I like to tell stories. As writer and brand strategist I have a tremendous knack for getting to the heart of each brand story, bringing it to life in ways to resonate in memorable and lasting ways. I’m currently working as a freelance writer, creative director and brand strategist after working as an Associate Creative Director at Creative Link, in San Antonio, Texas.

In the past, I was a Senior Writer and VP of Creative at o2 ideas, where I helped shape and guide branding efforts for Verizon Wireless, Bruno’s Supermarkets, First Commercial Bank, Meijer, The Birmingham News, The Alabama Sports Foundation, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama and many others. At my former agency, o2 ideas, I was also tasked with launching the o2 buzz marketing and new media engine, What NXT.

Beyond the ad world include, I’ve lived a somewhat separate life as a music video director and filmmaker. Recent work includes projects for Universal Music Group, Palo Duro Records, Ashe Street Music and other entertainment and media companies. My documentary and film work includes a recent TV pilot and a short-doc about an iconic group of protest puppeteers. I blog over at coedouglas.com and write about yoga, Buddhism and other stuff for Elephant Journal.

1. I am vegetarian.
2. I collect strange old books.
3. I prefer mountains to beaches.
4. I almost went to culinary school.
5. I play guitar, bass and know my away around a Pro-Tools rig.
6. My favorite movie is Amélie. As a kid it was Raiders of the Lost Ark.
7. Halloween is my favorite holiday.
8. I almost became a Medical Sociologist
9. I was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
10. I am a cookie monster.