Creative Director // Art Director

When not in an Uber, I’m driven by results.

Hi, I’m Mike.

I grew up in traditional advertising, but I’ve never believed in traditional solutions. I like finding the unexpected angle, making a complicated problem simple, and turning a good idea into something people actually want to watch, share, experience or talk about.

My route to advertising was anything but direct. Before getting here, I was an animal butler, a government fuel procurer, a fitness trainer, a zoo marketer and a treatment designer. Each job gave me a different perspective on people, storytelling and making things happen. Turns out, the detours were pretty useful.

Today, I bring that same curiosity to creative work, from building brand platforms to exploring what film, social, experiences and emerging technology can do together. I'm always looking for new tools and new ways to take an idea somewhere unexpected.

Experience

Freelance, Creative Director | Art Director // ‘25–26

Doner, Creative Director // ‘23–25

Verizon, Associate Creative Director // ‘19–22

Freelance, Associate Creative Director | Art Director // ‘18

Commonwealth/McCann, Associate Creative Director // ‘15–17

JWT, Senior Art Director // ‘13–15

Deutsch, Art Director // ‘11–12

Chiat|Day LA, Art Director // ‘09–10

Recognitions

Cannes Lions  Silver, Bronze, Shortlist x5 

One Show  Gold, Silver, Bronze x2, Merit x6, Shortlist x4 

Webby Awards  People’s Voice Winner

Sports Clio Gold, Silver, Bronze x3

Clio Bronze

Shorty Awards  Gold, Bronze x2, Finalist 

ADC Gold, Silver, Bronze x2

Effies  Bronze x2, Finalist x2 

NY Festivals  Gold x2, Silver x2, Bronze x4, Finalist