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Hello. I'm a creative thinker, writer, director, and educator with over 19 years' experience. I thrive on being adaptable, collaborative, and challenged. Hit me up and let’s make something cool together!
ryewaite@gmail.com – 404.314.2222 – LinkedIn
CURRENT
WAITE CREATIVE WEST
Freelance Creative Director + Copywriter 2013-present
Apple, Fox Sports, 72andSunny, Media Arts Lab, DraftKings, BBDO, Saatchi & Saatchi, Sid Lee, Google, Amazon, Adidas, Deutsch, Whole Foods, Netflix, DIRECTV, Xbox, Coca-Cola, IBM, Innocean, McCann, Edelman, MullenLowe, Activision, Starbucks, MLB, Microsoft, Participant, Target, Gatorade, Sundance, Paramount, Toyota, Blue Cross, Patron, Sephora, Ellen, PayPal, Adult Swim, Volkswagon, The North Face, Burt’s Bees, Ben & Jerry’s, Tonal, ESPN, Home Depot, CNN, Disney, Discover, Syfy, Cisco, Godiva, Kraft, Hyundai, Expedia, LA Clippers, Powerade, Kaiser, Instacart, U.S. Air Force, AT&T, Bravo, Deer Valley, Foxwoods, Kahlua, The Obama Presidential Center, The Atlanta Braves
WORKED
LEO BURNETT
Associate Creative Director 2012-13
TDA_BOULDER
Sr Copywriter 2010-12
ARNOLD
Sr Copywriter 2007-10
TBWACHIATDAY
Jr Copywriter 2005-07
TAUGHT
DENVER AD SCHOOL
Instructor 2022-23
OTIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
Adjunct Professor 2017
CHICAGO PORTFOLIO SCHOOL
Instructor 2012-13
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Adjunct Professor 2013
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Adjunct Professor 2010-12
LEARNED
THE CREATIVE CIRCUS
Copywriting
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Journalism
AWARDED
D&AD - Cannes - Communication Arts - National Addys - Webbys - Radio Mercury - Archive - Kellys - Obies - Montreux - New York Festivals - Creativity Online - Beldings - Hatch - Massachusetts Addys - Show South - Small Agency of the Year (Contributor) - The Richmond Show (Judge) - Retweeted by Triple Crown Winner, American Pharaoh (That's a horse!)
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