a creative leader & mentor. methodical print designer turned digital technician. visual storyteller. amateur atari player. semi-pro nintendo player. athletic junky. aspiring clothing designer. amateur chef. chicken wing connoisseur. boston terrier dad.
some things to describe me:
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a drive and passion instilled from a mother who had me at 18.
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compassion and camaraderie taught while playing little league sports. particularly always at a higher level.
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a competitive nature obtained from the wet grass to the concrete courts of buffalo, ny.
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a deep love for art and brand history.
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a student to great leadership gained from my grandfather. who was a professional baseball player.
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an old school mentality. work hard and have a deep desire for what you do. the rest will take care of itself.
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a passion for the process of storytelling and creating work grounded in human truth.
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love and respect for team collaboration and honest communication.
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career:
first degree, design. second degree, marketing.
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two decades of experience in client and agency facing roles. ranging from sr. designer to creative director.
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work in the ad world includes Allstate, Kraft, Coors Light, Samsung, Philip Morris, Boost Mobile, SunTrust Bank, People Inc, Seneca Resort & Casinos, and Fraser Yachts Worldwide.
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freelance work includes New Era Cap Co., Dick’s Sporting Goods, Heineken, Charlotte Hornets, Sacramento Kings, and Philadelphia Eagles.
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most recent, learning an invaluable education. thank you, Leo.
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future, to be continued…
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what i'm known for: leadership within clean, thoughtful design
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best advice: you learn most from failing.
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fun fact: there's nothing like the smell of fresh jordans. straight from the box.
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something people may not know? i once planned and trained to climb mt. everest.
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contact:
mike.downey@theDowneyProject.com
chicago, IL 60611
work:
Work history
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Creative Director, DesignertheDowneyProject
Chicago, United StatesFreelance
Sr. Art DirectorLeo Burnett
- Chicago, United StatesFull Time
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Skills
- Advertising
- Creative Direction
- Art Direction
- Graphic Design
- Design Direction
- Marketing
- Social Media Advertising
- UX Design
- Integrated Advertising
- Brand Developent
- Brand Design
Education
Business MarketingThe Art Institute
- Fort Lauderdale, United States
Graphic DesignThe Art Institute
- Pittsburgh, United States