Bouncing Back in Advertising

On Episode 133 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed JoJo Wang who was most recently a graphic designer at STN Digital. This is also my 91st episode in partnership with The Avail List.

In addition to graphic design, JoJo excels as an illustrator, lettering artist, and animator. She is looking forward to working with great people and prides herself on being friendly, easy to work with, and professional.

No matter the assignment, JoJo always puts her best foot forward and is able to tailor her creative style to fit any brand that she works on. 

Outside of work, she is hoping to create more outdoor paintings that she can add to the ‘murals’ portion of her portfolio. Reach out to JoJo if you’re looking for a hungry creative ready to make an immediate impact. jojowangdesigns.com

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On Episode 131 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Richard Pass who was most recently a GCD/Art Director at InnOcean. This is also my 89th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Richard is an easy-going creative who is all about teamwork. He understands that multiple people solving a problem is better than just one. He also really believes in creative leadership and mentoring younger teams.

He’s a computer geek who has taught himself how to write java/code, loves getting in the trenches with his teams, enjoys writing, LOVES presenting, and prioritizes research before jumping into a brief.

He’s really looking forward to helping any brand tell its story, and is eager to make an impact no matter where he ends up. Reach out now if you’re looking for a biscuit lover with a great about me, who is ready to hit the ground running. richardpass.com

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On Episode 130 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Kati Haberstock who was most recently the head of production and business affairs at Mekanism. This is also my 88th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Kati started her career delivering coffee for the Beastie Boys before becoming a line producer, opening Framestore LA, and then finding her way to more traditional production. Now, with 20+ years of experience, Kati knows every possible trick to make sure productions go according to plan...even though they never do.

She can do everything from live-action, to print, social, animation, and even VFX. While she is capable of wearing 1000 hats, Kati is hoping to find an opportunity where she can focus on 2-3 accounts vs an entire agency. She’s even willing to go brand side for the right opportunity.

Kati knows the importance of teamwork and making good relationships. She’s organized, great at public speaking, and good with numbers which makes her a true production triple threat. One of her best qualities though is being fearless.

She totally loves what she does and brings a great attitude to the office each day. If you’re looking for an executive producer who wants to break down barriers and hit the ground running your search stops here. Reach out today.

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On Episode 129 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Amy Lim who was most recently a social strategy intern at Movers & Shakers. This is also my 87th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Amy was recently hired as a full-time Art Director at Momentum Worldwide, and even though she isn’t looking for a full-time role I still wanted to give her the attention she deserves.

Amy started in strategy before successfully pivoting into Art Direction after realizing her true passion for creating. She’s eager to work with good people who want to make the work as strong and impactful as she does. She prioritizes work that connects people and culture, enjoys making her audience think, and loves working on multiple clients with different tones.

She is dedicated to her craft and pours herself into every project she works on, while also making sure to find insights before blowing out ideas.

In her spare time, she’s a painter and photographer and even has a section of her portfolio where she shows off her work.

While you can’t hire her, you should defiantly reach out to say what’s up. amylim.me

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On Episode 128 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Julie Berman who was most recently a copywriting intern at BBH. This is also my 86th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Julie was recently hired as a jr. copywriter at Doner, but since she’s so awesome I still wanted to share her story.

Ever since she can remember, Julie was always into writing. To her mom's surprise, she would always prefer writing in a notebook vs playing with toys.

Julie wants to create work that leaves an impact on the people watching it. She knows that in order to do so she needs to stay up to date on culture and come up with ideas that break through the clutter. Her curious attitude helps her explore directions that haven’t been done before, knows how to take constructive criticism, and works really well under pressure.

Her ambition to succeed has already helped her win multiple student awards. While you can’t hire her now you should definitely keep an eye out for her. bermistheword.com

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On Episode 127 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Aarti Thamma who was most recently an Art Directing intern at Saatchi and Saatchi. This is also my 85th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Aarti started her career by getting a bachelors degree in business and an MBA in marketing. After going door-to-door selling Mutual Funds she realized that her real passion was in creative, and figuring out the why behind people purchasing certain products.

After that realization she setup a small creative business with her friends where she helped small businesses in her community grow. She continued working on her craft at the Miami Ad School, pays a lot of attention to detail, makes sure to do research on the brands she’s working on, and loves to collaborate.

She’s a people person who loves thinking beyond just the brief deliverables, and credits the fact that she has lived in the Middle East, India and the US for having a larger understanding of the world.

Reach out to Aarti if you’re looking for young talent who is eager to make a difference at your agency. aartithamma.com

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On Episode 126 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Pedro Bacic who was most recently an Associate Creative Director/Art Director freelancing at Havas. This is also my 84th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

In addition to being a kite maker and weekend chef, Pedro has worked at both large and small agencies all around the country. He cares about working with great people, always focuses on craft, and prides himself on getting the best out of the teams he works with.

Pedro loves getting clients to buy work that they don’t usually go for, always connects his ideas to larger insights, and constantly breaks the rules when it comes to concepting. Reach out to Pedro if you’re looking for a team player who is ready to make an impact at your agency. pedrobacic.com

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On Episode 125 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Bernardo Dalla who was most recently a Jr. Art Director/Marketing assistant at Florida International University. This is also my 83rd episode in partnership with The Avail List.

After being nicknamed “The Creative Guy” at Law school, Bernardo realized that he needed to follow his heart and pursue a career in advertising. He loves work that taps into culture, is always looking to learn, and loves creating.

While at Law School he taught himself the Adobe Creative Suite with YouTube tutorials, and then continued to refine his craft by going to Miami Ad School. He’s always optimistic, loves working in the adverting industry, and has a side project where he films & edits videos while traveling.

As he puts it best, his “ever-curious nature makes him the Indiana Jones of creative ideas.” Reach out to Bernardo if you’re looking for someone with a great attitude who can immediately help your agency. bernardodalla.com

Oh yeah, he already has a work permit, so no need to worry about that : )

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On Episode 124 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Patrick Miranda who was most recently an Art Director at Pace Communications. This is also my 82nd episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Patrick started working as a bartender in NYC, then pivoted to advertising after meeting a coworker who taught illustration at SVA.

Titles don’t mean much to him, and instead Patrick would rather be known for the work he puts into the world. He wants to mentor junior teams, concept for large campaigns, and wants to be “a conductor, not just the pianist.”

He’ll say yes to everything (which he knows is both good and bad), loves design, speaks fluent copy, and is always trying to keep the left and right side of his brain happy. patrickmiranda.com

Reach out to Patrick if you’re looking for someone to make an immediate impact on your agency.

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On Episode 123 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Matthew Beck who was most recently an Associate Creative Director/Copywriter freelancing at Merkle in Chicago. This is also my 81st episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Early in his career, Matthew wanted to take his love for writing and become an author or journalist. Thankfully he found the next best thing. Advertising.

Matthew believes that his ability to improvise and think on the fly is what separates him from other creatives. He loves to solve problems, write scripts, and understands the expectations required to thrive in this industry.

He is open to learning about all opportunities, and with the recent rise in health and wellness, believes that Pharma is going to become a hot space for creatives.

Matthew is actively working on changing the narrative that comes with being a freelancer and shares weekly wisdom on his Linkedin page. Check it out and reach out to Matt ASAP to learn how he can make a direct impact on your agency. bloodandcopy.com

You won’t regret it.

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