Alex (Av-sherry-in)
With 25 years in Manhattan (originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan), I'm a creative director / copywriter working freelance, but looking for staff, and I specialize in irreverent work, saucy copy, comedy, campaigns, TV, having fun, presenting, winning accounts, and run-on sentences.
I'm flexible on role-- I just want to make great work with cool people.
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What My Bosses Say:
LINDA KAPLAN THALER,
Chief Creative Officer, Publicis Kaplan Thaler
"Alex Avsharian is one of the most creative and gifted individuals I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Alex was instrumental in turning our tiny upstart agency into one of the fastest growing advertising companies in America. He created brilliantly funny, as well as deeply emotional campaigns that have become an indelible part of our culture. He is also one of the best presenters I've ever encountered, a true gift that helped us, time and time again, to keep us on our winning streak. A brilliant talent that, I believe, would be a tremendous asset to any company."
Chief Creative Officer, Ogilvy Health NA
"Alex Avsharian is a rare breed. There are not many creatives in the industry that consistently deliver above bar creative, while being a strategic partner. Along with client presentation skills, he has the IQ to keep any great idea alive. If creatives were a horse race, I’d throw it all on Alex."
ERIC SCHUTTE
Executive Creative Director, DeVito/Verdi
I’ve worked with Alex Avsharian on and off for 7+ years at DeVito/Verdi, and the guy's an absolute beast---he's made so much great work here it's ridiculous. Whether it’s hilarious, moving, or hard-hitting, Alex knows how to nail the idea and rally everyone to the finish line. His creativity, leadership, sharp writing, and obsession to detail make him the kind of guy any team’s lucky to have."
What My Reports Say:
DYLAN PEER,
Group Copy Supervisor, Harrison & Star
"Alex was one of the most important influences on me as a creative. In a turbulent time where he was asked to pitch new business while wrangling a BIKTARVY brand crisis, Alex never wavered in taking every opportunity to mentor me, while pushing the creative to new heights. Without fear or insecurity, Alex is able to mentor and grow his writers and his own writing at the same time, caring about your growth as a person and an employee. He was always able to take a breath mid-storm and impart key knowledge about the craft that I still use to this day."
What My Dog Says:
PLUTO
Lab/Pit
"Don't be too proud of this creative terror you've constructed. The ability to write an ad is insignificant next to the power of Cheese."