Paul Nils Stenquist
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304
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Professional Experience
Stenquist Communications LLC, Creative Director.
July, 2004 to present. (Freelance contract work for various clients, including employee training videos for Mercedes-Benz, along with projects for All Things Media, Marketing Links, AutoTrader.com, PNC Bank, Mazda, Lincoln Mercury and others.)
Freelance Journalist/Photographer
Contributor, The New York Times, More than 500 published articles on a variety of subjects from automotive to gardening, decorating and cooking. Many are illustrated with my photos.
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BBDO Detroit, Associate Creative Director, Senior Vice President, June 1994 to June 2004 (Dodge National Advertising and Events, Chrysler International and Corporate), Creative Director on the Mopar account. McCann Erickson Detroit, Creative Director, Senior Vice President, November 1992 to June 1994 (Buick National Advertising ) Young & Rubicam Detroit, Group Creative Director, Senior Vice President, January 1991 to November 1992 (Lincoln National Advertising) McCaffrey & McCall (New York), Senior Copywriter, Vice President, January 1987 to January 1991 (Mercedes-Benz, Falcon Jet) Geer DuBois (New York), Senior Copywriter,
June 1986 to January 1987 (Jaguar)
Bozell & Jacobs (New York), Copywriter,
May 1984 to June 1986
(Jaguar, Association of American Railroads, Ingersoll-Rand, Jockey) Hearst Publishing (New York), Managing Editor of Motor magazine, March 1982 to May 1984, Technical Editor, March 1980 to March 1982 Chicago Board of Education, Teacher, Curriculum Writer September 1971 to March 1980
Education
Master of Arts, English, The University of Chicago Bachelor of Arts, English, Roosevelt University
Advertising Awards
Gold Clio, Best Automotive, Mercedes “Interview,” 1991 National Addy, Best Automotive, Mercedes 1991
Adweek Campaign of the Year, Mercedes, 1990 (I authored two of three spots cited.) Andy, Best Automotive, Mercedes, 1991
Silver Effie, (Dodge Caravan launch, print and television, 1997 Bronze Clio, Dodge Intrepid, "Launch," 1998
Gold Mobius, Dodge Intrepid, four spot campaign, 1998 Houston International Film Festival, Best Automotive, "Zip," 1998 References
Bruce McCall: Author, Illustrator, former CEO/Chief Creative Officer, McCaffrey & McCall, 212-***-****
Gerardo Pavone, Creative Director, international advertising specialist, 248-***-****
Joe Puhy, Former CD on Chevrolet account at Campbell-Ewald 506-***-****