Some things about me:
I’m a writer with over 15 years of experience in the ad industry.
Things I like: going beyond the first idea, lobster dipped in drawn butter, speaking French, laughing in my sleep.
Things I don’t like: QR-code menus, walking in heels on cobblestone streets, long bios.
If you agree or disagree with any of these things, let’s chat: ryanhdb@gmail.com
McCann / New York, NY
VP Creative Director
Nov. 2020 – Present
Brands: Verizon, Mastercard, March For Our Lives, Prudential, Biofreeze
Comcast / Philadelphia, PA
Senior Manager Content Strategy
March 2020 – Nov. 2020
Traveler, Fiction Writer, New Mom
Sept. 2018 – March 2020
160over90 / Philadelphia, PA
Creative Director
Sept. 2017 – August 2018
Brands: Penn Athletics, The Indianapolis Colts, T-Mobile
Freelance / New York, NY & Philadelphia, PA
Creative Director
March 2014 – Sept. 2017
Agencies: Ogilvy, R/GA, Deep Focus, Allen & Gerritsen, The Brownstein Group
Brands: IBM, Coca-Cola, Dove, IKEA, Western Union, Shutterstock, Creative Circle
mcgarrybowen / New York, NY
ACD
Sept. 2010 – March 2014
Brands: Verizon Wireless, United Airlines, Marriott, Crayola, Reebok, 7UP
DigitasLBi / Boston, MA & Chicago, IL
Copywriter
Feb. 2007 – August 2010
Brands: GM, Procter & Gamble
PARTNERS+simons / Boston, MA
New Business Coordinator
Jan. 2006 – Feb. 2007
Experience
Education
Boston University
Collaborative Degree Program
2001 – 2005
Majors and Degrees:
Communications with a concentration in Advertising, BS Magna Cum Laude
French Language and Literature, BA Magna
Cum Laude
Achievements:
Dean’s List, Golden Key International Honor Society
Other Stuff
Languages:
English, French, 4-year-old
Awards:
Cannes Shortlist X2 // Webby Awards People’s Voice // ADC Silver, Bronze, Merit // One Show Bronze Pencil, Merit // Anthem Awards Gold // Clio Awards Bronze // Epica Awards Silver, Shortlist // Gerety Awards Bronze // Campaign US Big Awards Shortlist X2 & Honorable Mention // London International Awards Shortlist X2 // Thoughts and Prayers named #20 on AdAge’s 30 Best Ads of 2022
Publications:
Fiction
“Regional Managers.” The Scores Journal
“Love on the A Train.” The Artful Dodge
“The Pickle Jar.” Word Riot
Op-Ed
“Interracial Like Me.” Philadelphia Daily News