Creative Director
Resume:
Professional summary
Creative Director with **+ years of experience, renowned for transforming brand engagement and visibility across notable clients like Honda and Acura. Harnessing a distinctive blend of skills in pitching, concepting, branding, and copywriting, this visionary leader has a track record of capturing 80% of new pitches and steering campaigns to win multiple awards. Eager to deploy groundbreaking strategies and lead creative teams towards unprecedented successes.
Employment history
Associate Creative Director
Pinnacle, Chicago, IL — Feb 2021 - 2024
Introduced groundbreaking campaigns for major brands, resulting in a 80% pitch win rate.
Pioneered innovative campaigns for Honda, Weather Tech, and Diaper Genie, enhancing brand visibility.
Elevated Pinnacle's creative direction, securing high-profile projects and awards. Winner of (3) Gold Telly Awards
Fostered a team environment that nurtured award-winning campaigns for top brands. Asssociate Creative Director
RealWorld Marketing, Scottsdale, AZ — Jun 2017 - Feb 2021 Led a creative team of ten designers, motion designers, and copywriters Oversaw creative for Honda and Acura
Led team to grow business by 40%, securing 60% of new bids; pivotal in Honda rebranding, sparking lucrative sales numbers.
Spearheaded a dynamic rebranding campaign for Detroit Honda Dealers, setting the stage for a significant company sale.
Creative Director / Copywriter
Socks With Sandals, West Hollywood, CA — Jun 2014 - Feb 2017 Wrote music video treatments for platinum selling musicians Jhene AIko, Mario, and Omarion.
Traveled the world documenting musician Mario's world tour. Directed hit music videos, increasing artist visibility and fan engagement. Launched 'Mario Mondays' web series, boosting online presence and audience interaction.
Creative / Filmmaker
Tattoo Projects Advertising Agency, Charlotte, NC — Jun 2012 - May 2014 Transformed client visions into award-winning campaigns for Sheetz, Remington and Hoover, enhancing their market footprint.
Passionately directed campaigns for major brands, clinching 7 ADDYs and Ad Ages Small Agency of the Year accolade.
Writer/ Editor
Lightstream Pictures, Santa Monica, CA — Dec 2011 - Jun 2012 Production Assistant
Enhanced film's appeal, securing A-List talent by editing impactful sizzle reel for '2:22'. Meticulously provided script coverage, ensuring content quality and alignment with production goals.
Played a key role in production team, assisting in diverse tasks to ensure smooth project execution.
Contact information
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Skills
Copywriting
Video Editing
Concepting
Leading a Creative Team
Pitching
Branding
Links
James Leary's Vimeo
James Leary
Creative Director
Education
The Los Angeles Film School, Los Angeles, CA — Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 Graduated with honors, recieving award for best student thesis film. The Groundlings Improv
One of the youngest graduates of "the Harvard of Comedy" with notable alumni Will Ferrrell, Paul Ruebens, Kathy Griffin, and many more...
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