MICHAEL MCDONNELL
(312) 286-0154
mcdon.michael@gmail.com
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24 HOUR FITNESS – San Ramon, CA
Creative Director – 12/14 to 3/23
Serve as the hands-on creative lead for the internal marketing team, overseeing branding, seasonal campaigns, the planning and execution of photo/video shoots, promotional events and more. Built and managed a team of designers and writers while maintaining strong partnerships with external agencies.
UPSHOT – Chicago, IL
Creative Director – 4/13 to 4/14
Co-creative lead on Constellation Brands: Modelo, Corona, Pacifico, Victoria, Tsingtao. Mentored a young group of designers and writers, helping them excel in developing concepts for retail/bar promotions, print collateral, and web.
FCB – Chicago, IL
Associate Creative Director – 10/12 to 4/13
Senior Art Director – 04/08 to 10/12
Spearheaded end to end retail campaigns, motion graphics, and promotions for clients like Qwest Communications and Del Monte.
RIVET GLOBAL (formerly Zipatoni) – Chicago, IL
Senior Art Director – 08/07 to 04/08
Crafted promotional concepts and executed photo shoots for clients, including Microsoft, eBay, Levi’s Store, Harley Davidson, and Gerber Baby Food.
LEO BURNETT (A Publicis Company) – Chicago, IL
Senior Art Director – 05/04 to 08/07
Art Director – 04/02 to 05/04
Junior Art Director – 10/00 to 04/02
Drove successful product launches, led photo shoots, managed creatives and production teams on projects for Marlboro Domestic and International, Disneyland, Coca-Cola Company, and US Army.
FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY – Fort Hays, KS
B.A. Graphic Arts – 1995 to 2000