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KEVIN R. BROWN

KEVIN R. BROWN

Port Charlotte

Summary

Innovative Creative Director with background in leading diverse creative teams and driving the conceptualization of marketing strategies. Experienced in fostering environments that encourage creativity and innovation, resulting in high-quality, market-oriented design outcomes. Strengths include strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, project management capabilities, and a deep understanding of brand development. Previous roles have resulted in significant contributions to company growth through successful campaign launches and brand revamps.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Stream Companies
Philadelphia
11.2023 - Current

• Own the client creative strategy and the client relationships from a creative perspective.

• Establish and maintain creative brand guidelines for current clients.

• Developing exceptional and well-crafted creative that help solves client pain points.

• Understanding of how to develop an integrated and multi-channel campaign.

• Influential in agency client retention.

• Collaborate with the Client Services & Integrated Media departments in the development of client

strategies, analyzing results and identifying opportunities.

• Understand how to complement and enhance our digital and traditional media teams’ strategies.

• Own scheduling and preparing for quarterly creative only meetings with key AOR accounts.

• Responsible for pitching new business as needed.

• Oversees & actively participates in strategy for spec work.

• Identify revenue opportunities within current client roster, including new product development.

• Enforce & support all creative operations with team members, striving for operational excellence.

• Help identify area for improved efficiencies in the department and in working with other departments.

• Responsible for proactive ideation and creative competitive analysis decks for clients.

• Stay informed of current client & manufacturer campaigns assisting in the coordination of necessary

content across multiple pieces.

• Understanding of all Stream Companies product offerings and participate in development of new

technologies or offerings.

Creative Director

Blue Compass RV
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: A 4 billion dollar-a-year company.
  • Spearheaded the rebrand of a 4 billion dollar-a-year company, Blue Compass RV.
  • Develop and articulate a compelling creative vision for the organization, aligning it with business goals and objectives.
  • Lead and inspire a team of designers, copywriters, and other creative professionals to deliver innovative, impactful creative solutions.
  • Define and maintain the organization's brand identity, ensuring consistency across all marketing and communication channels.
  • Provide clear direction and feedback to internal and external stakeholders on creative projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, on-brand work.
  • Drive the conceptualization and development of creative campaigns, including ideation, storytelling, and messaging strategies.
  • Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts to infuse innovative and relevant ideas into creative projects.
  • Foster strong relationships and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and sales, to ensure that creative solutions align with overall business objectives.
  • Oversee the end-to-end creative process, from concept development to final execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Engage with clients, present and defend creative concepts, and proactively seek feedback to ensure client satisfaction and project success.
  • Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging experimentation, learning, and growth within the creative team.

Director of Creative Strategy

Affinitiv Advertising
Cape Coral
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Creative liaison between the agency and the client for all creative projects.
  • Spearheaded the creation of campaigns with the creative department.
  • Deliver projects in a timely manner, always utilizing set budgets.
  • Partner with the Creative Director as the senior producer for on-air and digital productions.
  • Assist with developing brand and marketing strategies for the client's media platforms.
  • Guide the creative team to improve skills and assist in the annual reviews of team members.
  • Manage the daily operations of the Copy and Production teams.
  • Create on-air and cross-platform image campaigns.
  • Oversee the entire production process of shoots, including budgets, storyboarding, screening talent, etc.
  • Direct talent and production crew on all film shoots.
  • Write compelling creative that sets clients apart from their competition.
  • Create copy for all media types, including television, radio, social media, and websites.
  • Optimize web content using SEO success factors to drive traffic.

Senior Copywriter

Affinitiv Advertising
04.2015 - 05.2019
  • Developed creative ideas and concepts
  • Responsible for theme lines, web videos, client presentations, television advertisements, radio advertisements, social media ads, SPEC work and more
  • Collaborated with account lead and follows their creative request/brief
  • Tailored writing to fit what the client direct needs
  • Worked independently to glean information not included in the request/brief
  • Worked with the art department to assure a smooth transition to the finished execution

Education

B.A. - Fine Arts

Columbia College Of Chicago
01.2011

Skills

  • Screenwriting
  • Copywriting
  • Film Direction
  • Television Direction
  • Commercial Direction
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Team Management
  • Project Management
  • Problem-Solving
  • Strong Verbal Communication
  • Presentation Skills
  • Microsoft Word
  • Final Draft

References

Provided Upon Request

Awards

  • Telly Award - Silver, 05/01/21, Telly award Judging Council, "Driven"
  • Davey Award - Silver, 10/01/19, The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, Cutting Through The Ad Clutter, Writer/Director
  • Davey Award - Silver, 10/01/19, The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, "The One Word", Writer/Director
  • Davey Award - Silver, 10/01/19, The Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts, "It's Performance", Writer
  • American Advertising Award - Gold, 02/01/17, American Advertising Federation, "Trucks, Trucks, Trucks", Writer/Director

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • Phi Theta Kappa

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Quote

There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Software

Final Draft

Powerpoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Languages

English
Native language

Timeline

Creative Director

Stream Companies
11.2023 - Current

Creative Director

Blue Compass RV
05.2022 - 10.2023

Director of Creative Strategy

Affinitiv Advertising
05.2019 - 05.2022

Senior Copywriter

Affinitiv Advertising
04.2015 - 05.2019

B.A. - Fine Arts

Columbia College Of Chicago
KEVIN R. BROWN