Sex. Drugs. Alcohol. Gambling. Cars. And a whole lot of credit cards.

No, it’s not a crime drama—it’s just one way to look at my resume. Here’s another way:

I’m a Creative Director and copywriter at BBDO Chicago with 15 years of experience. I’ve penned for clients ranging from pharmaceutical to casinos, beer to financial, telecommunications to QSR, CPG, and more. My creative passions are: the work, finding new perspectives in telling a story, and mentoring young creatives.

Here’s a more detailed work resume:

BBDO Chicago (formerly FCB Chicago)

• Creative Director, 2024-Present

• Associate Creative Director-Copy, 2021-2024

• Clients: Abbvie, Merck, Boehringer Ingelheim, Keenova, Tarsus, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, AB InBev (Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, Bud Light), Barilla Pasta, Wasa Crispbreads, Xfinity retail, and more

Havas Chicago

• Associate Creative Director-Copy, 2021

• Senior Copywriter, 2015-2021

• Copywriter, 2014-2015

• Clients: Citibank credit cards (proprietary, Costco, American Airlines AAdvantage®, and AT&T), Citi retail, Moen, Dish, and Liberty Mutual Insurance

RPM Advertising

• Copywriter, 2011-2014

• Clients: Penn National Gaming (Hollywood Casinos and other properties), Gila River Hotels & Casinos, Fields Automotive Group, Bemis Automotive Group, McGrath Acura, Elmhurst BMW, and Oak Lawn Toyota

DraftFCB Chicago

• Copywriter Intern, 2011

• Clients: KFC, Dow Chemical

If you’re curious, here’s where I went to school:

Academy of Art University

• Master of Fine Arts in Advertising (Copywriting)

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

• Bachelor of Arts in American History

• Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies

• Minor in Chicano Studies

• Summa Cum Laude

Finally, if my personal life had a resume:

• Husband to my beautiful wife, Stephanie

• “Kuya” (or older brother in Filipino) to two siblings and their spouses

• “Ninong” (or Godfather) to my niece

• “Tito,” “Tío,” or “Uncle” to two nephews, a niece, and two dogs

• “Master of the Family Tree” for both my parents’ families

• “Chicago native,” born in Lakeview, raised in Avondale and Portage Park neighborhoods

• “Bookworm” from my dad (I was 7) for my love for history, particularly Chicago and Philippine histories