I used to be a geek at Geek Squad.
Then I owned a screen printing shop. 
Became an IT engineer after that. 

I've had twists and turns in my career, but tbh i'm grateful to have taken the long road into advertising. There's stuff on that trail that you aren't taught in ad school - or even agencies.

To me, the most important thing above all else is people.
It sounds too simple, but it is that simple.
Make your people the #1 priority, and the rest will follow. 

Today I'm a Creative Director at Dentsu Creative's Social Lab, working on brands like TUMS, Preparation H (yes the butt brand), Chapstick, Emergen-C, Sony, and Subway.

Whenever not working, I'm making shirts or petting my cats.