A Few Life Experiences
A swim in shark-infested waters, a camel ride across the Egyptian
desert, parasailing over the Atlantic Ocean, a helicopter ride
over a waterfall into the jungles of Hawaii, a gondola tour around
the canals of Venice, a horseback ride through the Costa Rican
rainforest, kayaking among the sea caves of La Jolla, a Jeep excursion through Monument Valley, a motorboat cruise around the canals of Amsterdam, a late-night stroll through a rat-infested subway tunnel
in New York City, dancing with the locals in a Mississippi juke joint,
performing on stage at the Mercury Lounge and Viper Room backed
by members of Guns N’ Roses, and a high-impact blow to the face
with an aluminum baseball bat (accidentally).
Work Experience
2021 – present
Creative Director
DeVito/Verdi, New York
2014 – 2021
Freelance Creative
BBH, DeVito/Verdi, Digitas, Fortnight Collective, Havas LYNX, Huge, McCann, TAXI, TBWA\Chiat\Day, VaynerMedia and many others
2012 – 2014
Creative Director / Copywriter
Grey, New York
2006 – 2012
Freelance Creative
180 Amsterdam, Crispin, Porter + Bogusky, McCann, Publicis,
TAXI, TBWA\Chiat\Day, TBWA\Media Arts Lab and many others
2004 – 2006
Senior Art Director
TBWA\Chiat\Day, New York
1998 – 2004
Art Director / Copywriter
Cliff Freeman & Partners, New York
1991 – 1998
Art Director / Copywriter
DeVito/Verdi, New York
A Few Career Highlights
2018
In late 2017, Rob was handpicked by mcgarrybowen to
be part of a small team responsible for the global relaunch
of the agency's newly won American Express account.
The new work received great industry recognition, including the
Brand Genius Award honoring Amex CMO, Elizabeth Rutledge.
2013
Rob created a public service announcement for
States United to Prevent Violence, which MSNBC hailed
as "The Best Gun Control Commercial Ever."
Rob was part of the small New York-based team that helped
Grey London win the Volvo Cars global creative account, worth
$18 million in the U.K. and approximately $30 million in the U.S.
2009
Rob was part of the small team that helped 180 Amsterdam win
pharmaceutical brand, Eli Lilly. As a result, the European
hot shop invited Rob overseas for a two-month freelance stint,
which ultimately lasted for seven months.
2005
Rob was part of the TBWA\Chiat\Day group that
landed the approximately $300 million Sprint/Nextel account.
Shortly thereafter, the agency hired Rob full-time.
2001
Rob was part of the Cliff Freeman & Partners creative team
that won the $20 million Mohegan Sun account.
Awards & Honors
Cannes
D&AD
One Show
Art Director's Club
Communication Arts
AICP Awards
ANDYs
Clios
ADDYs
Obies
New York Festivals
