James D.

I'm a CD - Copywriter living in San Francisco. Many years before that I grew up on a commune without electricity. But we did have a radio and the ads we're my favorite part. They took me places. They told me stories about the world beyond our hill. These days I thoroughly enjoy electricity, but I still love how good advertising can take you places. As a Freelance Creative Director with extensive experience in earned media, team leadership, and strategic thinking. My career spans over two decades, including 8.5 years at Venables Bell and Partners, where I led the transformation of the Chipotle brand into a symbol of real food across multiple platforms. My professional journey includes roles at Heat Advertising, Deloitte Digital, and Digitas North America, where I collaborated on campaigns for prominent clients like EA, Bank of the West, and Taco Bell. Passionate about crafting authentic brand narratives, I bring a focus on innovative storytelling and team-driven excellence to all my