This site serves as a collection of my thoughts and work from my years in the advertising industry. Thanks for showing up.
As a Designer, I adhere to the principles of communication arts that allow me to control the user experience with what I create. As a Creative Director, I understand how to get the best results with advertising solutions that start with strong strategies and align brands with the cultures they live in. I enjoy all aspects of the creative process and believe that creativity isn’t a talent, it’s an obligation. Believing in what you do is always the best place to start.
Having graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a BFA in Graphic Design, I have served 16 years in the Nashville advertising community with agencies such as Dye VanMol & Lawrence, Bohan, White Thompson, Carden & Cherry and redpepper.
I continue to do Creative Direction for brands and their marketing efforts. I’ve been successful at leading crowdsourcing events that produce results with efficient team disciplines. My experience in advertising has allowed me resources to some of the most talented people in the industry. Specializing in strategy building, marketing insights and creative direction with multiple media channels, I’m passionate about solving challenges with brands that want to connect with their consumers.
Today my creative spirit lyes with sharing my experiences and knowledge in communication arts with faculty and students at Nossi College of Art, where I’m currently the Graphic Design Program Coordinator and Marketing Director for the brand. I also enjoy judging events with organizations such as the AAF, AIGA and UCDA.
Having hard conversations about today’s advertising industry is what I would like to be remembered by.
Freelance opportunities:
brucestanleyis@gmail.com
615-415-4836
