About

About

My name is Jonathan (real ones call me Jonny) and I’m an award-winning Associate Creative Director based in Chicago. With over 12 years of experience, I've been lucky to have work honored at Cannes, LIA, El Ojo Iberoamerica, New York Festival, Communication Arts Design, and FIAP. My proudest moment? When my mom once said, “ooo that’s cool.”

I’ve built a resume longer than a CVS receipt, with stops at DDB, Publicis Sapient, BBDO, and Leo Burnett. These days, I’m at VML leading integrated campaigns for brands like The Coca-Cola Company, Gold Peak, Vitaminwater, Coke Zero, Intel, and the US Navy.

On top of all that, I teach Social Campaign Development at Denver Ad School, where we break down the fundamentals of building scroll-stopping, culture-driving ideas.

When I’m not busy brainstorming brilliance (obviously), you can find me watching all the soccer my eyes can handle, crushing 70 year olds in pickleball, and binge-watching series like it’s an Olympic sport.If you’re looking for someone with a passion for creativity and a strong opinion on the best reaction gif for every moment, feel free to reach out.

Recognition

The Night Ministry – Selfless Pins
2019 New York Festival Bronze
2019 Communication Arts Design
2019 Fast Company Innovation By Design

Mexico Tourism Board – Snow Graffiti
2015 Gold Ush Idea Awards
2015 Bronze El Sol
2015 Cannes Media Shortlist
2015 Bronze Cannes Design
2015 1 Silver, 2 Bronze El Ojo De Iberoamerica
2 Bronze Kinsale Sharks

Purina - Little Bites
2015 Bronze Addy
2015 Bronze Fiap
2015 Bronze Wave
2015 New York Festival Finalist
2015 Radio Mercury Finalist

Gain - Shirt Hunt
2014 Kinsale Sharks Bronze
2014 El Sol Festival Finalist
2014 Ush Idea Awards Finalist

International Andy Award
2014 Gold Integrated Digital

Cannes Future Lions
2013 Shortlist Finalist

Addy Awards
2010 1 Gold
2010 4 Silver