Me.

I like to wake up each day and give Mary Sunshine a high five. I’m an energetic, awarding-winning creative with 20+ years experience partnering with clients, leading integrated teams, and building brands. I’ve worked at large, nationally-recognized agencies; and I’ve helped architect boutique shops from the ground up. The common denominator? Clients want answers, not agencies. I love using creativity to solve business problems. My approach is simple: outsmart, don’t outspend. When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and practicing proper dental hygiene.

TMA — 2020 - present
Executive Creative Director: Morgan Stanley, Uber, Goodyear, State Farm
> Still learning and having fun.

TRISECT — 2011 - 2020
Executive Creative Director, US: Creative lead across all offices, clients, and new business
› Figured out teaching can be as much fun as doing.

DDB Chicago — 2001 - 2011
VP Creative Director: SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, Budweiser, Bud Light
› Realized it’s not a big idea unless it’s a sellable idea.

Beyond DDB — 1998 - 2001
Creative Director: Chicago Bears, Discover, Van Kampen, McDonald’s
› Discovered that it’s o.k. to say, “No.”

Upshot — 1996 - 1998
Creative Director: Coca-Cola, diet Coke, Minute Maid
› Learned clients have a much tougher job than I do.

FCB Impact — 1994 - 1996
Copywriter/Sr. Copywriter: Illinois Tourism, Coca-Cola, Kraft
› Lost my fear of failure. Failed a lot.

Awards: Cannes, London International Festivals, Globes, Echos, Pro Awards, Tempos, Silver Microphone, Telly, Mobius, Reggie and my fair share of attaboys and huzzahs.

Miller_Craig@mac.com
312-622-6070