Bouncing Back in Advertising

On Episode 92 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ellie Sullum (She / Her) who was most recently a Digital Director at the Campus Election Engagement Project and is also a Writer & Narrative Strategist. This is my 52nd episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Ellie is passionate about political advertising, art & culture. Her ultimate goal is to use her love for advertising to make the world a better place.

She’s ambitious and is on a mission to get Gen Z into politics. She’s great for team mortal, genuine, supportive, and really cares about her team and co-workers.

Ellie also understands the importance of listening and has the “secret sauce” on how to create messaging that gets noticed by Gen Z.

If you’re looking for someone who is multi-faceted and hungry to succeed, you should definitely reach out to Ellie. https://lnkd.in/gm2VyCt

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On Episode 91 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Sunita Deshpande who is currently a freelance ACD/Writer at The Community.

Sunita co-founded the Side Show Awards, and has written a children’s book, multiple short films, comedy sketches, and also does improv and acting. So yeah, she does it all.

She credits her 7th-grade teacher for getting her into advertising and is a big believer in side projects. Sunita loves working on multiple clients at a time and believes that the more work she is doing, the better her brain works.

She has never missed a deadline in her entire career, loves to present, and won’t complain when she is needed to help out on less glamorous projects.

Reach out to Sunita if you’re looking for a kick-ass writer who is ready to make an impact at your agency, or if you want to get involved with the Side Show Awards ([email protected]). You can also hire Sunita as a team with Josh D. Weiss Weiss (Ep 60) joshandsunita.com

Oh yeah, she was also in a Marvel show.

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On Episode 90 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Kayvan Mesbah who was most recently a UX design intern for the Sirius app. This was also my 51st episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Kayvan has a background in biotech but became interested in UX while working at Tesla. While working there he quickly realized that he was passionate about how people interact with certain physical and digital products and knew he wanted to learn more about the process.

After leaving Tesla he signed up for a UX design Bootcamp where he began building his portfolio. He’s not afraid to ask questions and wants to surround himself with good people who can help him grow and get better.

He uses his curiosity as his superpower because it helps him learn more and become a better designer. He’s able to wear multiple hats and will thrive in any work environment he gets put in.

He is known for exceeding expectations and one of his proudest moments was being a key team member in getting the Tesla Model 3 released.

Check out our episode and hear about how Kayvan’s drive can help your brand or agency today. kayvanmesbah.com

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On Episode 89 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Shaun Maclennan who was most recently a Senior Art Director at Analog Folk in London. This was also my 50th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Shaun is a true Art Director who loves concepting, but is also a super talented illustrator. He loves working on 360 campaigns and doesn’t want to be pigeonholed as someone who can only work in one medium.

He loves thinking on multiple clients at the same time and is more interested in a place dedicated to creating great work than the name on the door. If you look at his portfolio you can see he constantly comes up with ideas that haven’t been done before, and he is always pushing production to try new things.

He really enjoys working with teams, is passionate about the industry, able to edit videos, and is also a really fast talker, but he blames being British for that.

Reach out to Shaun if you want a super talented Art Director who can concept and illustrate amazing work. shaunthecreative.com

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On Episode 88 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Dillon Key - (he/him) who was most recently a Digital Marketing Specialist at The Communications Group in Little Rock Arkansas, but is now looking for a role as an Associate Strategist. This was also my 49th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Dillon is a constant learner who is eager to break into the ad industry and find his voice. He considers himself an advertising “sous-chef” because he is constantly learning and helping people around him while slowly beginning to find opportunities to add his own flavors of creativity.

He’s an analytical thinker who is open to relocating depending on the opportunity. He’s also an avid reader and writes articles in his spare time about different topics that help show off his analytical thinking.

You won’t regret reaching out to Dillon to find out how he can help your brand or agency today. dillonkey.com

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On Episode 87 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Carey McNabb who was most recently a Project Manager at Advanced Property Solutions but is also a Resume Writer & Copywriter. This was also my 48th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Carey has multiple digital marketing certifications, has a type-A personality, and loves thinking of proactive ideas. He has experience in Project Management, Sales & Operations and has also worked in many different industries which gives him a broad range of functional & industry experience

He’s a dynamic learner who loves figuring out how to do things on the fly, is open-minded, and knows how to get shit done. He uses Fiver to help people write resumes, cover letters, and LinkedIn Profiles and is confident that he can use his writing skills to help anyone sell themselves better than they currently are.

If you’re looking for a writer who can wear multiple hats at your agency, Carey is your guy. careycopy.com

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On Episode 86 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Eugene Gao who was most recently a senior copywriter at Grey. This was also my 47th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Eugene graduated from Miami Ad School and calls himself an “anthropologist by training, and a copywriter by trade.” He understands that life is too short to be an asshole, really wants to surround himself with people who will make him better, and appreciates writing as a craft.

Eugene likes making people laugh, knows that hard work and effort make the work better, and values empathy and compassion. His pipe dream is to become a filmmaker/director where he can create stories about his heritage and for POC. He’s also a writer who loves photography.

You’ll really regret not reaching out to Eugene before someone else snags him for their agency. eugenegao.com

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On Episode 85 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Craig Lederman who was most recently an ACD copywriter freelancing at RPA and Bear In The Hall. This was also my 46th episode in partnership with The Avail List.

Craig is an adrenaline junky who loves jumping out of planes, scuba diving, and horseback riding. But since he knows that his daredevil ways “won’t make him the next James Bond” he keeps his day job as a writer where he is focused on the intersection of advertising, technology, and entertainment.

He’s a multi-faceted creative who has worked across all verticals, platforms, and disciplines to architect effective multi-channel strategies and 360 campaigns.

Craig is a scrappy creative who loves presenting proactive ideas and working with other departments. He’s a team-player, but also an independent thinker with a strong sense of organization.

You won’t regret reaching out to Craig and seeing how he can help your agency or brand today. Check out his website and our interview below. craiglederman.com

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On episode 84 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Sam Herriges who was most recently a copywriting intern at Hunt Adkins in Minneapolis

Sam is a self-proclaimed weirdo and Cookie Monster. He’s also a passionate writer who is constantly working on finding his voice. He loves making people laugh, and no matter the project will always give things 100%.

He recently started a series called “writing like a LinkedIn influencer”, has a poem section in his portfolio, and also created an Instagram account for chairs because he feels like they are underappreciated.

With these projects, Sam gets to write in different tones while flexing his creative muscles.

He also created a music video cover letter which is one of the better things I’ve seen in a while. Check it out on his website, and reach out to Sam if you're looking for a young writer who is eager to succeed. samherriges.com

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On episode 83 of Bouncing Back, I interviewed Ted Johnston who is a Creative Director, Art Director & illustrator.

Ted has been a creative person his entire life. Something he says he can’t turn off when he goes to sleep. He prides himself on originality, being multi-dimensional, and his ability to illustrate, write and direct video shoots.

Even as someone who wants to lead a group of creatives, Ted loves getting his hands dirty and being involved in all components of the creative process.

He's also the founder of Johnston Creative Studios, a small agency he started that has created amazing work for an array of different clients. Check it out here. https://lnkd.in/gv2dmDJ

Reach out to Ted if you’re looking to hire someone who is passionate to create amazing work and always pushing to find better solutions.

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