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ALEX MANOSALVAS

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced with strategic vision and creative leadership. Utilizes innovative design and brand development to elevate projects. Track record of fostering collaborative environments and producing high-impact visual content.

Knowledgeable Creative Director with strong background in leading creative teams to produce compelling visual content. Expertise in brand development, campaign strategy, and innovative design concepts, contributing to successful project executions.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Weber Shandwick
04.2013 - Current

)Creatively spearheaded Kellogg's most successful and industry-awarded earned program to date: The Pop-Tarts Edible Mascot (4B+ Impressions and over 21M Pop-Tarts sold)

  • Successfully captured attention through earned media and generated continued business across diverse clients within the IPG network (Kellogg's, Avocados From Mexico, Tracfone Wireless, etc)
  • Understood the significance of retaining talent and nurturing development within the agency
  • As part of this effort, organized quarterly Art Director programs to stimulate and support the growth of younger creatives

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Digitas
10.2008 - 04.2013
  • Collaborated closely with agency partners to ensure consistent brand messaging across multiple communication channels which contributed to winning the Sprint digital business. ($300M business win for Digitas.)
  • Oversaw several teams working on multiple projects, matching creative teams with compatible skills to foster their development and create impactful work

FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR

Toy
07.2007 - 09.2007
  • "You're the king of key visuals." - Ari Merkin (directed at me the night before a big pitch.)
  • Honed an ability to transform ideas into engaging presentations, using visually compelling deck design to effectively convey compelling narratives
  • Further developed skills in creating eye-catching key visuals for new business pitches
  • (Cnn.com and OfficeMax)

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

New York Institute of Technology
New York City
06-2002

Skills

  • Creative team leadership
  • Strategic thinking
  • Concept development
  • Visual storytelling

Awards

  • 2024, Effies, Pop-Tartigan, Gold, Influencer Marketing/Digital
  • 2024, Cannes, The First Edible Mascot, Grand Prix
  • 2024, London International Awards, The First Edible Mascot, Gold/Silver
  • 2024, ANDY, The First Edible Mascot
  • 2024, Clios, The First Edible Mascot, Grand Clio, Experience/Activation
  • 2024, One Show, The First Edible Mascot, Bronze

Timeline

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Weber Shandwick
04.2013 - Current

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Digitas
10.2008 - 04.2013

FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR

Toy
07.2007 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

New York Institute of Technology
ALEX MANOSALVAS