Washington, D.C. (2014 - Present)
Worked closely with professional athletes to develop their personal brand identities. Designed and refreshed all promotional materials for Clarity Sports International, including recruitment resources.
Clients: Colin Kaepernick, DeForest Buckner, Devin Smith, Bishop Sankey, Trace McSorley, Nate Sudfeld, Jalin Marshall
Freelance | Art Director – New York, N.Y. | Washington, D.C. (2009 - 2011)
Agencies: Johannes Leonardo, Soulcycle, DC Ad Club
Developed pitch materials, promotional web videos, branding executions, and design assets for new business proposals.
Clients: Vodafone, Soulcycle, Ad Week DC
Internship | Art Director – Boulder, C.O. | London, U.K. | San Francisco C.A.
Washington, D.C. (2006 - 2008)
Agencies: Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Saatchi & Saatchi, Publicis & Hal Riney, Beveridge Seay
Concepted ideas and executed designs for a broad range of clients, across all forms of media.
Clients: Vlasic, U.S. Cellular, Blue Cross of CA, Guinness, Toyota Prius, Exxon Mobile
EDUCATION
Miami Ad School | Art Direction – 2006 - 2008
Boston University (CDIA) | Graphic / Web Design Program – 2010
Hofstra University | B.A. in Creative Studies – 2001 - 2005
Corcoran School of Art + Design | Studio Art & Design Program – 2001