JACK C. DESS
jacdess@gmail.com (201) 220-8717
Matt Marcus, Chief Experience Officer at Leo Burnett (I reported to Matt directly)
“Jack is funny. A relentlessly curious mind. A talented writer. A versatile thinker. A hard worker. A fantastic collaborator. He takes it seriously, does the research and delivers the goods. We built traditional campaigns, digital tools, and full blown physical store redesigns. He's the kind of talent the Agency world desperately needs as the curve bends further and faster towards a more expansive view of the work.”
Lizette Morazanni, Creative Director at R/GA (Lizette was my manager)
“They say the perfect creative is one that has craft but can also concept. That's Jack. Not only can he concept ideas for a broad range of clients—a cars website (funny), a hospital (serious), a hotel in vegas (a bit naughty)—he can also write for a variety of tones. Versatility is his superpower. He's also not the type of creative that just thinks of ideas, he always proves out why it works and why it would be good for the brand. It's a pleasure working with him.”
Irene Dess, Jack’s Grandmother (I reported to Irene directly)
"He's nice. Mischievous, but nice."
OVERVIEW
• Graduated with a BFA in Advertising Design from Ringling College of Art + Design
• Experienced in working from both the copy and art perspective
• Well-versed in the computer programs currently in use and able to create ads for any media
HONORS AND AWARDS
• 2024 One Show Winner, (Experiential Design / Live Event) Kitchen Couture
• 2024 ANA Winner, (Experiential) Kitchen Couture
• 2019 Cannes Shortlist
• Winner of a 2014 National Addy Award (Gold)
• Winner of "Student Best of Show" at the 2014 Fourth District Addys
• Many gold and silver awards for local and regional Addys
• Selected as a leader for the 2013-2014 NSAC competition
• One of two seniors chosen to go to the 2013 Student Conference on Advertising in, Washington, DC
• Semi-finalist in the 2012-2013 Crash The Superbowl Doritos Challenge
• Second place winner of Security Point Media's 2012-2013 Champion a Cause Challenge
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
January 2022 - Current: Senior Manager, Associate Creative Director at Whirlpool Corporation
April 2021 - January 2022: Associate Creative Director, Copy at Edelman
June 2020 - April 2021 Associate Creative Director, Copy at FCB
March 2017 - June 2020 Senior Copywriter at R/GA
April 2014 - March 2017 Copywriter at Leo Burnett Chicago
EDUCATION
• BFA, Ringling College of Art and Design, 2014
• High School Diploma, Tenafly High School, 2010