Always Exploring. Always Innovating.
Working with some amazing teams, I’ve been fortunate enough to receive recognition multiple times in the One Show, National Addys, the Communication Arts Ad Annual/Exhibit Issues, Graphis, The Emmys, and many other shows that recognize creativity and innovation. Many of these awards as recently as this year.
What People Are Saying
“He has an amazing ability to translate strategic insight into brilliant creative solutions aimed at growing the bottom line.”
— Jennifer Stillwell, EVP Greenville SC Tourism
“Always in pursuit of an idea that grabs someone and leaves a lasting mark - Stephen is simply relentless. His passion makes the team better, and well, the work better. And I'm bummed (ticked on some days) that we're not working together.”
— Tom Sloan, Founder “Have Spacesuit”
“His uncanny way of crafting words along with his keen eye for design can only be described as the next generation of design media.”
— Chris Rucker, Founder Kruhu
“Stephen stands out as one of the most inspired and talented creatives I've had the pleasure to work with in my career.”
— Jason Locke UX/Product Experience Leader
The Coxswain Leadership Award is the most meaningful award I’ve been fortunate enough to receive.
This award is given out by the CEO of the OvareGroup Holding Company to someone across their entire network of agencies that demonstrates creativity, innovation and gets results. The recipient gets an oar with their name on it that is displayed at the headquarters for a year.
5 Things About Me
1. I’ve been fortunate enough to work on many well-known brands including: Verizon, Michelin, Quicken Loans, Sears Auto Center, Wyndham Hotels, Fifth Third Bank, GE Appliances, Denny’s, KFC, Arm & Hammer, Goof Off, Idahoan, South Carolina Tourism and many other notable brands in tourism, finance, technology, real estate, retail and healthcare.
2. My first agency job was in a mailroom at an agency in Los Angeles. I took that unique opportunity to learn how an agency works, discovered portfolio school, and never looked back.
3. I love teaching and have taught advertising and branding classes at both Clemson University and the University of Louisville.
4. I’ve helped many agencies garner creative recognition for the first time in shows like The One Show, The Communication Arts Ad Annual, The Communication Arts Exhibit Issue, The New York Festivals, The National Addys and more while achieving great results.
5. I’ve applied a lot of what I’ve learned playing music throughout my life to my career as a creative. Playing music with others has taught me about the creative process, refining ideas, collaboration, improvisation, and presenting.
Check out some of my music here. I play the guitar, piano, synths, bass and sing when I have the time.