Mark Townsley

Experience

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  [self-employed]

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  ACD/Sr. Art Director
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  BBDO New York

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2002

  Art Director

  Concepted and executed high visibility messaging on the biggest client names: Snickers, M&Ms, Visa, and Pizza Hut.

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  Saatchi & saatchi Consumer Health+Wellness

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Art Supervisor

  It's hard to call it work when you share office space with people who share the goal of making "healthcare advertising" less like "healthcare advertising". Supervised as well as created campaigns for accounts like Plavix, Frontline Plus and Ambien CR. Mentored younger creatives to enhance their presentation skills as well as client interaction. Partnered with the account teams to bring in the best possible solutions to time sensitive needs on a daily basis.

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2009 - now

  Art Director / Copywriter

  Enjoying the opportunities that come my way be they design or writing related while having the ability to be a part of raising my three sons. Open to on site and permanent positions if we seem a good match.

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  BBDO

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2009

  Freelance interactive art director

  Created online and offline campaigns for Hyatt. Created assets for said campaigns while partnering with developers for the best product possible. Underpromised and overperformed on a daily basis.

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  GREY

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Freelance AD

  Worked on the Eli Lilly account with a fantastic team of people on concepting and art directing: direct mail, event space design, print ads and website.