Hi, I’m Jeremy—

—A Creative Director and copywriter born in Philadelphia, and living in Brooklyn. I own two small children, two guitars, and too many golf shoes. But I spend most of my time making ads. Some of them have won shiny things. All of them taught me something. For the past 14 years, I’ve worked on many amazing brands with many more inspiring folks at all the places listed down below. Outside of work, you can usually find me with my wife, at the local park or playground, getting bossed around by our tiny humans. Unless they’re asleep. Then I’ll probably be shopping for golf shoes.

jdstr8@gmail.com

work—

Grey - Group Creative Director // August 2024 - Now
Volvo, Modelo, Advil

Grey - Creative Director // March 2023 - August 2024
Gillette, Modelo

Freelance Creative Director, Copywriter // June 2021 - March 2023
Argonaut, Mojo, Deutsch, VCCP, Ogilvy, JKR.

Anomaly - Creative Director // May 2018 - June 2021
DICK'S Sporting Goods, dosist, DREAM Charter School

Anomaly - Sr. Copywriter // September 2014 - May 2018
DICK'S Sporting Goods, Sonos, Duracell

TBWA/Chiat/Day NY – Sr. Copywriter // March 2014 - September 2014
Planters, Jameson, Wheat Thins and New Business.

Translation – Sr. Copywriter // November 2011 - March 2014
Bud Light, Bud Light Lime, Budweiser, State Farm, McDonalds, Barclays Center and the Brooklyn Nets.

Miami Ad School – Teacher // July 2010 – January 2013
I taught classes of up to 10 students about creative thinking, concept development, integrated advertising and copywriting while helping them build their portfolios.

Concept Farm - Copywriter // May 2009 – November 2011
ESPN, Miller Lite, Wendy’s, KFC, GMC, Sears Craftsman, Windstream and BNY Mellon

Johannes Leonardo – Freelance Copywriter // April 2009 – May 2009
I wrote copy and developed campaigns for multiple new business pitches.

awards—

One Show Bronze (Online/Long Form)

One Show Merit (Craft – Visual Effects)

Clio Sports Grand Clio (Film)

Clio Sports Silver (Social Good)

Clio Sports Silver (Social Good)

Clio Sports Silver (Social Good)

Clio Sports Silver (Film Craft – Copywriting)

Clio Sports Silver (Engagement/Experiential - Ambient)

Clio Sports Silver (Integrated Campaign)

Clio Sports Silver (Branded Entertainment)

Clio Sports Bronze (Film)

Clio Sports Bronze (Film)Clio Sports Bronze (Film - Commercials)

Clio Sports Bronze (Integrated Campaign)

Clio Sports Bronze (Partnership, Sponsorship & Endorsements)

Clio Sports Bronze (Public Relations)

Clio Sports Shortlist (Guerilla)

Clio Sports Shortlist (innovative)

ADC Merit (Craft – Motion/Film/Gaming)

AICP Award (Cause)

AICE Winner (Docu-style editing)

Fast Company World Changing Ideas

school—

Miami Ad School // January 2007 – December 2008
Studied advertising with a focus on copywriting. Completed internships at Jung Von Matt, Hamburg – DDB, Chicago – Mcgarrybowen, NYC – Lowe, NYC.

Temple University // September 2002 – December 2006
B.A. in Advertising, with a minor in Mario Party.

skills—

Copywriting, creative directing, strategic thinking, bad comp photoshopping, and a little editing in premiere.