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

Jan 2024 – February 2025

VaynerMedia, NY
ECD

Led PepsiCo brands (Pepsi, Mug, Starry, Lipton, Brisk)
Led on Wingstop
Led on Ford Pro

November 2021 – December 2024

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