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A little about me
If there is a softball team, I will likely join it. If there is a volleyball or dodge ball team, I will most likely not join it. But if it’s an important game and you really need another player…maybe.
BUT most importantly I am a writer/creative who loves concepting and collaborating as a team. I spent 15+ plus years at both traditional and digital agencies in NYC (BBDO, R/GA, Publicis, Saatchi, Colangelo and Tracy Locke) making very unserious campaigns for very serious brands.
Trojan, Diageo, Starbucks, Mountain Dew, Advil, Cheerios, Disney (Yes, I know the Princess movies way too well) WSJ, FedEx, Ad Council, NFL, Cingular and Nike to name a few. I have had the luck to work on some truly excellent brands. And I am always looking for the next opportunity
So, if you’re looking for a writer who likes making account people a little nervous, then by all means, reach out!
EXPERIENCE
Tracy Locke
Freelance Creative Director
Nov 2023 to April 2024
Led creative and campaign development for Crown Royal, Tanqueray, Bailey’s, Dickel Whiskey and Boar’s Head.
Tracy Locke
Creative Director
September 2016 to May 2023
Led creative for Starbucks, Mountain Dew, Diageo, Advil, Centrum, Boar’s Head, Pure Leaf and PepsiCo brands. Partner with strategy to develop breakthrough omnichannel campaigns, growing business across all channels and most importantly, making killer creative.
Terri & Sandy Solution
Freelance Creative Director
May 2016 – August, 2016
Led Disney Princess social media account. Managed multiple teams, creating 100+ pieces of creative per month across all social platforms for all 11 Disney Princesses – including programs & activations across the parks with mobile and app integrations.
Colangelo Synergy Marketing CT
Creative Director
October 2013 – March 2016
Led creative for Captain Morgan, Crown Royal, Don Julio and Trojan accounts. Responsibilities included 360 campaign development including TV, social media, digital, print, OOH and BTL. Fostered client relationships and account growth.
Saatchi & Saatchi NY
VP, Associate Creative Director
October 2011 – Oct 2013
360 campaign development for variety of accounts including Fiber One, Progresso, Cheerios, Fruit Gushers, Head & Shoulders and Fruit by the Foot. Responsibilities included creating brand platforms – TV, Print, Digital, Social & OOH & BTL.
Publicis Modem NY
VP, Associate Creative Director
February 2007 – October 2011
Campaign development with a digital focus for variety of accounts including LG, Fiber One, Progresso, Fruit by the Foot, and Cheerios. Responsible for everything from concept creation to presentation to client.
R/GA NY
Senior Writer
February 2006 – February 2007
Lead writer for Nike account including Nike+ and NikeID sites. Responsibilities included content creation, program development and advertising. Also responsible for interviews and writing for Nike’s online basketball blog – NikeHoops.
Atmosphere BBDO NY
Writer
November 2003 – January 2006
Campaign development with a digital focus for variety of accounts including the NFL, Snickers, FedEx, GE, and Cingular.
Grey NY
Freelance Writer
July 2003 – November 2003
Campaign development for Crown Royal and Captain Morgan accounts with a focus on TV, OOH and Print.
Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Freelance Writer
April 2003 – July 2003
360 turnkey creative for Ringling Brothers Circus to be activated in advance of the arrival of the circus to variety cities.
EDUCATION:
The Creative Circus
Graduated March 2003
Trinity College – Hartford, CT
Graduated with BA in History in 2000
Chris Stevenson 