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On Episode 153 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Mindy Haidle who was most recently the CEO of Heart Creative as well as a lifelong brand strategist. This is also my 111th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Mindy studied philosophy and in addition to always asking the tough questions, she has a lifelong curiosity about the human brain.
She loves consumer research, uncovering complex paths to purchase, building brand narratives that resonate with the right audience, and excels at turning lots of research into one-page reviews.
She considers herself the queen of building rapport with C-suites, and creative teams, and understands the value in learning about people's different perspectives.
If youâre looking to understand your consumer better, and want someone who is a great listener and ready to work, donât hesitate to reach out to Mindi.
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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 sheâs 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 youâre looking for an authentic creative who can immediately impact your agency, you won't regret reaching out.
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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 youâre 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
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On Episode 150 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Lia Aprile who is currently a freelance script writer. This is also my 108th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Lia started off as an actress in NYC before transitioning to a career in script writing. She credits this experience for making her a better writer and ultimately helping her understand the power in spoken words.
In addition to being a writer, Lia also has tons of production experience which she uses to her advantage. She is a great collaborator who not only works fast, but knows how to get the job done well.
Reach out to Lia if youâre looking for someone to take your brand story to the next level. https://lnkd.in/evhGgra9
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On Episode 149 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Brion Nuda Rosch who was most recently a project/program manager at Play Studio. This is also my 107th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Coming out of COVID19, Brion doesnât like the phrase âgetting back to normal,â because he believes that ânormalâ was never good enough. Itâs exactly why he is focused on getting back to a ânew better.â
Brion comes from an art background and considers himself an artist, designer, curator, director, producer, and collaborator.
In addition to his love for art, Brionâs specialty is using his strategic thinking to get different departments to work better, together.
He can wear multiple hats, loves getting his hands dirty on projects, misses in-person contact, and is a total people person.
Reach out to Brion if youâre looking for someone who can immediately make the work better. brionnudarosch.com
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On Episode 148 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Chris Baker who was most recently an Associate Creative Director/Copywriter freelancing at Forsman & Bodenfors. This is also my 106th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Chris only found out about creative advertising from watching MadMen. Once he realized it could be a real career, he worked his way into the Creative Circus where he would learn to master his craft.
He enjoys working at smaller agencies because he gets to learn from smart people on a more personal level. Chris is also a strong believer that brands should be making fewer TV commercials, but way more videos.
He loves getting scrappy on productions, and even though heâs a writer, he enjoys getting his hands dirty with photography and videography.
Check out his site to not only see his amazing work, but to also hear how he lived out of his Subaru Outback for over a year during covid. https://lnkd.in/epJ63G5n
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On Episode 147 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Brandon Bayer who has recently bounced back by accepting a job as a Creative Director at Square. This is also my 105th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Ever since he was young, Brandon knew that he wanted to turn his passion for painting and drawing into a creative profession.
Brandon is a strong believer that all departments in an agency should work more closely and is an emphatic team leader who is excited to create work that gets noticed.
In his spare time, he works with a consulting company where he gives branding and creative advice to smaller stage companies. He has even had Bill Gates review his work.
While you canât hire Brandon because heâs already been taken, you can check out his portfolio here and be jealous you didn't get to him in time. brandonbayer.com
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On Episode 146 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Sophia Kressierer who recently bounced back by becoming a senior strategist in Cultural Innovation at the Cashmere agency. This is also my 104th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Everything that Sophia does as a strategist comes from their unique understanding of culture. Sophia is a fresh thinker who thrives on uncovering real human truths that motivate certain behaviors & actions.
Sophia has a hungry brain, is always curious, dedicated to solving DEI issues within agencies, and whether at home or in the office, prides themselves on never turning off their strategy-driven brain.
While I love everything about Sophiaâs drive, one of my favorite parts is that they are a strategist who has a portfolio. Check it out here. https://lnkd.in/ezam47KK
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On Episode 145 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ash Ramirez who was most recently the DEI director at the Many. This is also my 103rd episode in partnership with The Avail List
Ash has worked in advertising for over 6 years, and although they love solving these particular unique challenges, Ash is open to bringing their expertise to other industries where diversity, equity, and inclusion are just as important.
In their spare time, Ash started a nonprofit catering to creative mentorship to women of color. So far they have worked with over 1,500 women.
While Ash is interested in all types of agencies, they really enjoyed working in smaller independent shops because they could get more done, faster.
If youâre looking for someone who has lots of passion, isn't afraid to have tough conversations, and is a total people person, you'll regret not reaching out to Ash immediately.
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On Episode 144 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ebelle Weng who is a Junior art director that just graduated from Art Center College of design. This is also the 102nd episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Ebelle used to be a stand-up comic, which means she loves working on campaigns that make people laugh. She loves concepting big ideas, considers herself a very animated person, and is open to both working at an agency, or In-house for a brand like Disney.
She can comp like crazy, is a team player, smiles too much, and loves working in a fast-paced environment. Ebelle is constantly teaching herself new software and has recently been geeking out on Figma.
Reach out to Ebelle if youâre looking for a dog person, who loves fan fiction, and is ready to hit the ground running. ebelleweng.com
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On Episode 143 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Michael Walsh who was most recently an ACD art director at Familiar Creatures. This is also my 101st episode in partnership with The Avail List.
In college, Michael originally majored in Communications/PR, then halfway into his degree added Graphic design. That means heâs able to concept ideas, while also bringing them to life in an eye-catching way.
He loves finding a solution to brand problems, is very interested in cause-related work, and is eager to hit the ground running on good briefs, with even better people.
In high school, he was voted most dependable and continues to get the job done at all levels. In his spare time, Michael works on his personal project called, Creative Cabinet (creativecabinet.org) where he matches creatives with political candidates who need help campaigning.
Reach out to Michael if youâre looking for someone who is hungry to get to work. walshdidthat.com
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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. Sheâs 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 youâre looking for someone who is infatuated with design, every dog she meets, and pickle juice, you better reach out to Abby ASAP. abbyvanprooyen.com
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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.
Heâs 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 youâre looking for a ânerdâ with no ego, who is always eager to help, reach out to Erik immediately. https://lnkd.in/exfS544B
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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 youâre looking for a Senior producer who can wear multiple hats. maxgheysens.com/
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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.
Sheâs 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 youâre looking for a young creative who is determined to make a difference. https://lnkd.in/dNYSZu9b
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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.
Heâs 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 youâre looking for someone who is passionate about what they do, and excited to make a difference. marksingerux.com
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On Episode 137 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed John Benedict who was most recently a freelance Creative Director/Writer at VMLY&R. This is also my 95th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Ever since he could remember, John has always enjoyed writing and creative problem-solving. He wants to âbalance concept and craft at the highest level possible, to the benefit of culture, company, and clientâ in that order.
Heâs a strong believer that people are way more important than what clients he gets to work on, is passionate about both learning, and unlearning to stay ahead of the curve, and prides himself on being able to turn simple ideas into award-winning campaigns.
Although he has been freelancing since 2016, he is eager to hunker down and be at an agency for a while so that he can fully immerse himself in the work, team, and culture.
Reach out to John if youâre looking for an industry vet who can make an immediate difference. Check out his website and beard here. benedictlikeeggs.com
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On Episode 136 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Bryce Isaacson who was most recently a Senior Copywriter freelancing at TBWA. This is also my 94th episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Bryce was born in Denver but raised in Buenos Aires which he credits for giving him a unique perspective on the world. Upon returning to the states he âignored the career advice of his parentsâ and studied advertising at BYU & VCU Brandcenter.
Bryce has built a career through freelancing but is ready for a full-time role with a partner and team. Heâs hard-working, brings naive innocence to briefs, and is always teaching himself how to get better.
Outside of work, Bryce is a huge cartoon fan. In his spare time, he also reviews and critiques theatre. Reach out if youâre looking for someone hungry to succeed. He's looking at you adam&eveDDB
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On Episode 135 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Sammi Drbal who just graduated from the Creative Circus studying Graphic Design. This is also my 93rd episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Sammy started her career as a wedding florist, where she quickly realized that she could harness her creativity into a career. Not long after, she heard about The Creative Circus and instantly fell in love with Graphic Design.
Sheâs passionate about brining brands to life visually, and uses her love for fashion, food, and hospitality as inspiration for her work. Living a sustainable lifestyle is important to her, which is why sheâs hoping to work for a company that wants to change the world.
Sheâs proficient in adobe suits, always teaching herself new skills, understands that unless the client is over the moon, the job isnât done, and has already won a few stunt awards.
Make sure to check out the bonus section of her portfolio, and try not to get distracted by her always changing hair color. drbal-like-gerbil.com
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On Episode 134 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Jason Sturgill who is currently a freelance Illustrator/Art Director/Designer in Portland Oregon. This is also my 92nd episode in partnership with The Avail List.
Jason started a record label in the late 90s before pivoting to become an interactive producer, strategist, and then designer. He has always been a curator of the arts and is currently an Adjunct Professor teaching graphic design.
Heâs passionate about ideas, loves working with people who have different experiences than him, knows when to lean on other people, and actually enjoys having a loose title so that he can play multiple roles.
Jason credits his weird career trajectory, and ability to think outside the box on unconditional ideas for why he has succeeded at such great companies like Wieden + Kennedy & Nike.
In his spare time, You can find Jason creating beer labels for a local brewery. Check out his work & reach out to Jason ASAP. jasonsturgill.com
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