What my peers SAY
Alex Choing
EVP Group Creative Director, FCB Cure
Once an idea starts to take shape is John's mind, just move out of the way and watch it happen. No matter how big or how small the project is, he gives them all the same amount of attention. On top of his contagious energy, John has quite an eye. We have a mutual love for excellence in design and typography. Always looking for a fresh approach, not letting one style define him.
Joe Slota
Senior M.D, Deloitte Consulting
John has a matter of fact artistic slant, putting the business needs to the forefront always. He does so by listening well, thinking, aligning with the needs expressed, and totally blowing away the result with ‘the art of the possible’ expressed with quality and flare like none other that I have seen in a while. Never once does his way become the only way, and in my view, ‘a much better way’.
Cheri Richman
Creative Director
John is an amazing artist with a passion for not only advertising, but also life. His fantastic energy and fresh ideas can light up a presentation. John’s work is always emotionally engaging, yet strategically sound. A hard-working colleague, rock-solid partner, and kick-ass creative, John definitely brings firepower to the party.
Robert Freda
Group Art Supervisor
John is a born leader. His greatest asset may be his ability to lead by example. I never once saw John “phone it in” or pass off responsibility to those under him in an effort to clear his own plate. Instead, John was hands on, detail oriented, and continued to offer advice and encouragement to the team throughout the entire creative process. His ability to serve as both supervisor and mentor were invaluable to our team’s success.
Getting to the heart
of what matters
PITCH CASE STUDY
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WhERE I'VE
MADE an IMPACT
2014-2019
McCANN ECHO
VP, Associate Creative Director, Art
Managed large integrated teams focused on delivering tactics across multiple clients such as GSK OTC, Eisai Belviq and Teva Pain Franchise. Developed McCann Echoʼs first DRTV spot with the help of an established team. Collaborated with most pitch teams to ideate and develop concepts and help launch presentations.
ACCOUNTS: GSK–Flonase, Sensimist, Sensodyne, Parodontax, NicoDerm CQ, Nicorette, Biotine. EISAI–Belviq, Belviq XR.
TEVA–Vantrela ER, Velzeto. BMS-OPDIVO.
2013-2014
ICC LOWE
(CURRENTLY FCB CURE)
Associate Creative Director, Art
Managed and inspired an integrated team of cross-discipline creatives while launching 2 hemophilia brands to market. Both brands had 2 audiences, HCP and Consumer.
ACCOUNTS: Biogen Idec Hemophilia—Eloctate, Alprolix
2011-2013
ICC LOWE
Group Art Supervisor
Transitioned to the agency’s largest account, Biogen Idec Hemophilia, per the request of a former client. Managed 2 large creative teams during pre-launch for 2 hemophilia brands. Collaborated with various department heads, including User Experience, Information Architects, Strategy, and Technology to ensure business objectives were met.
ACCOUNTS: Biogen Idec Hemophilia—Eloctate, Alprolix
2008-2011
ICC LOWE
Art Supervisor
Managed 3 brands under the Ortho Women’s Health & Urology franchise and another 3 brands under the Tibotec HIV Franchise—which included the launch of Intelence. Responsible for leading and mentoring a support team of 2 junior Art Directors.
ACCOUNTS: Ortho Women’s Health & Urology—Elmiron, Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo, Ortho Evra. Tibotec—Prezista, Intelence, Edurant
2019-2023
IQVIA
Design Manager, Medical & Patient Communications
Currently working with a small integrated design team managing a mix of US & UK clients with a broad range of projects. Leverage IQVIA data and insights to improve a range of projects from the medical posters to full creative ideation and brand launch execution. Partnered daily with the Operations team to develop and organize standard operating procedures for a young and growing creative team.
ACCOUNTS: RDT–Anavip, Purixan, Xromi
Mallinckrodt–Therakos, Gilead–Biktarvy, Lupin Generics, Janssen Oncology
2004-2005
ICC LOWE
ART DIRECTOR
Responsible for generating and executing all creative needs for Elmiron and Ditropan XL, including photo shoots and concept development for both brands.
ACCONTS: Ortho Women’s Health & Urology—Elmiron, Janssen Pharmaceuticals—Ditropan XL
2005-2008
INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS CORP (ICC)
Senior Art Director
Served as the go-to art director for Ortho Women’s Health & Urology franchise, Levitra, and Niquitin. Oversaw the transition from print to digital detailing for multiple brands while simultaneously enhancing their presence on the Web. Played a key role in establishing ICC as an interactive agency and advanced the development of the digital department by hosting digital boot camp classes.
ACCOUNTS: Ortho Women’s Health & Urology—Elmiron, Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo, Ortho Evra. GSK—Niquitin Bayer Healthcare—Levitra
2002-2004
OBLIQUE DESIGNS
Art Director
Developed and managed individual projects and clients. Delivered a specialized range of consumer advertising including direct mail, packaging, brochures, and corporate identity pieces.
ACCOUNTS: BMW, Ladies Professional Golf Association
2023-PRESENT
PURPLEMOON
Creative Director, Art
Working side-by-side with some really awesome people building something special. A rare opportunity to make a difference in healthcare.
THERAPEUTIC
EXPERIENCE
Allergy Flonase, Flonase Sensimist Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma Therakos Erectile Dysfunction Levitra Hematology Eloctate, Alprolix
HIV/AIDS Prezista, Intelence, Edurant, Biktarvy Oral Health Sensodyne, Parodontax, Biotene Pain Vantrela ER, Velzeto
Smoking Cessation NiQuitin, NicoDerm CQ, Nicorette Weight Loss Belviq, Belviq XR Womenʼs Health Ortho Evra, Ortho Tricyclen Lo, Urology Elmiron, Ditropan XL Venmon Anavip
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