Bouncing Back in Advertising

On episode 62 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Alexander Coles who was most recently a Graphic Designer at Gramercy Tech. This is also my 32nd episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Alexander was always the best drawer in his class but really fell in love with graphic design after taking a college course. From there, Alexander hit the ground running in building his skillset.

He’s determined to succeed, has a great work ethic which he learned from being a collegiate athlete, is an animator, web developer, graphic designer, and photographer.

He’s always pushing himself to learn and will put in whatever it takes to succeed. He loves taking on proactive work and is constantly pushing to help brands find their identity.

If you want someone who is passionate, good at what they do, and a great team player, Alexander is for sure your guy. thecolesthings.com

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On episode 61 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Bryan Flynn who was most recently a Creative Director freelancing at Weill Cornell Hospital.

Bryan is an accomplished award-winning writer who has been named the funniest person in advertising twice in their annual stand-up comedy contest.

He’s an experienced presenter and a passionate creative who started his career working in the circus before finding his true calling.

He got his first big break while sleeping on the couch of an edit suite (watch for the full story), loves making people smile, and enjoys wearing multiple hats and working with directors on bringing his vision to life.

He won’t sell himself on this, but rumor has it there isn’t a manifesto brief that he can’t crack.

Check out our episode and reach out to Bryan if you’re looking for a writer who can immediately make an impact on your agency. bryanflynn.net

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On episode 60 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Josh D. Weiss who was most recently an Associate Creative Director/ Art Director at Red Tettemer O’Connell. Josh is also the co-founder of The Side Show Awards, an award show created during COVID-19 to highlight side projects in our industry.

Josh is one of the hardest working people I’ve met. In the last year, in addition to working freelance, Josh has published an entire children’s book, and also created an award show from scratch in only 3 months.

Once Josh sets his mind on something he’s driven to make it happen. He pushes for what he believes in and is willing to not only talk-the-talk but walk-the-walk.

He’s passionate about giving projects his best effort, and whether that's working on a side project or agency brief, Josh is always going to give it his all. He loves presenting to clients, coming up with unique ideas, and pushing people for answers that help him create better work.

If you’re looking for someone who is hungry to succeed, passionate, and able to take on projects that most people would call impossible, Josh is your guy. Just check out the 18 recommendations he has gotten on LinkedIn and you'll see how amazing Josh truly is. joshdweiss.com

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On episode 59 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ted Pedro who was most recently an Art Director Intern at Droga 5.

Ted is a hypebeast who loves bringing his passion for sports, clothing, and street culture to all of his work. He’s a Miami Ad School graduate who is eager to kick off his career and keep the momentum going after winning a few student awards shows.

He wants to be at a creative-led agency where he can work with people who want to make the best work possible. He’s passionate about his ideas, likes having fun, and will always crack a joke to lighten the mood.

In his spare time he’s either taking a Masterclass from Steph Curry, working on his street apparel brand, Freemotive, or participating in D&AD open briefs.

If you’re looking for someone who is hungry to get to work and come up with unique ideas, Ted is your guy. You won’t regret reaching out. tedpedro.com

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On episode 58 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Devin Atherton who was most recently a Copywriter at Trevor//Peter in Toronto.

Devin is a musician turned Copywriter thanks to his love of writing and 94-year-old uncle Bob, who was a copywriter back in his day.

After getting tired of sleeping on kitchen floors while touring, David decided he wanted to pivot to a career where he could use his creative writing for good. After studying Advertising at Hummer College in Canada, Devin got his first agency gig.

He’s a team player, likes joking around, thinking of big ideas, and getting his hands dirty on projects. Similar to when he would write rap music, Devin likes writing punchy lines that make people tick. Plus he's got some production skills under his belt too.

He’s willing to relocate anywhere in the country and is excited to get back to work. You won't regret reaching out to Devin and seeing what he can offer your agency. devinatherton.com

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On episode 57 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ivette Rafael who was most recently a jr art director/design intern at Idea Lab Digital. This was also my 31st episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Ivette fell in love with art from a young age, and when she realized she can turn it into a career she was totally hooked. She believes that design has the power to change the world, which is why she is passionate about creating purpose-driven work that makes an impact.

Ivette is a hard worker who is eager to learn, understands that mistakes only make people better, motivated, is a team player, and extremely enthusiastic about the industry.

When she’s not working, Ivette is either running, listening to podcasts, eating ice cream, or working on her amazing side project, Collages For Change.

Reach out to Ivette if you’re looking for a jr art director/designer who is hungry to succeed. You won’t regret it. ivettedesigns.com

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On episode 56 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Marcos Capriles who was most recently a freelance Senior Copywriter at TheLab & McGarryBowen. This was also my 30th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

As you’ll quickly be able to tell from our interview, Marcos is extremely passionate about the advertising industry and eager to get back to work. He’s a conceptual thinker, a great observer, and prides himself on having a unique perspective due to his worldly travels.

Marcos is looking for a full-time role where he can be a part of a team that wants to make an impact with their work. He speaks fluent Spanish so is able to write for both Latina and American markets, loves photography, cooking, skateboarding, and surfing. In his spare time since COVID he has also been directing voice-over talent along with teaching himself how to code.

If you’re looking for someone who can jump right into your agency, Marcos is your guy. Check out his portfolio and reach out. https://lnkd.in/gMNuCjp

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On episode 55 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Mike O'Malley who was most recently a Group Account Director at BSSP. This was also my 29th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Mike is an experienced Account Manager who excels at client relations and executing big brand partnerships. He prides himself on being resourceful, understanding that even bad experience teach good lessons, and is a firm believer that his skillset is transferrable to any brand, category, or team.

Mike is incredibly committed to doing good work, and also to the people he works with. He wants to get in the trenches with his team and understands that all departments need to work together in order to succeed.

Instead of chasing a certain title, Mike is looking for an opportunity where he can work with bold clients who are hungry to do great work.

Outside of work Mike recently launched an online fishing apparel business and writes articles on LinkedIn along with a blog.

He's ready to make an immediate impact on your agency and you won’t regret reaching out. Check out his portfolio here, yeah an account guy with a portfolio. I LOVE IT www.gianthuman.co

Buy some fishing gear too while you're at it: matthiasallwater.com

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On episode 54 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Andy Halleck who was most recently an Executive Producer/Head of Production at Mackevision. This was also my 28th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Andy is an experienced producer with over 30+ years under his belt. He’s able to handle everything that’s thrown his way because for the most part he’s seen it all. Andy prides himself on staying calm under pressure and knows that overreacting doesn't help the situation.

Through his years he has built a large list of contacts which helps him navigate new projects by knowing exactly who will execute certain campaigns best. He’s eager to be “in the room where it happens” so that he can actively help solve problems.

While he’s had a long career in the agency world, Andy loved his experience at Mackevision and is very much interested in exploring what other CGI or production companies have to offer. That being said he would also love any full-time or freelance situation where he can flex his creative muscles.

If you’re looking for someone who can make an immediate impact, Andy is your guy. You won’t regret reaching out. andyhalleck.com

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On episode 53 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Joel Hanlin who was most recently an Associate Creative Director/Art Director at Mophie. This was also my 26th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Joel started his career on the agency side with 10+ years of experience, but as a challenge to himself, he left the agency world and moved to the brand side where he spent 9 years as an ACD for South Park Digital Studios helping them with numerous campaigns, branding, game design, app development and more.

Now Joel is ready to go back to the agency side where he can continue to grow and mentor young teams. He prides himself on coming up with unique ideas based on his background, likes taking risks, exploring things that haven’t been done before, and being efficient.

He's hungry to get back to work and make an immediate impact on any agency that reaches out. Check out his website and shoot him a note ASAP. You won’t regret it.
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