5.2 Dan

Skill Set Years

Marketing 20

Strategy 18

Copywriting

18 Brand Management 19 Workshop Facilitation 15 Design 10 Planning 15 Research 18

Campaign Strategist

A problem well put is a problem half solved. Dan believes good design can change the world and that clear intention is the key. He’s been working in communications since he was 15 when he started a highschool radio station and took over his highschool newspaper in the same year. He has been stringing stories and thoughts together ever since. His love for communication has since broadened into all forms of media, but his thirst for the truth and clarity remains.

Dan uses his interviewing and dynamic presentation skills to elicit sharp insights from and for his clients. His gift for clearly synthesizing complex information and creatively organizing insights into strategies make him a valuable asset to any marketing team. In his 20 years of marketing experience, he’s had the opportunity to work with some of the world’s biggest brands and learn from some of the most brilliant minds in the industry. Dan is passionate about helping good brands win and he leverages the tools and methodologies he’s learned from helping big brands along the way.

Dan’s favorite part of his job is helping his clients see their own special magic. He believes that once we recognize ‘who we really are’ and ‘what we really want’ we can do anything. As the saying goes: “Knowing your why will carry you through any how”. As our campaign strategist, Dan is here to help you get to the “big idea” and bring it to life.

Education

B.S. Psychology, University of Oregon, 2011

Relevant Experience

Brand + Communications Consultant | 2006 - 2022 AKQA - Brand Strategist (PALMS Casino) | 2019 SuperMoreBetter - Brand Strategist (Samsung) | 2018 Manifest Agency - Sr. Strategist (Cisco, Intel, NIke, Amazon) | 2016-2017 WPP - Strategist (Nike, Oakley, RedBull, BMW) | 2015-2016