John Danner
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
A determined individual with experience in live events, talent management, marketing, and public relations. I pride myself on being adaptable to any environment and thrive in a team-oriented structure, where my goal is to achieve the best feasible product while making everyone else's life as easy as possible.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Creative Director
Patchwork Piñata
04.2025 - Current
- Led creative strategy development for diverse client projects, enhancing brand storytelling and engagement.
- Collaborated with clients to identify project goals, resulting in tailored creative solutions.
- Developed high-impact creative trailers and promotional content for company campaigns from concept to completion.
Creative Consultant - Freelance
ZED Ink
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed large scale activations and floor plans for events such as festivals, tech conferences, and
more - Provided extensive background research on brands
- Designed and crafted compelling pitch decks
Live Events / Talent Coordinator
FaZe Clan
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Planned & strategized live events for clients & collaborations with companies such as Porsche, Chanel, McDonald's
- Headed merchandise seeding for talent and clients
- Oversaw talent gifting for milestones, birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
Production / PR Staff
Various Employers
05.2018 - Current
- The Night Before Benefit (2026)
- GLAAD Awards (2026)
- Critics' Choice Awards (2026)
- YumCrunch x Lower Family Foods (2026)
- Nike x Cactus Plant Flea Market "Chop Top" (2025)
- "Wicked" x YumCrunch (2025)
- Riot Games Valorant Championship (2023)
Education
Bachelor's degree - Communication And Media Studies
Loyola Marymount University
12-2020
Skills
- Creative direction
- Guest relations
- Event marketing
- Problem-solving abilities
- Vendor relations
- Problem-solving
- Events logistics management
Timeline
Creative Director
Patchwork Piñata
04.2025 - Current
Creative Consultant - Freelance
ZED Ink
11.2024 - 04.2025
Live Events / Talent Coordinator
FaZe Clan
10.2022 - 04.2024
Production / PR Staff
Various Employers
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor's degree - Communication And Media Studies
Loyola Marymount University