Bouncing Back in Advertising

On Episode 122 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed April Soetarman who was most recently an Experiential Designer/ACD at Campfire. This is also my 80th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

April is a total rockstar whose interview blew me away. She is an artist, designer, teacher, and writer who has a background in architecture, immersive installations, narrative design, and public art.

She loves challenging herself to solve difficult problems, is always learning, works across multiple mediums, and in addition to being a strong conceptual thinker, she also has the hard skills to create with her adobe, 3D, coding & illustration skills.

Outside of her advertising work she started WeirdSideProjects.com where she got famous for guerrilla street art, creating physical street signs with unique quotes, and making Twitter bots. These exhibits/installations were created by April to share certain feelings with the world.

If you’re interested in someone who will make an immediate impact, you should reach out to April ASAP. aprilsoetarman.com

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On Episode 121 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Bernie O'Dowd who was most recently a freelance Creative Director/Art Director at Innocean. This is also my 79th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Bernie is a “professional creative person” who excels in art direction, illustration, and skateboarding. He likes chasing opportunities over money, prides himself on his ability to write, and likes the idea of being able to mentor young creatives.

He is a strong believer that insights should play a large role in the work, and while he “loves focusing on the visuals, it’s the ideas that drive him, because the art part is wasted if there isn’t a worthy, working concept to build on.”

Outside of his advertising work, Bernie runs an Instagram account called @Sk8boardingsaves with 51k followers that he uses as a daily love letter to skaters.

Reach out to Bernie if you’re looking for someone who is passionate about advertising and excited to create great work. You won’t regret it. bernieodowdcreative.com

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On Episode 120 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Zachary Lim who was most recently a Senior Copywriter at FCB Chicago. This is also my 78th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

As a Philippine native, with dual citizenship, Zachary prides himself on bringing US agencies a unique perspective thanks to his international understanding of the world. He’s a team player, loves coming up with insightful and culturally relevant ideas, and wants to work with nice people who are passionate about creating great work.

Zachary also understands that ads are supposed to make you feel some type of way, which is why he wants to create significant work, over popular work.

He’s excited by what hasn’t been done and has already gotten international recognition through young creative competitions, like winning gold in the young creative digital brief at Cannes. Reach out to Zachary if you’re looking for a writer who can immediately make an impact on your agency. zachlim.squarespace.com

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On Episode 119 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Brian Jung who was most recently a Creative Director at Publicis. This is also my 77th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Brian does a little bit of everything. He started his career coloring comics and working in character development before pivoting to advertising. He’s a workaholic who writes screenplays for short films, creates art installations, and is a former pro gamer and content creator on Twitch.

He created his first website in the 6th grade and instantly fell in love with the overlap between tech & art. He knows that the best creative comes from inspiration in the real world, has worked all across the world in the USA, Europe, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand.

He likes getting out of his comfort zone, focuses on being the best manager and leader he can be, is ready to guide the next generation of creative leaders, knows that people learn more from failure than success, and loves being involved in the day-to-day business and client relations as well as the creative.

If you’re looking for someone with 15+ years of experience who can hit the ground running, and mentor teams on the way, then Brian is your guy. creativejedi.com

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On Episode 118 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Pat Feehery who’s currently a freelance Creative Director/Art Director/Designer at Chemistry in Atlanta. This is also my 76th episode in partnership with The Avail List

Pat lives for the industry hustle. He started his career working in construction, then took his passion for storytelling to the Creative Circus in Atl.

He’s a hands-on Creative Director who loves to be involved in the brainstorming process. Just like all of us, he’s constantly thinking, and overthinking, and sometimes even needs to remind himself to turn his brain off.

He really appreciates the craft, is able to lead everything from concept to presentation, and then from presentation to production. He also understands that every part of the process is as important as the next.

Reach out to Pat if you’re looking for a hard-working industry vet who is really to get to work. feerindustries.com

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On Episode 117 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Brian Tawlks who was most recently a Group Creative Director at HANGAR12. This is also my 75th episode in partnership with The Avail List

Brian is an industry veteran who is constantly pushing himself to learn the latest software and platforms.

He loves collaborating with strategy & account, mentoring younger teams, and strives to solve business problems with creativity.

Even though his last name is Tawlks, he promises that he’s a great listener who understands that our industry is at a turning point where brands can really make an impact on the world.

If you’re looking for someone with 20+ years of experience, who can make an immediate impact on your agency or business, Brian is your guy. Don’t hesitate to reach out. briantawlks.com

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On Episode 115 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ben Creekmore who is currently a freelance copywriter at Laundry Service but looking to land a full-time role. This is also my 73rd episode in partnership with The Avail List

Ben is looking for an opportunity to grow, be challenged, and work with people as passionate as he is. He’s persistent, relentless, competitive, open to learning, and always has his finger on the pulse of culture.

He considers himself an ad nerd, is always willing to go the extra mile while concepting, and loves to infuse his borderline immature sense of humor into his work.

Reach out to Ben if you’re looking for someone who is ready to make an immediate impact on your agency. bencreekmore.com

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On Episode 116 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Kamryn Loy who was most recently an Art Director and Motion Designer at the Cashmere Agency. This is also my 74th episode in partnership with The Avail List

After starting her career singing on broadway, Kamryn pivoted to advertising where she was able to bring her love of storytelling to life.

She’s constantly teaching herself new skills which is how she has become proficient in animation, illustration, VFX, and scriptwriting. She prides herself on being a great listener, taking feedback well, and not being afraid to look foolish while staying up to date on the latest trends.

If you’re looking for someone with 20 years of experience who can take a project from concepting all the way through production, you won’t regret reaching out. kaleidary.com

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On Episode 114 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Mitesh Addhate who was most recently an Art Director at Ogilvy. This is also my 72nd episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Mitesh is a Miami Ad School grad with aspirations to be an agency CCO. He trusts the journey, wants to surround himself with good people, and is a true problem solver.

He understands that this industry requires patience, finding a good mentor, and talking things into existence. He has a never-quit mentality and is always his biggest critic. He is also always looking for constructive criticism so that he can make his work better.

He loves working in advertising and uses the motto “proceed with passion” to help him create work that he is proud of. Reach out to Mitesh if you’re looking for someone who is hungry to succeed. You won’t regret it. miteshaddhate.com

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On episode 113 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Dainon Moody who was most recently a Senior Creative Copywriter/Managing Editor at CCH Marketing. This is also my 71st episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Dainon is a true copywriter. Meaning he loves the craft, knows the power of words, and has even written a few books.

He’s eager to create work that he’s proud of, doesn’t need hand-holding, and can figure out things on his own with little info.

He has a wide range of experience from his years as a journalist and is more than ready to jump in the driver's seat and begin giving back to your agency. Reach out to learn more. behance.net/dainonmoody

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