Experience
With two decades of professional experience, my journey has led me to some exemplary advertising agencies big and small, providing me with a strong background in both traditional and digital marketing. Starting my career at some of the top advertising agencies in Chicago, from the likes of DDB, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy & Mather, and Razorfish, provided me the skills and solid background to create award-winning creative campaigns driven by big ideas that are rooted in culture and consumer insights.
Beyond this, my management skills are one of my strongest assets. They have enabled me to mentor and push creatives to become their best by cultivating a sound culture where people enjoy working.
As a Group Creative Director, I have had the opportunity to oversee and lead teams as large as 30 people with as many as 10 clients in my portfolio all while pitching and winning new business opportunities.
Overall, my mission is to transform client visions into impactful realities together, all while striving to set new benchmarks in the advertising sphere.
Employment History
Group Creative Director, OBP Agency, Dallas TX
2021 - 2025
Clients: Nutrien Ag Solutions, Morton Buildings, Microsoft, Graybar, United Soybean Board, Pivot Bio, National Corn Growers Association, Cattle Feeders Hall of Fame, Missouri Tourism, High Oleic Soybeans, Fathers and Families Social Services, St. Lois Memory Care Home Solutions.
Creative Director, Cheil Samsung, Dallas TX
2020 - 2021
Clients: Samsung devices and the Samsung brand.
Creative Director, Firehouse Agency, Dallas TX
2019 - 2020
Clients: Toyota, Interstate Batteries, Lennox Air Conditioners, Baxter Auto Group.
Associate Creative Director, Razorfish, Chicago IL
2017 - 2019
Clients: JIF peanut butter, Smucker’s, Sahale snacks, Huggies, Esurance, Grey Goose Vodka, Dove, Salvation Army, Patreon, Night Ministries of Chicago, American Express
Associate Creative Director, Ogilvy & Mather, Chicago IL
2014 - 2017
Clients: JIF peanut butter, Smucker’s, Sahale snacks, Huggies, Esurance, Grey Goose Vodka, Dove, Salvation Army, Patreon, Night Ministries of Chicago, American Express
Instructor of Design, Chicago Portfolio School, Chicago IL
2015 - 2017
Senior Art Director, Leo Burnett, Chicago IL
2006 - 2014
Clients: Kellogg’s, Special K, Keebler snacks, Kellogg’s cereals, Hallmark cards, Sprint, Samsung
Art Director Intern, DDB, Chicago IL
2005 - 2006
Clients: Budweiser, BugLight
Education
Masters in Communications, VCU Brandcenter, Richmond
2003 - 2005
Bachelor in Graphic Design, Art Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta GA
2000 - 2003
Contact
katharineww@gmail.com
945.289.7077