Bio
Isaac attended Columbia University before working at TBWA\Chiat\Day, Droga5, Goodby Silverstein & Partners, The&Partnership, R/GA, Ogilvy, McCann and VaynerMedia.
Creativity twice ranked him second most-awarded writer globally. But as far as awards go, he’s most proud of his range, with Gold Cannes Lions in Media, Entertainment, Cyber, Film, Promo, PR, Direct and Radio.
Award highlights
Titanium Cannes Lion
Gold Cannes Lions
Black D&AD Pencil
Gold One Show Pencils
Grand Clios
The Webby Awards
CV
Jan 2024 – February 2025
VaynerMedia, NY
ECD
Led PepsiCo brands (Pepsi, Mug, Starry, Lipton, Brisk)
Led on Wingstop
Led on Ford Pro
November 2021 – August
McCann, NY
Deputy CCO
Helped lead Verizon, including the Super Bowl
Worked on Converse, launched global skateboard platform
Helped lead campaigns for Chick-fil-A
November 2019 – October 2021
Ogilvy, NY
Global ECD
Led on Instagram. Developed global creative platform.
Worked on Samsung global business, launching several new devices including the Flip and Fold
Led pitch win for Samsung B2C business, launched global campaign
September 2019 – October 2019
Johannas Leonardo, NY
Freelance
Launched Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, positioning the companies first luxury SUV
June 2016 – July 2019
R/GA, NY
Group ECD
Led teams to award-winning work for 4 different clients (Verizon, LEGO, ESPN, Mailchimp)
Won multiple Cannes Lions, including R/GA’s only Gold globally in 2019
Led pitch wins for LEGO, Verizon CSR, Mailchimp, Marvel, ESPN, Plated and Coty
November 2011 – June 2016
The&Partnership, NY
ECD/Partner
As equity partner, helped position the agency, creative philosophy, and new business strategy
Built and ran creative department
Led pitch wins including Wall Street Journal, DIAGIO's Bulleit Bourbon, Hotel Indigo, Find My Past, and TELUS
Helped grow the agency from 5 employees to over 150 across North America
Spent 6 months (on and off) in Toronto helping to launch TELUS campaigns
Produced the first national and international campaigns for The&Partnership (formerly CHI & Partners, NY) in the office's nearly 10-year history
June 2010 – October 2011
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, SF
Associate Creative Director
Led Cheetos account, repositioning the iconic brand
Led parts of Chevrolet, including Cruze, and Super Bowl
Made campaigns for Sonic and Golden State Warriors
February 2008 – June 2010
Droga5, NY
Senior Copywriter
Helped win Activision pitch and produced multiple campaigns
Made award-winning “Great Schlep” campaign to help Obama win the presidency
Worked on campaigns for Net10 and UNICEF
July 2003 – February 2008
TBWA Chiat\Day, NY
Copywriter
Helped win Sprint pitch, then subsequent campaign launch
For Masterfoods, made the multi award-winning Combos “Man Mom” campaign and award-winning Snickers “Feast” campaign.Also produced campaigns for A&E, ABSOLUT, McDonalds, Starburst
June 1996 – August 1996
Fourth Floor Productions, NY
Associate Editor
Helped edit acclaimed film Fast, Cheap & Out of Control with Academy Award-winning director Errol Morris
Education
Sept 2001 – June 2003
Creative Circus
Copywriting program
Sept 1996 – May 2000
Columbia University
Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science