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Account Service

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Creative

Adam Christopher

Opposition! Defiance! Discord, not concord! My favorite kind of jelly is discord grape! My favorite record label is Dischord! How do I plug my laptop in? Why, with di—you get the idea: &c. (That stands for etc., which stands for et cetera, which is Latin for something.) I enjoy an argument more than I enjoy agreement. I am nervy like early Devo and twice as sharp. I thrive on anxiety. I am happiest when everything feels awkward so I spend a lot of time making it weird; comfort and ease makes me feel crazy. I am the freest of free-associators and a well-paid devil's advocate.

agirlnamedk

jack of all trades

Alan Nguyen

I'm a creative thinker, problem solver, and persuasive message maker. Also, a passionate advertising professional with over 5 years of retail experience, consumer goods, and client services.

Alex Lee

Currently working as a Business Analyst, but looking to switch over to the creative industry. Looking for a position as a Project Coordinator/Digital Producer in the San Francisco area.

Alison McCreery

Publisher and editor of POP (Photographers on Photography). SF based photo blog featuring interviews with commercial photographers, stylists, reps, art buyers and other industry professionals.

Ana Barr

Account Supervisor

Anagha Bapat

• Creative, independent advertising professional with over five years of experience with consumer goods, dining, finance, pharmaceutical, and insurance clientele • Successfully assisted in the product launch and rebranding campaigns • Proven ability to optimize advertising budget by integrating traditional and new media, including social media platforms • Successful team player who takes pride in working with executives, creatives and clients to produce results on tight deadlines and budgets

Ann Smith

Privately held software company based in San Carlos, CA

Annie Lin

Brave Noise Legal is a San Francisco-based law practice that is uniquely situated to serve companies and creative professionals in the advertising and marketing communities. We offer strategic legal solutions backed by a comprehensive understanding of the business issues related to creation, innovation, development and production. Ask us especially about music rights, clearances and licensing.

Ashley Christensen

After majoring in Psychology at UC Santa Cruz, I leapt into the competitive world of advertising at WDFA Marketing, a below the line marketing agency. In three years, I climbed from Account Coordinator to Senior Account Executive and worked in San Francisco, New York City, and Los Angeles on the MetroPCS account. During my time at WDFA, I progressed from having very little client contact to becoming the point-person for many junior clients; regularly oversaw and tracked the day-to-day execution of 20-40 rotating projects; and in 2009 my 6-person New York team -at a time the company had 50 employees- brought in 45% of the company’s revenue. Accustomed to wearing many hats, I liaise easily between a variety of people and departments. I am eager to gain more exposure to above the line communications, particularly digital and broadcast television, and prove myself with an agency that understands the psychology behind motivation.

B-dog

i am the b-dog

Belen

I'm a pop culture enthusiast, visual creative, problem solver, message maker for the audiences.

Ben Koh

Coordinator/Producer/Director

Benjamin D. McWilliams

Account Services

Benjamin Falik

My strengths are my passions: music psychology finding solutions through creativity and teamwork taking advantage of opportune moments taking risks others wont

Brian Caruso

writer, imaginer, simplifier, thinker, conversationalist, creator, awesome, wild man, ad student, chopstick user, thumb-wrestler, dancer, avid water-drinker.

Brian Smith

Motivated advertising professional with more than three years of experience in account management at large and small agencies (TBWA\Chiat\Day, Deutsch LA, Ignited, Kovel/Fuller) and four years of CPG sales experience in the wine and spirits industry. Skilled at working with cross-functional teams and managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Designed and executed integrated marketing campaigns within advertising agencies. Focused, organized, and hard-working team-player. Sharp eye for creative marketing, a smart business sense, and a strong competitive spirit to continually be better.

Carlos Toledo

Account Service professional with more than 4 years of experience in a wide variety of marketing disciplines that include: Digital Campaigns, Radio Production, Event Planning and Logistics Management & multicultural Marketing.

Cheryl Penn

Cheryl A. Penn 13151 Pierce Street NE Minneapolis, MN. 55434 (612) 296-1183 Objective Challenging and innovative position within Advertising, Marketing, or Merchandising Summary of Qualifications Diversified experience in the Advertising Industry, Promotional Merchandising and Direct Mail Professional Experience McCann-Erickson/SF San Francisco, CA February 2000 – February 2002 Traffic Manager •Provided ongoing process training to traffic department in order to ensure quality performance •Established and monitored due dates for concepts, layouts, scripts and storyboards •Monitored media plans and client approvals to ensure media buy dates were met •Planned and conducted weekly team status meetings •Obtained, managed all stages of copy, layouts, scripts and storyboards for creative team •Ensured final approved materials were released to production to meet media dates Bensussen Deutsch & Associates Seattle, WA December 1997 – September 1999 Program Manager •Managed promotional merchandise programs for several Fortune 500 companies •Directed and coordinated promotions and operations across multiple sales channels •Prepared initial sales forecast and defined inventory levels based on historical data •Identified promotional merchandise for client catalogs and employee retail stores •Managed the coordination of catalog mailings •Established customer service standards and incentive programs •Worked with outside design studios in developing the look and feel of the catalogs and web sites Damark International, Inc. Minneapolis, MN April 1989 – September 1996 Marketing and Advertising Coordinator •Developed and coordinated reports to track purchase activity •Developed and managed tracking of competitor performance •Created and maintained new product, copy schedules and photography to ensure deadlines were met •Developed and analyzed catalog alterations to identify areas for improvement, resulting in a 45% costs savings References Available upon request

christian blomberg

Doing user engagement at Podio, exited about helping individuals and organizations changing the way the work. Originally from a small town on the Norwegian country side, I moved to Copenhagen 4 years ago to start my education at Copenhagen Business School. I'm currently doing my MSc. in Innovation and Business Development, which is constantly making me explore new ways in which Podio can be applied, and the benefits our users can derive. When I'm not working or studying, I enjoy playing handball and football, and go cross-country skiing when I'm occasionally visiting my home country :)

Christian Lepley

More than two decades experience in account management, creative development and communications planning for agencies and brands. Clients and brands have included Gap Inc., The North Face, Jockey International, Levi's, Saturn Automotive, Mitsubishi Motors, SKYY Vodka, Spaten Beer and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Expertise in online and traditional advertising, social media, digital content and event marketing.

Christian Navarro

I live in San Francisco, CA. I work in advertising. I wear short sleeve shirts over long sleeve shirts over short sleeve shirts. I play for keeps, because I might not make it back.

Christine ODonnell

Director of Communications

Cory O'Brien

Blogger, Marketer, Amateur Photographer. T-Shirt Lover, Tea and Beer Drinker, Professional Twitterer.

Courtney Croak

Senior Account Manager - SolutionSet RMG

Daniel Boshoff

A obsessive compulsive creative with a need to reverse the barbarity that clarity is a rarity.

Daniel J Koblenz

Advertising. Branding. Design.

Darci Alexis

Art director, mouse clicker, general daydreamer.

David Blaser

Account Management

David Hong

Account guy working in technical ops. I'm a geek.

Derek Geryol

Actively pursuing account management role, current Sales Manager for Hyatt Hotels.

dulce vita

project manager @ akqa

eagen5

I'm just happy to be here...

Elizabeth Andolong

Social Media and Marketing specialist with a flair for Project Management and streak of creativity.

Elmer McSpank

I make it happen.

Erin Go Bragh

a little about yourself.

Grace Paglen

Cultural Translator | Design Nerd | Monkey Herder

Gustaf Fjelstrom

Artist, Musician, Dr. Pepper Enthusiast

Heather Sposeto

XYZ Graphics is a high-end digital imaging studio. We collaborate with agencies, corporate marketing and designers to create content for print, interactive and video.

Ibrahim

Serial entrepreneur who balances creative energies with pragmatism and business intelligence.

Jacinta Croagh

All things strategy: brand, marketing, social media. Creative writing: storytelling, copy. Corporate writing; social media blogging. Running, cycling, swimming. @Croaghie

Jacob Emmert

• Industrial Design • Art Center College of Design • Bachelors of Science (Dec, 2010)

Jamie Katz

Group account director with 12+ years of experience creating powerful communication programs that drive results. Outstanding leadership, critical and creative thinking and communication skills with a proven record of building strong relationships with clients and agency teams. Experienced in a broad range of categories: health and beauty, consumer packaged goods, retail, tourism and financial services. Seeking a role with a dynamic, creatively-driven agency with an entrepreneurial spirit where I can apply my leadership and marketing skills to drive results.

Jarod White

Software Engineer

jason chinn

http://magicspark.com

Jay Armitage

Creative Shop specialising in interactive video and social media.

Jazmen Bradford

MFA Graphic Design student at AAU

Jenn

My background is diverse and highly skilled; I am a seasoned professional in project management, account development and client relationship management. I have deep experience in interactive, but also strong knowledge in traditional advertising.

Jennifer K. Rice

More to come!

Jenny Lustig

Project management professional with 8 years of retail marketing and client services expertise who brings passion and leadership to the creative process.

Jim Vaughan

Senior Producer

John Donaghue

Mostly I have been an advertising creative / art director. I have done commercials that ran on the Super Bowl all the way to ads on coffee cups. I did a campaign for DHL that had a 98% recall. I did some tv commercials for Nevada Power that starred an Alien Elvis impersonator. I was the group creative director for the launch of Salesforce.com. Some of my early work is on my home page under the classics link. I have Clios and Cannes plus NY Art Directors Show, Addys, SF Show awards. My work has been featured in Newsweek, CNN and on PBS. I was also voted Adweeks Art Director of the year I still enjoy the job of solving advertising and design puzzles in this new world. For the last couple years I worked on an international campaign for P+G that is running in Latin America, Russia and China. Not long ago I did campaigns for the San Francisco Opera, Yogi teas, Peets Coffee and Lake Tahoe

John Hopper

Venerate ad person, owner/president of Creative Concepts Marketing and clients' best friend. Also on Greater San Francisco Ad Club Board and coordinator for SF ADDY® Awards competition and Gala Event.

John Lind

Chevron Information Design & Communications. Global corporate communications from branding and internal to industry, product and services presentations in print, graphics, web and writing.

Jon Derum

Advertising Account Specialist.

Jordan Coopersmith

Seeking an Account Executive role with an advertising agency that is in alignment with my leadership, communication and creative core values.

Jordan Richard-Craven

I am a senior at Stanford looking for an entry-level advertising job in the Bay Area. I have both work and classroom experience in production, journalism, education, and public relations. I just finished interning at ABC's The View in New York as a production assistant and am currently working at GlobalFluency, a communication services firm in Palo Alto. I'll graduate from Stanford University in June 2012 and would like to work in advertising or public relations. I'm also extremely outgoing, interested in women's issues, and proficient in Spanish.

Josh Long

Creative Account Strategist, Art Director at large.

Josiah Roe

Creative Technologist

Julia Scahill

autofuss.com

justin

i plan things.

Justin

Lover of all things social, digital and beyond...

Karima Cherif

I help photographers get work with advertising agencies. I set up appointments for portfolio viewings, manage their marketing campaigns, negotiate and estimate jobs on their behalf, help with production, and manage SEO! On a personal level, I am a sailor and underwater photographer living in Northern California.

Kelly Arbuckle

Recent SF transplant. Moved west to pursue my dream career: ad account planner. Technical account management experience + ad campaign internship + serious passion = a great hire! I'm open to internship/temp/entry-level work with SF agencies. I will achieve my goal.

Kevin Hill

Marketing and advertising professional offering over 15 years of experience in developing strategic integrated marketing campaigns for large global brands like American Express, Callaway Golf, Samsung Mobile, MasterCard, Bank of America, HSBC and Merrill Lynch. A proven leader with an agency background that includes: Branding, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership and Development, Sponsorships, Marketing Partnerships, Promotional Programs, Event Management, Sports Marketing and Fiscal Responsibility

Kevin McMonagle

Creative Director

Kiki

Currently Marketing Manager at Cirque du Soleil's DM agency

Kyle Wai Lin

thinker, art director, designer, teacher, student

Lara Lemley

Currently a student at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Studying English Literature with a personal emphasis on tracking the sartorial through modernist literature and the arts. Graduating in May 2011. Interested in positions with design firms that shed light upon the industries of either interior, fashion, or digital design. Skilled in: CS5 (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver); Social media platforms of Wordpress, Tumblr, Blogspot, Blogger, Twitter, & Facebook; Copyediting, proof-editing; Bio-composition

Laura Kelley

2011 Boston College Grad. Passionate about Communications- the messages we send and the culture they build. In pursuit of a career that combines my creative interests with my analytical and strategic problem solving abilities; taps into my interest in our increasingly mediated world; and fulfills my desire to make a positive contribution to society. Looking for opportunities in advertising, media, marketing, exciting start-ups, or outdoorsy/adventurous companies, where I can learn, grow, and contribute. Open to geographic location.

Laura Kelley

New media publishing major at Rochester Institute of Technology in upstate NY, graduating in early March. Originally from Broomfield, CO looking for a position in advertising as junior copywriter, account coordinator, social media, or account planner.

Libby Dunn

AAE at Ogilvy&Mather

Lindsay Ross

Senior Account Executive with 4 years experience in interactive and traditional advertising. Managed major website launches, mobile apps, web banners, social media executions, and various large-scale broadcast and traditional projects. Additional skills include project management, client leadership and strategy, budget management and maintenance, and yearly/quarterly planning. Clients I've worked with include Audi of America and The North Face, among others.

Lucy Sole

Hi, my name is Lucy. There are two things you should know about me before we work together: 1) I like to invent in my spare time. 2) I want to help people. If you’re interested in doing either of these two things, contact me.

Lydia Pierce

After helping at risk teenagers manage their problems and their hormones I'm ready to move on to helping stressed out creatives manage their projects! My career goal is to become a Project Manager/Producer. I know I have the skills to deliver successful projects on time and to motivate and manage creative teams. I have excellent interpersonal skills, can juggle multiple tasks, have an enthusiastic, motivational attitude, and am able to use my creativity to problem solve. My greatest strengths are my ability to understand people’s needs, communicate well, and my ability to remain calm under pressure. As an educator I helped to empower youth and staff daily. I fostered deep relationships with my students and coworkers and communicated to them what’s necessary for them to succeed. When I was a teacher I constantly collaborated with staff, I delegated, I multi-tasked in the classroom, I was organized, and I was continually learning something new and researching a new topic. All of these are skills that will allow me to manage successful creative projects. Please let me take your lovely baby projects and let me use my leadership skill and nurturing to grow your ideas into an amazing finished product that exceeds everyone's expectations!

m tripp

hat juggler

Manuel Hernandez

I will be graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in May with a degree in Advertising, a concentration in TexasMedia, and a certificate in business foundations from the the McCombs School of Business. Through advertising courses and internships at GSD&M, LatinWorks, and Proof Advertising, I have been able to present to agencies and clients like MediaVest, Ally Bank, McGarrah Jessee, LatinWorks, and Sanders/Wingo; and contributed to work presented to Saatchi+Saatchi, JCPenney, Marshalls, and Chevrolet.

Mara McGinley

I am a designer highly influenced by classic rock 'n' roll and fashion.

Maria Dominguez

Hello.

Mark Blanchard

Bringing an English perspective to the San Francisco table. Award-winnning integrated senior writer/creative with a Green Card (Alien Of Extraordinary Ability)

Mark Madamba

15 plus years of managing numerous global brands within consumer products, hi-tech, financial services, video games and adult beverage leaders. While working with many of these global brands, I helped lead and manage their online digital road maps that includes site development, display advertising (both brand awareness and acquisition strategy, CPM, CPC and CPL), eCRM, eCommerce, technology implementations (rip and replace CMS Systems), social media campaigns, mobile (SMS, WAP), and search (SEO and SEM). Other, responsibilities include, managing and mentoring account executives, account supervisors, management supervisors, manage cross functional teams such as strategy, project management and engineering teams. Other managerial responsibilities have included profitable growth (P& Ls), managing to gross margins, forecasting, and developing actionable account plans. I'm seeking a progress agency where I can apply my digital marketing and advertising acumen to their clients. I would appreciate having an opportunity to discuss how my experience will be an asset.

Mary Elise Gauthier

I am passionate about design. I want to learn to surf. I like to draw, paint, do yoga, drink beer, snowboard, ski, run, cycle, dream, bake, critique art. I love the ocean, and color. Star Wars original trilogy is a fave.

Matt League

Graduated from the Creative Circus in September of 2011. Interned at Evolution Bureau from November 2011 to February 2012 (4 months). Currently freelancing at Eleven.

Melia Widjaja

Seeking to explore entry-level opportunities in a creative, professional role where I can utilize my research and analytical skills in the marketing and advertising field. I have also gained a strong background and beneficial knowledge of both B2B and B2C work through my past internships. My past experiences include conducting market and industry research, as well as assisting in the planning process of various projects.

Michael Deane

I produce content. I have two branded content projects: one on baseball, the other on the enduring cool of Brazilian music. And I consult on international production (Brazil and Japan). I've produced projects large and small. I've worked locations all over the world. I've done hundreds of studio shoots: some with complicated builds; others with MOCO rigs and other toys on green or blue screens stages. I've also done a lot of TV commercial works as well as celebrity stuff, some of which you can see on my website. You can check out some of the cool stuff I've done under the historical tab. Or you can check out my profile on Linkedin where you can find out a little more about me...

Mike Riley

Mediocre Bio Author.

momo

Nick H.

Having spent the last year and a half living and working, managing an office in Buenos Aires, I have recently returned to my hometown of San Francisco. My past experience is focused in direct account management and sales, including business development, client relations and customer service. I am currently looking to transition my skills toward Advertising, by crossing over through Account Management. I am fluent in Spanish, creatively goal-focused, and determined to success of my projects.

Pam

NYC Digital Strategist moving to SF

Patrick Jaochico

Camera Operator and Video Editor. Born and raised in San Francisco.

Phong Tran

AAM on Chevy Trucks at Goodby, Silverstein and Partners!

Quincy Wong

Rachael Stuhaan

Client services leader.

ramanjit singh gulati

A writer from the other side of the world, looking for a break in SF. :)

Reagan Anderson

Determined to make something happen...no seriously it's about time.

Redbricksmedia

RBM is a Media agency that delivers superior online strategies all driven by the philosophy that performance reigns supreme.

Ric

Fan of the writing and other content

Rob Pettit

Talented digital marketing professional with 15+ years of experience in leading client relationships and creative and technical teams

Ryan Jennings

Designveloper

ryanapplebaum

ryanapplebaum

scott linzer

global search director for akqa

Scott Luther

Recent MBA who is passionate about good (and sometimes bad) advertising. Shenanigans, working hard and looking good are just a few of my favorite things.

Sheri DeCarlo

PR/Comm Manager & Fan of Giving Back. Fashion, Fitness, Travel, Sun & Fun Lover, every now & then Actress/Model & Writer!

sole iposanso

web strategy

Stuart Confer

Susanne Kunkele

I have had the great fortune to be able to design for great clients: From the Adidas Running site, over campaigns for Sephora and Piperlime, to pitching and designing Revlon.com, Almay.com to the TRESemme community site. What keeps me excited in design after over 15 years of art direction experience in different media and environments is a concept driven approach that goes beyond the expected. With my design I keep pushing the boundaries of the expected and exploring the possibilities different media channels hold.

Taylor Schwartz

Taylor Schwartz is a freelance videographer and editor. He has an extensive passion for creative projects ranging from documentary to commercial work. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Design with emphasis in Media Arts from California State University Chico, he is actively perusing his creative skills and knowledge in various media fields.

The Los Angeles Egotist

blah blah blah

The San Francisco Egotist

Bringing you the best creativity in the Bay Area and beyond.

The St. Louis Egotist

http://www.thestlouisegotist.com/

Tina Glengary

i make experiences.

Todd Anthony

Creative Director/Writer, Content Director, Community Director

Tony Gannon

Hi, I'm an Editor. Quite possibly the only one on this site! Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Can someone tell me why there might be a field for Sound Designers but not Editors? But hey - I'm also a Sound Designer, so I think I'm in the right place. I've worked with major ad agencies in New York City for the past 8 or so years. I've been freelancing for 4. I've done work on major brands such as Ford, L'Oreal and Tylenol with agencies like Deutsch, McCann and Saatchi & Saatchi. I enjoy working with good Creatives, Art Directors, Copywriters and Designers. Hit me up!

Vickie Sornsilp

Copywriter

Vidur Raswant

I do creative shit.

Wade Cothran

Coming soon to SF.

Will Zschau

It's not that I couldn't function within the walls of financial institution; I'd been doing it for longer than I cared to remember, but the reminding pain would always lay hidden in the questions from strangers. So, Will, what do you do? I write. Oh really? What do you write? Anything. Well, what's anything? You know, anything... for myself. [Cue razor sharp words, good for whittling miniature boats, crafting S'Mores sticks and slicing through blissfully happy ignorance] Interesting. So, how exactly do you make money? [Predictably awkward silence] ...I'm in mortgage. It took me 2 years of debating and 7 years in a heart-wrenching career to finally decide to make the change. Since then, every step I've taken, good or bad, has my footprint branded inside each. And I wouldn't change a single one.

Yee-Shing Yang

Advertising executive specializing in client services and well versed in 360 advertising - digital, traditional, and print/OOH.

Yvonne Leonne

Type A creative with an all or nothing attitude.