Michael Andrew Creative Director

Versatile Creative Director with a background as a conceptual and strategic Art Director in advertising, offering expertise in both big-picture thinking and hands-on execution. Experienced in leading teams, developing creative strategies, and thriving in dynamic startup environments. Seeking a challenging Creative Director position to contribute strategic insights and elevate creative excellence.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Dizpot
Executive Creative Director
Phoenix, Arizona
May 2023 - Nov 2023

  • Spearhead the Creative Department with a singular focus on enhancing creativity within a cannabis custom packaging company.

  • Assume leadership of the Marketing Department, overseeing strategic initiatives and brand development.

  • Formulated a comprehensive business plan to establish and lead a marketing company catering to the cannabis market.

  • Successfully rebranded the company, aligning its image with market trends and business goals.

Privoro
Creative Director
Tempe, Arizona
2017 - 2023

  • Pioneered the creation of a market for new hardware products in the mobile security field for a startup.

  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Managers, Sales, Channels, and Product Design and Development, to contribute to brand building.

  • Managed multiple product lines, taking charge of creative briefs, design, and project management.

  • Supervised Graphic Designers, Art Directors, Copywriters, and vendors.

  • Orchestrated the design, coordination, and maintenance of marketing collateral, including packaging, website, portal, and apps.

Sparq Renewable Energy
Director
Tempe, Arizona
2013 - 2015

  • Functioned as the de facto Chief Marketing Officer, building the brand from inception to logo through collateral.

  • Led the marketing department in a commercial solar startup company.

  • Collaborated with executive leadership to integrate solar solutions into small cities’ wastewater treatment centers, resulting in significant cost reductions for the municipalities.

Mandrew Freelance
Creative Director
Phoenix, Arizona
2004 - Current

The Foley Group
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Developed ad campaigns for a wide variety of clients

Martin Williams
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Developed ad campaigns for Polaris, Cargil

Initio
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Developed ad campaigns for Bremer Bank

FCB Global
Seattle, Washington
Developed ad campaigns for Seattle Filmworks, Boeing

Kerker (now Preston Spire)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Developed ad campaigns for Johnsonville, 3M

FREELANCE

Microsoft
Yeager Marketing
Santy
Big Yam
Petsmart
Mission Community Church
Mobivity
Crawford Mechanical Services
Peterson Milla Hooks
Campbell Mithun

TEACHING

Brainco Minneapolis School Of Advertising
2000 - 2007

EDUCATION

Brainco Minneapolis School Of Advertising
Art Direction in Advertising

Bemidji State University
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design

Skills

  • Leadership

  • Strategy

  • Art Direction

  • Concept Development

  • Advertising

  • Branding & Identity

  • Visual Communication

  • Photography

  • Digital Marketing

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Web Design

  • UI/UX

Misc

  • Multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter

  • My songs have been picked up hundreds of times for lots of network and cable tv shows from 2007 to today (if you watch a lot of crappy tv, you’ve probably heard me)

  • Second solo record charted on the CMJ charts