CREATIVELY SPEAKING
A good friend of mine said something to me that stuck… Make ACTIONS, NOT ads. I’d like to do more of that please.
Hybrid creative Sr. Art Director and Writer. I'm a creative problem solver. A big picture thinker and I prefer to work from a strategy based in brand truth. I think conceptually and can write entire brand campaign big ideas with broadcast being the main driver. I will not write a brochure, website copy, email campaign or the copy for a social media post unless there's an idea or soul behind it. I like working with a team and I get energized when everyone is working towards the same creative goal. Let's make great spots, a short film that actually has something to say, some video content that is human, communication that matters.
phone / 310-773-6683 mobile
email / danbuchmeier@gmail.com
CREATIVE EXPERIENCE
Current - Sr. Copywriter / Sr. Art Director - Conceptual Strategic Copywriter/Art Director with 15+ yrs experience available for full time or freelance.
Creative Director - Iola Modern (luxury furniture), Charleston - Ongoing Freelance - Oversee all brand messaging and communications, write and execute all print, social media including Instagram stories, Facebook paid and organic advertisements, OOH advertising and direct mail. I helped increase community visibility 100% over the course of a year.
Freelance - Pavone/Quench - I worked on F&M Trust (TV) strategy and copywriting, Herr’s Potato Chips and Musselmans applesauce (Digital and OOH Art Direction).
Freelance - Brownstein - I worked on TruGreen lawn service (TV) concepts and NJM Insurance (Digital/Social, Art Direction). My lawn looks waaaay better now and I learned that mascots suck at insurance.
Freelance - Integer Group - I worked on Red Robin Restaurants (TV & Digital, Concepts, Art Direction) and Giant Eagle Supermarkets (TV and OOH, Concepts, Art Direction)
Associate Creative Director - Pilgrim, Denver - Created advertising campaigns for agency clients including AAA Roadside Service, Colorado Tourism (Grand Junction), Connect Colorado (Healthcare) and Colorado Wildlife Council. Handled all Presentation, Art Direction, Copywriting and Design for designated clients as well as photography and video production. I worked with clients directly to fulfill their marketing goals as well as supervise agency Jr. team members and help them succeed creatively.
Freelance Portland - Sr Art Director at Pollinate, KEEN Shoes, DHX & FULL Creative
Freelance Los Angeles - Sr Art Director at WongDoody Los Angeles & Secret Weapon Los Angeles.
Sr. Art Director - Rubin Postaer & Associates RPA, Los Angeles - Created national advertising campaigns for Acura automobiles.
Sr. Art Director - DDB Los Angeles - Created national ad campaigns for Wells Fargo, McDonalds and Budweiser.
Sr. Art Director - McClain Finlon Advertising, Denver - I had the luxury of working on every account in the agency including Vespa Scooters, Red Robin Restaurants, Denver Zoo, The Nature Conservancy, Einstein Bagels, Xcel Energy, Airstream, Johns Manville Insulation, The Denver Post, US Potato Board and Tattered Cover Bookstore.
HAPPY CLIENTS
I’ve had the pleasure of working with some fantastic clients: Quiznos, AAA, Leatherman, Sur La Table, Yakima Racks, Keen Shoes, Acura, Wells Fargo, Cadillac, Budweiser, McDonalds, F&M Trust, JD Edwards, Red Robin Restaurants, The Denver Post, Vespa Scooters, Frontier Airlines, US Potato Board, Xcel Energy, Nature Conservancy of Colorado, Denver Zoo, Foresight Ski Guides, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Arbor Skateboard Apparel, Johns Manville Insulation, Zuvo.com, Fisker Automotive (luxury electric cars), Wines Off Wynkoop, Zupan's Market, Newton Vineyards, Big Brothers.org., Willamette University + many more.
GEEKING OUT
I’m into history and building WWII model dioramas (see Miniature Stories on the the page or @outpost44), photography, craft cocktails, pop culture, Mid-Century architecture and vintage furniture, music of my childhood (my nostalgia), writing my memoir, making keen observations and Curb Your Enthusiasm scenarios and writing them in a Google doc.
GIVING BACK
Instructor at The University of Colorado - Advertising and Marketing Program. I helped students reach their full potential in marketing and advertising through team collaboration and creative thinking. Also beer drinking.
Volunteer at Evergreen Aviation Museum - I gave tours of WWII aircraft and showed people where the bathroom is.
CREATIVE VOUCHERS
Mark Moll - Creative Director/Writer 303-512-3291
Holly Kurtz - Creative Director 303-475-8238
Tom Leydon - Creative Director 720-422-4212
AWARDS & PUBLISHED
Adweek
Archive Magazine
CA Exhibit
Cannes Short List
Belding Bowl (LA Ad Show)
Telly Award
Graphis Advertising Annual
D&AD Showcase
Step Magazine Ad Annual 20 Campaigns
Published in Textbook - Advertising by Design
Silver National Addy
US Ad Review
Print Regional Design Annual (3yrs)
Best of Show, Art Directors Club Denver
2 Judges Choice Awards, Denver Addy’s
Creativity Magazine
Shoot Magazine