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Bouncing Back With Ramona R.: freelance Creative Director
20 Oct 2022
00:20:56
On Episode 152 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ramona R. who is currently a freelance Creative Director. This is also my 110th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Ramona is a Creative Director who loves to be on the cutting edge of design by staying up to date on programs, trends, tech, fashion, and art. She enjoys wearing many hats and has experience in experiential, TV, set design, spacial advertising, UX, VR, social media, strategy, and more.
While she’s open to freelance, Ramona is ultimately looking for a full-time role where she can work with a team, build relationships, and create the best work possible.
Not only does Ramona love pitching new work to clients, but she prides herself on having a proven track record of winning new business.
If you’re looking for an authentic creative who can immediately impact your agency, you won't regret reaching out.
Bouncing Back With Dennis Shamblin: Creative Director/Art Director
01 Sep 2022
00:20:19
On Episode 151 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Dennis Shamblin who was most recently a Creative Director/Art director at Altium inc. This is also my 109th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Dennis always wanted to be a journalist, but after moving to California and starting a skateboard business, his plans quickly changed.
After starting two more clothing companies, Dennis realized that he was really passionate about the design and marketing work he was doing, which ultimately lead to his career pivot into advertising.
Dennis considers himself a Swiss Army knife who loves to wear multiple hats. He enjoys being in leadership roles, tackling Ideas from new perspectives, and is very emphatic.
If you’re looking for someone with 15+ years of experience and tons of enthusiasm to get the job done, Dennis is your guy. You won't regret reaching out. shamblincreative.com
Bouncing Back With Abby Van Prooyen: Graphic Designer
02 May 2022
00:28:43
On Episode 142 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Abby Van Prooyen who was most recently a freelance Graphic Designer at the Jane Smith agency. This is also my 100th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Abby was born and raised in Indiana, but after attending Chicago Portfolio School decided to move out to LA for her first design job. She thrives when she is overwhelmed, is always looking to learn, and is focused on finding the right people who can help with her career development.
She loves branding, but also specializes in art direction, packaging, and web design. She’s got a great eye for detail, and is constantly teaching herself new programs through YouTube tutorials.
She can get along with anyone, loves collaborating, and has a slightly weird obsession with orangoutangs.
If you’re looking for someone who is infatuated with design, every dog she meets, and pickle juice, you better reach out to Abby ASAP. abbyvanprooyen.com
Bouncing Back With Keshawn Hughes: NeuroCoach & Project Manager
18 Oct 2020
00:28:02
On episode 50 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Keshawn Ridgel Hughes, M.S. who is a Neuro Coach & was most recently a Project Manager at Cherwell Software. This was also my 24th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
As you’ll be able to see in our interview Keshawn’s personality is good enough reason to reach out to her. Even through zoom you can tell how passionate she is about wanting to help others and trying to make hard things easy.
Keshawn loves being able to help people and understands that she must treat every one of her clients differently. That’s why she creates a customized experience built around client goals and what they are looking to accomplish.
She’s willing to be your guide, advocate, partner, and when necessary your voice to do everything in her power to help you win.
In addition to personal coaching, Keshawn hosts workshops with companies to talk about change, stress management, unconscious bias, and more.
You won’t regret reaching out to Keshawn and learning about how she can help you or your company today.
Bouncing Back With Brian Hunn: Group Creative Director
08 Oct 2020
00:42:12
On episode 49 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Brian Hunn who was most recently a Group Creative Director at The Lift Agency. This was also my 23rd episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Brian is the real deal. He’s an award-winning writer and strategic thinker who puts results above everything. He leads by example and prides himself on diving into the client's business to fully understand the products, target, and business objectives.
Brian believes in the “we” not “me” approach to tackle projects, and while he may be in a managerial role, he’s never afraid to get his hands dirty, and collaborate with the teams he’s hired to get the job done.
One of his recommendations on LinkedIn says “Brian is best in class. When you need a creative leader who is innovative, disruptive, and obsessed with delivering results for clients, you need Brian.”
As you can tell from our 45 minutes episode Brian is an ad nerd who is passionate about the industry and hungry to create great work that makes a lasting impact. You won’t regret reaching out to him and hearing what he has to say.
Bouncing Back With Jana Schneider: Senior Account/Project manager
08 Oct 2020
00:13:58
On episode 48 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Jana Schneider who was most recently a Senior Account/Project manager at Amelie in Denver Colorado. This was also my 22nd episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Jana is a strategic problem-solver, a hustler with a get shit done attitude, reliable, passionate, and someone who strives to make other people's lives easier.
She likes to be challenged, collaborate with smart people, and make “kick-ass” work. She makes it her goal to always have the right answers and tries to get to know her clients business just as well as they do so that she can help force any issues.
She’s been through all the stages of quarantining from hobbying, baking, binging, puzzling, and working out, but more related to this post she recently got her PMP (project management professional) certification.
If you’ve been looking for that hard-worker who’s ready to immediately make an impact, you won’t regret reaching out to Jana
Bouncing Back With Paul Sincoff: Creative Director/Copywriter
01 Oct 2020
00:18:49
On episode 47 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Paul Sincoff who was most recently a freelance Creative Director/Copywriter at Facebook. This was also my 21st episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Paul's funny and lighthearted personality alone is a reason to hire him. But if that isn’t enough Paul is an award-winning writer who has mastered the craft of making great work.
He wants to like the people he works with, move away from the BS that waters down creative ideas, and make people laugh again. He strongly believes that our industry needs more farts and monkeys than lofty manifestos - although he'd probably write those too if you ask nicely.
In addition to being a creative, Paul is also a songwriter, a dad, and a pro at bringing big ideas to small screens. You'd regret not reaching out to Paul and putting him to work to help your brand. www.paulsincoff.com
On episode 46 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Palak Kapadia who was most recently a copywriting intern at Droga 5 and a recent graduate from Miami Ad school. This was also my 20th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Palak wasn’t always set on becoming a copywriter but after winning a writing contest that she was forced to enter by loved ones she realized she may be on to something.
After completing one year at Miami Ad School in Mumbai, Palak came to NYC to continue her studies. She brings a fresh global perspective to all her projects, champions diversity, isn’t afraid to speak up, writes poetry, likes exploring new cities, going to concerts, and watching movies.
One thing that separates her from EVERY SINGLE person in NY is that she loves talking to strangers on the subway. Don't ask me why, but shoot her a note to find out.
Bouncing Back With Amanda Wong: Marketing Strategy Director
01 Oct 2020
00:26:03
On episode 45 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Amanda Wong who was most recently the director of integrated marketing partnerships at WarnerMedia. This was also my 19th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
“Mandy” as she likes to be called is a total badass. Not only does she compete in triathlons and multiple Ironman races, but she continuously produces for her clients.
She likes having fun, driving results, and working with a great team. She likes to say that she specializes in being the "conductor" of an orchestra. With so many instruments being played at the same time, Mandy is able to bring them all together harmoniously. She’s a client whisperer, and someone you can rely on to not only be strategic when it comes to solving problems but be the leader who makes sure everything is done on time.
As a dedicated endurance athlete Mandy is determined, persistent, and slightly stubborn when it comes to reaching goals.
Bouncing Back With Eric Peck: Video Production Specialist
10 Sep 2020
00:16:38
On episode 44 of Bouncing Back I interviewed Eric Peck who was most recently a Video Production Specialist at FIS Global Financial.
Eric is a veteran in the industry who loves all facets of creating content. He started his career in TV as a news editor and quickly worked his way up to being the youngest manager in the building.
From there he shifted over to the agency side where he was able to master his skills of being an editor. He’s most comfortable in the edit bay, and is able to handle productions all on his own with his ability to shoot, edit, direct, light, write, work after affects and more.
He prides himself on thinking differently, being a fast editor, having the ability to handle tight turnarounds, and getting along with people. For his next opportunity he’s looking forward to telling interesting stories, getting the opportunity to flex his creative muscles & work with good people.
Check out the below episode and reach out to Eric if you are looking for a veteran editor who is ready to get back to work both in person or remote. You won’t regret it.
On episode 43 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Jae Shin who was most recently a Copywriting intern at McKinney-NY.
Jae’s path into advertising is a fun one. He started off making people laugh as a circus clown, then after realizing clowns didn’t make too much money he became a trapeze artist where he could use his skills to captivate his audience. From there he “walked into an advertising school on a whim” and immediately fell in love with the industry.
Since graduating back in March, Jae has interned at both JOAN & McKinney where he got to flex his comedic writing and out of the box thinking. He’s loves getting crafty and experimental when tackling briefs, and prides himself on being resourceful, not being afraid to push ideas based on his crazy imagination and his ability to wear multiple hats.
Check out his ‘Pep Talk Holtine’ idea on his portfolio to get a good idea of how his brain works. www.itsjaenotjay.com/
And if you’re PJ Pereira, Jae is ready to use his martial art skills to challenge you for a job.
Bouncing Back With Aliza Grover: Senior Project Manager/Integrated Producer
03 Sep 2020
00:13:04
On episode 42 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Aliza Grover who was most recently a Senior Project Manager/Integrated producer at TBWA. This is my 18th episode for The Avail List where Aliza is currently being highlighted.
Aliza is a versatile and efficient producer with extensive integrated experience in OOH, print, digital animation, retouching, TV and more. She’s a collaborative leader, skilled negotiator, and effective problem solver.
She prides herself on her ability to orchestrate a wide range of projects for multi-million dollar global accounts, being a calm force while she and her teams are in the storm, having a logical mind, and being a great problem solver.
Her experience in managing client expectations and relationships with creatives is just one of the few reasons why you should reach out to Aliza and learn more about how she can help your brand or agency. www.alizagrover.com
Bouncing Back With Bret Ridgeway: Creative Director/Art Director
03 Sep 2020
00:21:15
On episode 41 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Bret Ridgeway who was most recently a Creative Director/Art Director at Innocean. This is my 17th episode for The Avail List where Bret is currently being highlighted.
Bret is a veteran in the ad industry who has worked all around the world In Austin, NY, SF & Amsterdam. In his career, he has worked on almost every type of client ranging from cars, sports, planes, credits card companies, beverages, and more. If you name it, Bret has probably worked on it.
He understands the power of creativity and prides himself on being able to bring a variety of approaches to solving a brief and always bringing something unexpected to the table. He also loves to focus on picking memorable music to help drive his work. To be honest, I'm quite jealous of how amazing his portfolio is.
In his spare time Bret has started brewing craft beer at home, so make sure you reach out to him to sample some beer, but also to hire him for your next brief. You won’t regret it.
Bouncing Back With Erik Sederberg: Creative Director/Writer
02 May 2022
00:24:18
On Episode 141 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Erik Sederberg who is currently a freelance Creative Director/Writer at Mattel Creations. This is also my 99th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Erik is an experienced, dynamic creative who started his advertising career in healthcare. After realizing he wanted to pivot to more consumer goods he went to Portfolio Center to master his craft.
Since then, Erik has worked on all sorts of different brands. He loves experiential, focusing on how to speak to different audiences, and wants to find a role where he can continue to learn and mentor younger talent.
He’s more impressed by people than the name on an agency door, enjoys a good work and play balance, and is happy that brands are finally realizing they are part of a bigger mission than just selling their individual products.
If you’re looking for a “nerd” with no ego, who is always eager to help, reach out to Erik immediately. https://lnkd.in/exfS544B
Bouncing Back With Kenneth Walfred Fojas: Senior Associate Planner
03 Sep 2020
00:18:30
On episode 40 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Kenneth Walfred Fojas who was most recently a Senior associate planner at The Many. This is my 16th episode for The Avail List where Kenneth is currently being highlighted.
Kenneth is a creative, curious, and pop culture obsessed storyteller who’s on a never-ending hunt to uncover unique and surprising insights.
With 5+ years of experience, he has a proven track record of growing and managing cross-functional projects & brands. He loves collaborating with people & values the different backgrounds and opinions they bring to different conversations.
In his spare time, he’s probably watching the Great British Bake Off, or reading a physical newspaper which he does to stay unto date with all the news.
Bouncing Back With Dannielle Carr: Supervising Editor
28 Aug 2020
00:16:38
On episode 39 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed @Dannielle Carr who was most recently a Supervising editor at DNEG in LA. This is my 15th episode for The Avail List where Dannielle is currently being highlighted.
With over 8 years of experience in VFX editing & supervising she is ready to join any production company/agency/client and get right to work.
She loves working with great people and really enjoys being in a supervising/management role where she can make people’s lives easier and create a safe & empowering work environment.
She understands the importance of taking care of the back end/managerial jobs so that editors can have the time they need to focus on their jobs. She’s great at staying even-keeled and understands that there’s a solution to every problem.
Her roll with the punches & can-do attitude are just two reasons why you should reach out to Danielle. In her spare time, she loves to cook, play the mandolin, and is even remotely shooting a movie with friends during COVID.
Bouncing Back With Jordon Derr: Sr.Motion Designer
28 Aug 2020
00:19:05
On episode 38 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed @jordonderr who was most recently a Sr.Motion Designer at BlackSpot Design. This is my 14th episode for The Avail List where Jordon is currently being highlighted.
Right off the bat, it’s easy to see how much Jordon genuinely loves the advertising industry. His experience working at ad agencies, production companies & TV networks has him ready for any new opportunity.
He prides himself on being able to jump into any project at any stage, not being afraid to ask questions, being a team player, and his ability to art direct, animate & design.
Check out Jordon’s website jordonderr.com and shoot him an email to learn how he can help your agency today!
On episode 37 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Kaitlin Summer who was most recently a Production Coordinator at the Swift Agency in Portland, and who is also a freelance photographer. This is my 13th episode for The Avail List where Kaitlin is currently being highlighted.
Kaitlin is a multi-passionate creative combining over 10 years of professional photography experience (both in and out of studios) with admin and organizational development, production, post-production, and set design.
She’s a natural leader, where’s multiple hats across different departments and has a true maker mentality.
As a photographer, she loves taking headshots because she loves the challenge of making people feel comfortable. She’s most satisfied when someone says they hate getting their picture taken, then change their mind once they finish shooting with her.
You won’t regret reaching out to Kaitlin and giving her a chance to impress you with her work feelfullphotography.com
Bouncing Back With Treasure Brown: Experiential Designer
25 Aug 2020
00:12:46
On episode 36 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Treasure Brown who recently graduated from VCU Brandcenter with a focus on experiential design. This is also my 12th episode for The Avail List where Treasure is currently being highlighted.
It should be obvious to anyone who watches this episode that Treasure is a true treasure. She’s an introvert who is empathetic, laid back, and motivated to create work that amplifies racial disparities in our society.
She loves pushing ideas beyond low hanging fruit and is always advocating for those not in the room.
She’s a serial entrepreneur who has already sold one company, loves building foundations and brand strategy for new companies, and also has her own design podcast called 'Just Us'.
You won’t regret reaching out to Treasure and hearing how she can help your agency. Take a look at her portfolio treasurebrown.com
Bouncing Back With Ariel Lee: UX Designer
05 Aug 2020
00:22:36
On episode 35 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ariel Lee who recently graduated from The University of Austin Texas focusing on political science, government, and UX Design. This is also my 11th episode for The Avail List where Ariel is currently being highlighted.
Ariel is a multi-passionate designer who is focused on building intelligent solutions to life’s problems. She’s interested in creating intuitive experiences through design thinking, art, and law.
In addition to her passion for blending UX Design and government issues, she is also an entrepreneur. Her startup, ‘Remane’, which sells toolkits to help combat curly hair is part of Target's incubator.
Bouncing Back With Mark W. Conn: Project Manager
04 Aug 2020
00:13:09
On episode 34 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Mark W. Conn who was most recently a Project Manager at Walton Issacson. This is also my 10th episode for The Avail List where Marc is currently being highlighted.
Marc has 15+ years of industry experience delivering high-end, and high-volume print and digital projects. Based on our conversation you can tell the dedication Mark has towards the work and helping his teams.
Because Mark started in creative services he has a greater understanding of how the creative process works, which helps him plan out timelines for creative development.
Mark prides himself on helping his teams stay calm under pressure and helping them navigate multiples projects at the same time.
After watching our episode you’ll clearly understand why you should reach out to Mark for any project management needs.
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Shin Kawase: Senior Art Director
31 Jul 2020
00:16:41
On episode 33 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Shin Kawase who was most recently a permalance Senior Art Director at Innocean in California. This is also my 9th episode for The Avail List where Shin is currently being highlighted.
Shin is an art directors, art director who loves to focus on the craft and ideation that goes into cracking a brief. He loves drawing, designing, photography and more.
He was confident 2020 was going to be a great year because in January he was on set in Miami and then two weeks later he was shooting with John Legend and Chrissy Teigen, but unfortunately COVID put a wrench in what 2020 could have been.
He credits being born and raised in Japan for having a global understanding of advertising, loves sports, and on his spare time takes online karate classes two times a week.
After 14 years in the industry he stills get’s the same excitement with every new brief and you’d regret not reaching out to him here shinkawase.com/
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Nick Sheingold: VP of Strategy
31 Jul 2020
00:39:34
On episode 32 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Nick Sheingold who was most recently the VP of Strategy at Laundry Service.
I can confidently say Nick is one of the most fascinating people in the industry. He’s hard-working, passionate, and understands the importance of becoming a specialist by studying every aspect of how social works.
He helped open Laundry Service’s 3rd office in Portland in 2014 to be near his Nike & Jordan clients, then a short four years later was promoted to lead strategy for the entire agency. It's easy to see based off his career trajectory that Nick is willing to take risks and put in the work to excel.
He tackles every brief like it’s something totally new, always pushes himself to be better, and is a diehard fan of the WWE.
This episode is longer than usual, but you’ll quickly see that’s because Nick and I where geeking out about the ad industry, creative, insights, storytelling and more.
Take a listen when you can and I promise you won’t regret reaching out to him at Nicksheingold@gmail.com and following him on twitter @Nick2Slick
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Edi Inderbitzin: Associate Creative Director/Art Director
31 Jul 2020
00:17:30
On episode 31 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Edi Inderbitzin who was most recently an associate creative director/art director at RPA in LA. This is also my 8th episode for The Avail List.
While speaking to Edi it’s easy to see his passion for the ad industry. He’s a smart creative who genuinely loves the craft of bringing ideas to life.
Edi has been working on more personal projects than I was able to keep track of. One of them is called Every Walking Hour where Edi took a photo every hour for 365 days to bring attention to depression in kids.
He speaks 5 languages and brings a unique perspective on global adverting from everything he learned by working in LA, Boulder, Detroit, New York, Stockholm & Hamburg.
You won’t regret reaching out and checking out his book here edi-inderbitzin.com
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Max Gheysens: Senior Producer
06 Mar 2022
00:31:54
On Episode 140 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Max Gheysens who was most recently a Senior Producer at Taylor James. This is also my 98th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Max is a multi-dimensional producer who can do it all. Pre Pandemic he was working in live events/experiential, before transitioning back to film and production.
Max is passionate about making the impossible come to life, Is always looking to learn something new, patient (which comes in handy as a producer), always pays attention to the details, and loves working with creatives to figure out the best way to get things done.
Max has gotten an Orangutan on a Christmas tree in the middle of London, and in addition to being a producer also knows how to write treatments, and help out as a director.
Reach out to Max if you’re looking for a Senior producer who can wear multiple hats. maxgheysens.com/
Bouncing Back With Kiko Martínez: Associate strategy Director/Senior Copywriter
31 Jul 2020
00:18:54
On episode 30 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Kiko Martínez who was most recently an Associate strategy director at Havas, and is now a senior freelance copywriter.
Kiko is a bilingual creative who started in finance and interviewed to be in the FBI before making his way to the advertising world. He prides himself on having an ambidextrous brain which helps him think like a creative writer & a strategist who loves data.
When it comes to dream agencies, Kiko isn’t chasing a specific one, instead, he’s chasing the opportunity to create great work.
In these weird times, he understands the importance of being at an agency that is willing to be nimble and fast-paced to get great work out in the world.
His mullet may be gone by the time you hire him, but for now, you won’t regret reaching out and hearing all the smart things he has to say. www.martinezfrancisco.com/
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Nicholas Pessarra: Senior Copywriter
31 Jul 2020
00:18:06
On episode 29 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Nicholas Pessarra who was most recently a senior freelance copywriter at Door #3 in Austin.
Nicholas is always up for the challenge. He loves working under pressure, and will always raise his hand for a fast pace new business pitch.
He loves working on 360 campaigns, combining great storytelling with problem-solving, and wants to help define culture with his work.
In his spare time during COVID he has become a features writer for website “Comic Book Resources” where he can nerd out and write about comic books, video games & TV shows.
He’s extremely friendly and you can tell from our interview why it’s easy for him to get along with everyone. Check out his portfolio and reach out to him today. You won't regret it. www.nicholaspessarra.com/
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Meosha Jupiter: Freelance UX designer
31 Jul 2020
00:08:45
On episode 28 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Meosha Jupiter who was most recently a freelance UX designer. This is also my 7th episode with The Avail List
Meosha recently graduated from VCU Brandcenter with a degree in branding & experiential design. She can get along with anyone, is ready to think of big ideas, and is hoping to one day blend her love for animation with UX Design.
She’s recently been doing some ProBono work for local brands in the Richmond community as her way to stay busy and give back.
While she loves to design beautiful apps and websites, she’s ready to start ideating around big ideas and is hoping to surround herself with other great designers wherever she ends up.
Check out her portfolio here and you’ll see how talented she really is. www.meoshajupiter.com/
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Shelbe Feaster: Project Manager
31 Jul 2020
00:11:47
On episode 27 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Shelbe Feaster who was most recently a project manager at Macy’s. This is also my 6th episode with The Avail List
Shelbe is passionate about the advertising industry, and even though she was a project manager in her last role she is ready to become more hands-on in the creative process.
She enjoys research, analyzing, and using her imagination to develop unique and proactive ideas.
With 7+ years of experience in planning, creating, and managing marketing campaigns Shelbe is ready to get back to work and help your agency. She understands the importance of storytelling, creative thinking, and project management which is quite the triple threat.
You won’t regret reaching out to her and learning more about what she can provide to your agency. Shelbe09@gmail.com
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Sarika Persaud: Designer
31 Jul 2020
00:12:15
On episode 26 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Sarika Persaud who was most recently a designer at JGO in NYC. This is also my 5th episode with The Avail List
Sarika is relatively new to the ad world, but she knows exactly where she wants to be and is determined to get there. She’s a UX, UI & content designer who loves to create innovative and impactful design.
She prides herself on being able to tap into culture and keeps up with all the latest trends to make sure her work stands out. She’s passionate about creating fashion and beauty content for social and when she’s not working you can find her taking photos for her next post.
She’s a 2020 MAIP fellow, a 2020 NextGen Leader and a 2020 Merit award recipient for The One Club Young Ones.
If you are looking to hire someone who’s passionate and extremely talented Sarika is your woman. She is also always open to give makeup recommendations. Check out her work here sarikapersaud.com/
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Shabazz Larkin: Creative Director
31 Jul 2020
00:26:08
On episode 25 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Shabazz Larkin who was most recently a Creative Director at Confidant in Nashville. This is also my 4th episode with The Avail List
Shabazz is the full package. He’s a writer, art director, artist, author, animator, director… You name it and Shabazz can do it.
As you can tell from watching our interview his personality is contagious. He’s passionate about his work, loves telling stories, and is always looking for new mediums to flex his creative muscles.
He’s the founder of Larkin studios, a children’s book author, and has created 360 campaigns for Sean Combs and other global brands.
If you are looking to hire someone who can do it all Shabazz is your guy. Watch our episode and reach out to him. You won’t be disappointed. studioshabazz.com
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Marcus Chin-Quee: Freelance Associate Creative Director
31 Jul 2020
00:21:35
On episode 24 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Marcus Chin-Quee who was most recently a freelance Associate Creative Director at Hudson Rouge in This was also the 3rd episode in my partnership with The Avail List
Marcus has the mind and attitude of a hustler that gets things done. He’s got an unhealthy obsession with the Knicks, and if James Dolan is willing, Marcus is ready to bring his talents to MSG
He loves collaborating with clients and gaining their trust by continuously pushing the work and listening to constructive feedback. He claims to be a man of few words, but after our interview, I’m not sure if I believe him.
If you are looking to hire a hard worker who is ready to tackle every brief with the same charismatic attitude, Marcus is your guy.
Take a look at his portfolio and you’ll see what I’m talking about. www.themarqueeads.com/
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Maalik Ausar Obasi: Freelance Executive Creative Director
31 Jul 2020
00:12:36
On episode 23 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Maalik Ausar Obasi who was most recently a freelance Executive Creative Director at Laundry Service. This was also the 2nd episode in my partnership with The Avail List
Maalik specializes in beauty, fashion & luxury branding, which is why he naturally elevates every brand he works on to its highest potential.
He’s passionate about the combining worlds of design, innovative tech & strategy. In addition to being a highly decorated creative, he’s also taught branding and marketing at several schools.
Take a look at Malik’s portfolio and you’ll quickly understand why you should reach out to him. https://lnkd.in/ewrqVDp
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Matt Sayles: Freelance Photographer
31 Jul 2020
00:20:23
On episode 22 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Matt Sayles who’s a freelance photographer living in LA. Matt was also my 1st interview as part of my partnership with The Avail List
He’s an unbelievably talented photographer who understands how important it is for everyone to feel comfortable on set. He’s shot with celebrities like Spike Lee, Michael B Jordan, Ray Liotta, Awkwafina, Common, Anderson Cooper, and more.
While quarantining he also started a portrait series over video chat, and really believes in using photography to tell stories that he connects with. Although most productions have paused Matt is hoping to start back up soon and also begin to dabble in video production.
He’s got an awesome sneaker collection, as well as a portfolio that you can check out below. You won't 'regret reaching out. www.mattsaylesphoto.com
Enjoy
Bouncing Back With Justin Oberman: Associate Creative Director
31 Jul 2020
00:18:43
On episode 21 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Justin Oberman who was most recently an Associate Creative Director at CollierSimon in LA.
Justin is my kind of guy. He’s a total ad nerd and has an unbelievable wealth of knowledge on the entire industry. He’s a thinker, a doer, a mentor, and is 100% ready to tackle any type of brief for your agency.
No matter the project, Justin is ready to give it his all and dive right in. He’ll do endless research making sure he uncovers every possible insight so that he can unlock a unique idea.
On Episode 139 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Gurleen Raj who was most recently a Jr designer at the Home agency. This is also my 97th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
In addition to design, Gurleen is also a proficient illustrator, problem solver, and digital creative. She loves stepping into the client's shoes when brainstorming so that she can fully tackle the problem from their point of view. She prides herself on being curious, hard-working, and loves working on teams with people who can make her better.
She’s constantly teaching herself new tools on Masterclass and Youtube so that she is up to date on all the latest software. Gurleen has lived in India, Saudi Arabia, Asia & the UK which has helped give her insight into how different cultures around the world behave.
Reach out to Gurleen if you’re looking for a young creative who is determined to make a difference. https://lnkd.in/dNYSZu9b
Bouncing Back With Sherri Hollander: Senior Producer
31 Jul 2020
00:11:25
On episode 20 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Sherri Hollander who's a Senior producer that has freelanced at BFG, Y&R, McGarryBowen, Hill Holliday, and more.
Sherri is an experienced producer who is ready to hit the ground running wherever she lands. She gives the same attention to every project no matter how big or small, and makes it her number 1 goal to bring the creatives vision to life in the best way possible.
She loves finding younger directors who are new to the game and even in quarantine has continued to develop relationships with different vendors. With Sherri, you are getting someone who loves what she does and is totally committed to the craft.
Bouncing Back With Tasheyia Thomas: Talent Manager
31 Jul 2020
00:16:05
On episode 19 of Bouncing Back, I continue to switch things up by interviewing Tasheyia Thomas who’s currently a talent manager at NuWave Talent.
In our conversation, Tash gives some really insightful information for how people who have lost their job to Covid-19 can bounce back and land a new gig.
The tips are super helpful and for the most part something everyone can start doing at home. I won't list them all for you here, but watch on the below link and message Tash on Linkedin for any advice. She's a rockstar and has put herself out there to help anyone looking for a new role.
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Bouncing Back With Monica Andrade: Art Director
31 Jul 2020
00:12:46
On episode 18 of Bouncing Back, I switched things up a little. Instead of interviewing someone who has been laid off to Covid-19, I interviewed Monica Andrade who recently graduated from Miami Ad School and hasn’t been able to get a job due to this pandemic.
Monica was most recently an intern at David in Miami. She’s an art director who knows how to write, thanks to her time as a journalist at Men's Health.
She’s also a freelance makeup artist who believes that her unique perspective on the world helps her when it comes to answering client briefs. Her dream agency is any that will hire her. Reach out to her at lamoniposa.com
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Bouncing Back With Strategist Megan Herren
31 Jul 2020
00:17:15
On episode 17 of Bouncing Back I interviewed Megan Herren who was most recently a strategist at Laundry Service in NYC/BK.
Megan is an extremely hard worker who is dedicated to her craft. She’s energetic, always ready to crack a joke, and loves helping her clients see the bigger picture.
In her spare time, she eats too much chicken, is becoming TikTok famous (@Megherren3), and dealing with being in the spotlight after having an Adweek article written about how she dealt with being laid off, look up "Megan Herren Adweek", and reach out to her on LinkedIn - you won’t regret it.
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Bouncing Back With Hannah Jew: Strategy Director
31 Jul 2020
00:17:26
On episode 16 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Hannah Jew who was most recently a strategy directer at Ologie in Columbus Ohio.
Hannah is an empathetic strategist who is curious to uncover human insights. She loves connecting with people she has never met and finding similar interests that bring them together.
She’s curious, eager to give back, and always asking questions, when she was younger her mom even had to set a limit on how many she could ask each day.
She’s into fencing (the kind you do with a sword) Gardening (the kind you do with a rake), and ready to get out of her comfort zone for the right opportunity. Check out her website at Hannahjew.com and shoot her an email Hmagidjew@gmail.com
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Bouncing Back With Morgan Young: Producer
31 Jul 2020
00:18:10
On episode 15 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Morgan Young who was most recently a Producer at McGarrah Jessee in Austin TX
Morgan is a straight shooter, who’s extremely hard-working, transparent and treats every project the same, no matter how big or small.
In her spare time, she has recently been consulting and giving back to local companies and smaller brands in Austin. She loves producing and is ready to get back to work at either an agency or production company.
You won’t regret reaching out to her, checking out her new website at MorganYoung.me and hearing what she has to say.
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Bouncing Back With Joel Austin: Copywriter
31 Jul 2020
00:11:05
On episode 14 of Bouncing Back I interviewed Joel Austin who was most recently a Freelance Copywriter at The Marketing Arm in Dallas.
Joel is great under pressure, embraces tough assignments, and gets motivated by tight deadlines (the modern-day triple threat). When he’s not researching Kama Sutra books for a Wingstop project, he’s collecting t-shirts and doing old VHS workouts.
you won’t regret checking out his awesome portfolio at runthejoels.com and reaching out to him.
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Bouncing Back With Robert Schneider: Associate Creative Director/Writer
31 Jul 2020
00:09:00
On episode 13 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Robert Schneider who was most recently an Associate Creative Director/Writer at Commonwealth/McCann in Detroit.
Robert considers himself “a writer, thinker, dreamer, and doer.” In his spare time he’s a stand up comic, and while quarantining he’s hosted over 60 “open mic” episodes with comedians from around the world.
Robert’s funny, a pleasure to work with, and has always wanted to work on a fast-food brand. Check out his work at robertsbrains.com and shoot him an email to learn more. you won’t regret it.
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Bouncing Back With Andrew Weissman: Copywriter
31 Jul 2020
00:12:23
On episode 12 of Bouncing Back I interviewed Andrew Weissman who was most recently a copywriter at Ogilvy NY.
Andrew considers himself a copywriter who can truly write. He’s taken comedy classes at UCB, and while quarantining he has also started taking a data science course, turning himself into what he calls a “funny robot”.
He’s a driven creative, who won’t stop until he’s totally satisfied with his work and the overall project. That's why when he decided to review Starbucks bathrooms in NYC, he made a point to do all 200+. There's even a website where he gives out bathroom codes, talks about the soap scent, the lighting situation, if there's a coat hanger or not, and more - what a guy.
Although his go-to at McDonald's is Filet-O-Fish, I urge you to shoot him an email at AndrewSweissman@gmail.com and check out his portfolio at andrewweissman.work you won’t regret it.
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Bouncing Back With Stephanie Granado: Copywriter
31 Jul 2020
00:08:21
Memorial Day Weekend isn’t stopping us from trying to help people get jobs. For the 11th episode of Bouncing Back I interviewed Stephanie Granado who was most recently a copywriter at Virgin Voyages in Florida.
Steph is a strong believer that copywriters do more than just write, they tell stories (totally agree).
She’s a pop culture junkie who has been on both the client and agency side, and she’s currently staying creative by starting a digital book club, reading, and listening to Beyonce.
Hire Steph and you’ll be getting the entire package, a hungry creative who is excited to be apart of the entire process. You won't regret reaching out at stephgranado1@gmail.com and checking out her portfolio Stephgranado.com
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Bouncing Back With Mark Singer: UX/UI Designer
06 Mar 2022
00:20:10
On Episode 138 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Mark Singer who was most recently a Junior Level UX/UI Designer at Pink Coconut. This is also my 96th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Mark started his career as a real estate agent before following his passions and pivoting over to UX. He self-taught himself how to use certain software through online boot camps, and Youtube.
He’s currently looking to gain experience at either a design or more traditional agency. He prides himself on putting the user first, is proficient in research, gets very invested in projects, and is always eager to solve problems.
Reach out to Mark if you’re looking for someone who is passionate about what they do, and excited to make a difference. marksingerux.com
On the 10th episode of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Benji Shaw who was most recently a Senior Copywriter at DDB NY.
Not only is Benji hungry to succeed, but he’s also passionate about teaching the next generation in his “Short & Sweet” headline writing class at Miami Ad School.
Benji is ready to get his hands dirty in any brief you throw his way. He’s even willing to split his paycheck with his rescue dog max - what a nobleman.
Bouncing Back With Alok Mahadevia (loki): Senior Copywriter
31 Jul 2020
00:17:25
On the 9th episode of Bouncing Back, a podcast meant to highlight people who have been laid off to COVID19, I interviewed Alok Mahadevia AKA Loki who was most recently a senior copywriter at 160 Over 90 in LA.
Loki is a strong believer “that in 2020 the one thing more contagious than the virus is laughter” which is why he loves writing comedy and teaching laughter yoga on zoom.
After watching this video you’ll see why his sense of humor, positive attitude, and passion for the ad industry will make him a valuable asset to any agency. Make sure to check out his portfolio at alokmahadevia.com and his IG page @laughwithloki
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Bouncing Back With David Valento: Senior Copywriter
31 Jul 2020
00:18:49
In episode 8 of Bouncing Back, a podcast meant to highlight people who have been laid off to COVID19, I interviewed David Valento who was most recently a senior copywriter at Ogilvy NY.
When David's not making ads, he’s thinking about making ads, which is why he's ready to bring his corky personality, comedic writing, and go get 'em attitude right to your agency.
Before this Pandemic, he was a professional at scheming his 6’6 body frame into exit rows on airplanes. Now he’s making at home ads to get Maximum Effort & Ryan Reynold's attention.
You won’t regret checking out his portfolio at DavidValento.com where you can also find his email.