CREATIVE DIRECTOR, DESIGNER, CREATOR MARKETING CONSULTANT,

Jamie is a seasoned creative mind with a passion for bringing brands to life through innovative design and strategic creative direction. With over two decades of experience in the marketing and advertising industry, Jamie's journey began on Chicago's North Side and has led him to his current home in Louisville, Kentucky. Jamie's career has been shaped by his time spent cultivating creativity and honing his skills at Upshot, where he grew alongside the agency, contributing to its success and reputation for excellence. From crafting creative campaigns and leading creative teams for top brands like Miller Lite, Corona, New Balance, Grubhub, Twin Spires, and Phocus to launching startup brands into the market like Clear Cut Hero and Levo Energy + Focus, Jamie's work has consistently captivated audiences and earned industry recognition. When he is not creating, Jamie balances life with a hard HIIT workout with his wife Amy and relaxing at home with his dog Sniffy. 

 

Services

 
  • Jamie is an intuitive creative who can quickly align marketing strategy with a creative approach.

  • From developing names to designing packaging, Jamie can create disruptive brands from scratch.

  • Jamie has experience delivering impactful engagements across the marketing landscape. TV, Digital media, social media, OOH, experiential, event, trade

  • My core discipline and passion. I’ve been designing for over 25 years professionally.

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Brands

 

Experience

  • Supported the Phocus brand partnership with Jack Harlow

    Created and implemented Phocus Original can relaunch Social Media Campaign

    Crafted Levo Energy Shot Brand including packaging, brand identity, retail, social media, content, and trade.

    Supported the creative development of the Levo Soda Brand

    Crafted Clear Cut Hero/ HeroAid Brand including packaging, brand identity, retail, social media, content, and trade.

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    New Business

  • Developed and implemented brand guidelines for TwinSpires brands (Churchill Downs Inc.)  Sport betting, Casino, and Horse Racing

    Launched the TwinSpires brand with an integrated digital marketing campaign in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona

    Supported Churchill Downs Inc. internal creative team activating TwinSpires brand across the sports betting calendar. NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL

    Developed and activated TwinSpires brand campaigns for the Kentucky Derby

    Concepted and designed inaugural NFT collection for the Detroit Pistons

    Supported BOC startup with brand identity development, creative brief development, and new business initiatives

  • Developed concepts and design for Chicago tourism and destination brands, Navy Pier, Chicago Wolves, Visit Oak Park, Illinois Office of Tourism.

  • Developed overall creative strategy for the Grubhub brand

    Maintained the overall quality of creativity across all channels TV, OOH, Social Media, Digital and Print

    Managed internal creative team focused on executing real time integrated digital marketing campaigns 

    Worked closely with our external partner agencies to create compelling ATL campaigns that aligned with our overall marketing objectives and vision

  • Lead Upshot’s B2B clients

    Provided creative solutions for Nuveen, Hilton Honors, and Physicians Immediate Care brands

    Procured new clients for the agency, LiftMaster Garage Door Openers and Grundfos brands

    Developed creative concepts across agency clients, Corona, Modelo Especial, Subway, New Balance, Kraft, LiftMaster, Core Power, Post and Googl

  • Creative lead on Crown Imports business focusing on Mexican imported beer brands Corona, Corona Light, Modelo Especial, Pacifico, Victoria, Negro Modelo

    Developed the first ever retail promotion for the Corona brand, and worked hand in hand with partner agencies to deliver integrated promotions under the “Find Your Beach” campaign

    Successfully leveraged soccer to unite Hispanic and general market targets for Modelo Especial

    Activated Pacifico brand’s inaugural sponsorship of the US Open of Surfing

    Launched the Victoria brand for the first time ever in the United States

    All brands most notably Corona and Modelo Especial experienced sizable growth during this time

    Helped secure New Balance business and lead the creative team for the initial Launch of the NB retail campaign, and initial activations of the Boston and New York marathons 

    Supported Head & Shoulders partnership activation with legend Troy Polamalu

  • Creative Lead for Miller Lite brand regional activation across the country

    Developed integrated marketing campaigns with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Lakers, San Diego Padres, Dallas Cowboys, Arizona Diamondbacks, and more

    Concepted and built out experiential spaces for the stadiums of the Chicago White Sox, Carolina Panthers, and Baltimore Ravens

    Brand activation at major events such as Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and St. Patrick’s Day in Chicagoescription

  • Concept, art direction, and activation the “Disney’s Best Kept Secret” campaign for prospective members of the Disney Vacation Club

    Campaign included In-park signage, Video, Direct Mail, and Sales Materials, and led to an increase in prospective members taking the sales tour

    Marketing and continued brand engagement with existing DVC members, most notably the activation of “Member Homecoming” a three day event at the Disney World theme parks

  • Designed Direct mail for Mirage Resorts

    Concepted and art directed Absolut Vodka retail promotions

    Concepted and art directed retail promotions for Diageo brands Crown Royal, Captain Morgan, Bulleit Bourbon, Seagrams 7, Parrot Bay Rum, and Meyers Rum

 

Awards

  • 2008 Gold Telly Award Finish Line, Be Heard

  • 2008 Omni Intermedia Award Finish Line, Be Heard

  • 2010 Gold Reggie, Miller Lite, Chi-rish Campaign

  • 2010 MarCom Gold Award, Corona, Win a Beach Getaway

  • 2011 Bronze Reggie, Corona, Win a A Beach Getaway

  • 2011 W3 Silver Award, Pacifico, USOS Mobile App

  • 2013 W3 Silver Award, Corona, Live it. Share it. Win it.

  • 2013 W3 Silver Award, Physicians Immediate Care, Curing Worry

  • 2014 Pro Awards Best Web Based Campaign, Corona, Summer

  • 2014 Hermes Gold Winner, Corona, Live It. Share It. Win It. Website 

  • 2014 Hermes Gold Winner, Grundfos, Website

  • 2014 Hermes Platinum Winner, New Balance, Packaging Design

  • 2019 Silver Telly Winner: Chicago Wolves, Online Commercials

  • 4 Upshot “Red Ball” agency awards voted on by peers for “Stretch Thinking”, and “Risk Taking”

  • Grubhub Innovation Award