Noah N. Will
123 E. Minnehaha Pkwy.
651-666-7606
Noskas@gmail.com
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Professional Summary

Creative Director/Copywriter with over 20 years of agency experience in creating compelling content and leading award-winning creative across all media platforms. Skilled in developing and executing powerful, engaging 360’ campaigns that drive brand awareness, sales, and awards. Proven ability to manage multiple projects and teams from concept to completion under tight deadlines. Leads by example, supports team collaboration, prioritizes the success of those around him while enjoying every moment of the journey.

Professional Experience

Independent Creative Director / Copywriter
January 2021 – Present

  • Lead creative teams of designers, writers, and art directors in developing innovative advertising campaigns across multiple industries.

  • Conceptualize and execute multi-channel marketing strategies, enhancing client brand visibility and engagement.

  • Write, edit, and oversee the production of high-quality content for video, digital, print, social, radio, and OOH media, including websites, email campaigns, activations, and events.

  • Collaborate with clients to define brand voice and objectives, ensuring alignment of all content with their goals.

  • Manage project timelines and budgets, delivering high-quality creative assets on schedule.

Agencies partnered with include: VML, Y&R, Fig, Havas, FCB, Heat, Mojo Supermarket, Barkley, Stun, Solve, Said Differently, Humdinger, Huge, Deloitte, Dunn&Co.

Clients have included: Illumina, Meta, Netflix, Netgear, Apple, TD Ameritrade, Johnson & Johnson, Cox Wireless, AIG, KFC, Uber, Arby's, Orbi, United Rentals, and more.

Group Creative Director
Grey Worldwide, New York, New York
June 2017 – December 2021

  • Led, developed, and presented compelling campaigns for global clients, including the NFL, Gillette, TJ Maxx, Marriott Bonvoy, Ketel One Vodka, and the National Park Service.

  • Collaborated with internal and external teams to produce cohesive and impactful creative solutions.

Key Achievements:

  • Launched a global media campaign generating over 1 billion impressions in the first month.

  • Contributed to winning several high-profile client accounts through strategic creative direction.

  • Oversaw award-winning campaigns across various media platforms and industries.

Senior Creative
Crispin Porter + Bogusky, Boulder, CO
June 2014 – January 2017

  • Developed campaigns and crafted compelling copy for clients, including Jell-O, Kraft, Microsoft, Applebee’s, and American Express.

  • Collaborated and connected media, strategy, account and creative to produce award winning “never been done” campaigns.

  • Created some insanely effective executions on social, traditional and experiential media platforms.

Key Achievements:

  • Created a viral social media campaign that achieved over 100 million impressions in its first month.

  • Played a key role in securing high-profile client accounts through strategic copywriting and creative direction.

  • Earned numerous creative awards, including Cannes Lions, Effies, D&AD, and more.

Creative Director
OLSON, Minneapolis, MN
June 2009 – December 2014

  • Led creative efforts for clients such as the MN Lottery, Bauer, MN Wild Hockey, Phillips Spirits, 5/3 Bank, University of MN, and MN Twins Baseball.

  • Worked with large creative teams to produce cohesive advertising campaigns.

Key Achievements:

  • Secured multiple new business wins that grew agency size by 1000%.

  • Received numerous creative awards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Marketing, and Business Administration
University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Graduated: May 2000

Historical Client List

TikTok, United Airlines, American Express, Best Buy, Firestone, Travelers Insurance, Gillette, NFL, Marriott, Citi Bank, Holiday Inn, CHS, Boehringer Ingelheim, Valspar Paints, National Park Service, Starwood Properties, BMW, Mini Cooper, Ketel One, TJ Maxx, Target, Aspen Dental, TCF Bank, Capital One, Jell-O, Kraft, MN Twins, United Health Group, Honeywell, Fifth Third Bank, Jeep, Arby’s, Wendy’s, Porsche, Sunoco, Defiant Bicycles, Netgear, KitchenAid, Founder’s Beer, Alaska Airlines, Bauer Hockey, CCM Hockey, MN Wild Hockey, Uber, Bai, Seattle International Film Festival…and the list goes on.

Awards

Emmy

Cannes Lions 

D&AD 

The One Show 

Effies 

The One Club

Obie 

The Show 

Communication Arts 

Luerzer’s Archive 

Clio

The MoMa

…And more. Many more.

Key Skills

  • Creative Concept Development

  • Copywriting and Art Direction

  • Creative Vision and Problem-Solving

  • Project Management

  • Client Relations

  • Skilled Presentation Abilities

  • Team Leadership and Collaboration

  • Content Marketing

  • Media Platform Expertise (Social, Video, Print, Digital, Radio, Experiential)

  • SEO and Content Optimization

  • B2B, B2C Strategies

  • Creative Strategy and Brand Strategy on All Platforms

  • Adobe Creative Suite

  • Microsoft 365

  • Google Workspace

  • Salesforce