Patrick Burke - Ceative Director CW Ex TBWA, Arnold
About
Patrick is a freelance creative director and writer with nearly a decade of advertising experience, including time spent working in some of the world’s top creative departments.
His work has been recognized across major advertising award shows, and his background spans creative direction, copywriting, production, agency life, startups, nonprofit work, consulting, leadership, and mentoring.
In addition to his advertising work, Patrick is a Co-Founder of The PrePros, an initiative designed to help young creatives get more hands-on production experience.
Patrick is a great person to talk to if you’re trying to break into advertising, find your creative voice, understand how creative departments work, or figure out how to build momentum early in your career.
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Interests
Soccer
Movies
Dogs
Mariscos
Trying to find NYC’s best nachos
Can Help With
Portfolio reviews
Art direction
Creative direction
Copywriting
Career development
Breaking into the industry
Career pivots
Leadership
Freelancing
Salary conversations
Interview preparation
Advertising agencies
Startups
Nonprofit work
Consulting
Managing teams
Mentoring
Building culture
Creative operations
Best Person to Talk to About
Breaking into advertising
Finding your creative voice
Building a creative portfolio
Understanding agency creative departments
Getting more production experience
Navigating the early years of a creative career
Developing as a writer or creative
Getting feedback on your work, résumé, portfolio, or professional story
Learning how to stand out as an emerging creative
Fun Fact
Patrick was in professional soccer before building his career in advertising.
Background
Patrick grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, and attended Boston College. He now lives in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Before advertising, Patrick’s path included professional soccer — a background that gives him a unique perspective on discipline, resilience, teamwork, and finding your way into a competitive field.