bill ecay creative
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cell: 917-***-****
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
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• Extensive experience in print,
interactive and TV/video
• General, direct, promotions and
interactive agency experience
• Exceptional client relations,
presentations and advising on
creative options
• Mentoring and optimizing
multiple creative teams
PROFILE
10/2018 - 06/2021 ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
@ VMLY&R
In October of 2018 Sudler & Hennessey was folded into VMLY&R. My duties remained the same ... raising the creative bar, digital acumen, and presentation skills of my group. I oversaw group project work, resource allocation, workflow, budgets and training. I partner with clients to align strategic imperatives with tactical recommendations.
New York, NY
06/2021 - 05/2022 VP ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
@ Brick City Greenhouse
My responsibilities include directing and mentoring my creative group, working closely with Copy, Account and PMs to insure strategy and execution meet the highest standards. As a key part of the leadership team, I build and own the client relationship, ‘wowing’ them with the work.
Remote
06/2021 - 05/2022 ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
@ EVERSANA InTouch
Conceptualizing and developing creative solutions that meet the highest standards, collaborating with account, strategy, and medical teams, developing and managing a team of creatives, and providing guidance and feedback, presenting creative concepts and solutions in a persuasive manner, staying abreast of emerging trends and new technologies to ensure that the creative work is innovative and relevant. Remote
06/2016 - 10/2018 VP GROUP ART SUPERVISOR
@ Sudler & Hennessey
I was responsible for raising the creative bar, digital acumen and presentation skills of my brand group. I oversaw group project work, resource allocation, workflow, budgets and training. I engaged clients in creative strategy sessions, determining scopes to leverage their strategic imperatives.
New York, NY
09/2013 - 06/2016 VP DIGITAL GROUP ART SUPERVISOR
@ AgencyRx (now DDB Health)
I was responsible for forging a UCD approach to art direction, raising the creative bar, digital acumen and presentation skills of my group. I oversaw group project work, resource allocation, workflow, budgets and training. I engaged clients in creative strategy sessions, determining scopes to leverage their strategic imperatives. New York
01/2011 - 09/2013 DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE SERVICES
@ Medical Knowledge Group
I managed a staff of 14 art directors, designers, presentation artists and print production specialists. I spearheaded the development of the workflow for promotional offerings in a company founded on medical communications. I oversaw all creative department issues, resource allocation, workflow, budgets and training. I worked closely with account teams and clients to align strategic imperatives with tactical recommendations. New York, NY
07/2006 - 01/2011 ACD / INTERACTION DESIGN & UXD
@ Group DCA
I was responsible for developing highly engaging, non-personal online sessions (e-details) direct to HCP’s. As liaison between art directors and the digital production studio, I worked closely with art directors, writers, Flash developers, 3D animators and programmers to bring interactions to life and capture all relevant data. I worked closely with clients to align strategic imperatives with tactical recommendations. Parsippany, NJ
10/2003 - 07/2006 SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
@ Digitas New York, NY
WORK EXPERIENCE
BA GRAPHIC DESIGN
at School of Visual Arts
AAS ADVERTISING ART & DESIGN
at Farmingdale College
EDUCATION
• ADDY / Gold
• MM&M / Silver
• RxClub / Gold
• Art Directors Club of NJ / Gold
• The Global Awards / Bronze
• Communicator Awards / Silver
AWARDS
• UX Design @ General Assembly
• Experience Mapping @ Adaptive Path
CERTIFICATES