Copy, concepts, creative direction.

Intro

Welcome to my website. Right now I'm working as an Associate Creative Director at the global advertising agency network VML.

Let’s break the ice with 3 truths and a lie:

  • Growing up we had a pet squirrel in the family.

  • As kids, my siblings and I made a YouTube video that got over 30,000 views before we deleted it.

  • I have an ex-boyfriend who now resides in a high-security prison.

  • One time Lucifer himself sat down next to me at a bar.

Portfolio

Examples of my work can be found below. Feel free to browse, but try not to carouse! Ho ho!

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Experience

Before joining VML, I held full-time roles at Fitzco in Atlanta, GA and Saatchi & Saatchi in Los Angeles, CA.

Before that, I worked freelance at Leo Burnett in Chicago, IL; Crispin Porter Bogusky in Boulder, CO; and We Are Alexander in St. Louis, MO.

I also interned at BBDO in New York, NY and New Honor Society in St. Louis, MO.

If you find yourself feeling curious about how I got into this business, you can take a look at my student book.

Accolades

  • Bronze, Finalist (French’s Mustard Beer)

  • Best in Food & Beverage, Best in Art Direction, Audience Honor in Art Direction, Audience Honor in Consumer Brand (French's Mustard Beer)

  • National Silver (French's Mustard Beer)

  • Best in Music Category (Glotis)

  • 2020/2021
    Finalist - October 2020

    2018/2019
    Finalist - September 2018

    2017/2018
    Bronze - October 2017
    Finalist - February 2018

    2016/2017
    Silver - October 2016
    Bronze - November 2016
    Finalist - January 2017
    Finalist - March 2017

  • 2018
    The Sh!t That Won - August 2018

    2017
    The Sh!t That Came So Close to Winning - February 2017
    Shortlisted Sh!t - February 2017

    2016
    The Sh!t That Came So Close to Winning - November 2016

  • Client: Goodwill - Sept. 2017
    Concepted and wrote copy with an art director on a campaign that won Judges' Choice. The art director in question won a freelance gig at Crispin as a result.

    Client: Love Has No Labels - Sept. 2016
    Top 10 finalist selected to do a live pitch at the New York Times HQ. Presented to CCOs, CEOs, CSOs and ECDs from eight of the best advertising agencies in the country: Crispin, 72andSunny, Wieden+Kennedy, Joan, BSS&P, VB&P, Ogilvy and JWT. Won a freelance gig at Crispin.

  • Futures, Class of 2015

  • Most Promising Multicultural Students, Class of 2015

Closing remarks

I hope you’ve enjoyed your time perusing my little corner of the world wide web. I will forever remain a student of advertising and communication arts, pursuing big ideas, breakthrough thinking, and standout craft. There’s always a new challenge to meet, problem to solve, or skill to learn in this crazy industry, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

Peace, love, and understanding,
-Evan