Creative Director, Copywriter
Experience
First Place AZ. Director, Mulzet Center for Expression, January 2023 to present. Leading all creative development for non-profit organization that addresses critical life needs of adults with autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Issues include housing, healthcare, employment and civic engagement.
RIESTER, Phoenix. Chief Creative Officer, Partner, 1991 to present. Clients have included Arizona Department of Health Services, Citizens Clean Elections Commission, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, California Department of Conservation, Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Gilead Sciences, Global Blood Therapeutics.
McCann-Erickson/Phillips-Ramsey. Phoenix. Senior Copywriter, 1988 to 1991. Clients included Doubletree Hotels, Safeway, PetSmart, Arizona Public Service.
Crume, Dallas. Copywriter, 1986 to 1988. Multiple business-to-business clients.
DBG&H, Dallas. Copywriter, 1984 to 1986. Multiple real estate clients.
Nebe Communications, Lubbock. Junior Art Director and Copywriter. 1982 to 1984. Multiple grocery clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Texas Tech University
University of North Texas, Painting and Drawing Major
Columbia University, McCann-Erickson Management Training
Awards and Affiliations
Advertising Person of the Year, American Advertising Federation, 2023
Creative Director of the Year, American Advertising Federation
Copywriter of the Year — twice, American Advertising Federation
Local and National Addy Awards, Communications Arts Annuals, Graphis Advertising Annual, Mercury Radio Awards
FirstPlace, Board of Directors — past
Audubon Arizona, Board Board Chair and Board of Directors — past
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