About
I’m a versatile Creative Director
In my 14 years in the industry, I’ve created ads, brands, websites, content, and music for some of the world’s biggest brands. I’ve worked in the trenches, managed teams, and made award-winning work with some of the best in the business. Whatever the brief, I’m always eager to create what’s next.
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Awards
I’ve gotten my share of gold stars
Partners
I’ve worked with incredible partners
Experience
And I’ve worked at amazing places
2021 – 2023
Creative Director + Partner
Shion Studio, San Francisco
I co-ran the agency, led creative on all accounts, presented regularly to C-Suite executives, managed a team of creatives, generated new business, and helped the agency take home a number of awards.
Clients
Myriad Genetics, Golden State Warriors, Vella, Bayer, Ithaca Hummus, Meta, Uber, Boots
Highlights
Wins at the Clios, Webbys, Awwwards, w3s, and more
Working with a dream team
2020 – Now
Founder + Creative Director
Kaz Audio, San Francisco
In late 2020, I started a music house called Kaz and ran it on the side. It started as a custom music shop, and quickly turned into a studio specializing in supervision, sonic branding, audio post, and spatial audio.
Clients
Nike, Apple, Pepsi, Samsung, Heineken, Merrell, Kettle, Barbarian, Big Spaceship
Highlights
Wins at the w3, Telly, AVA, and Communicator Awards
QuickFrame Partnership with Ryan Reynolds
2019 – 2021
Associate Creative Director
Kettle/Code + Theory, New York
I led creative on several high-profile accounts, helped bring in multiple new clients, and created meaningful work, including a Pride campaign for L’Oréal. A year into my time there, Kettle was bought by Code & Theory.
Clients
L'Oréal, Nike, Apple, Walmart, Discover Student Loans, SoFi, Milani, New Business
Highlights
Win at the Webbys
Helping bring in 5 new clients
2016 – 2019
Senior Copywriter
R/GA, New York
I brought dozens of campaigns, videos, experiences, products, and more to life for Samsung. I also launched a massive programmatic campaign for Walt Disney World that involved thousands of ads.
Clients
Samsung, Walt Disney World, Mercedes, Ally, Verizon, Equinox, Ad Council
Highlights
Producing more work than I ever had at that time
Helped win multiple pitches
2015 – 2016
Copywriter
Swirl/McGarryBowen, San Francisco
I worked at McGarryBowen back when they were Swirl. I wrote for a number of big brands, and my work for Cool Effect was nominated at the Webby Awards. I was also sent to a 4As course for Future Leaders.
Clients
Microsoft, Hidden Valley, Kingsford Charcoal, Cool Effect, iON Cameras
Highlights
Webby Nomination
Sent to 4As course for Future Leaders
2010 – 2015
Copywriter
Campbell Ewald, Detroit
I wrote for dozens of brands, helped bring in 14 new accounts, won a handful of awards, was nominated by the CEO for Crain's 20 in their 20s, and was sent to the Lowe Institute for Future Leaders.
Clients
Cadillac, Zipcar, Ghirardelli, GM, Detroit Lions, FSA, University of Michigan Health System
Highlights
Won 9 awards
Nominated for Crain’s 20 In Their 20s