I won't give you a big sales pitch.
Just the highlights from my twenty-year career in the ad agency world. For the full story, check out my portfolio, clients and references. As you'll see, I've worked on a number of big name accounts: Horizon Organic, Hunter Douglas, First Data, Bernina, Whole Foods, Westin Hotels, Pharmaca, Globus & Cosmos, White Wave, Dannon, Idaho Potatoes, to name a few. I spent the first few years of my career in Chicago, developing my creative chops at agencies such as Bozell, Rapp Collins Worldwide, and Cravit/Campbell Mithun Esty. I spent the next nine as Creative Director at Sterling-Rice Group in Boulder, Colorado, where I cultivated a special ability to develop a brand's identity and position it in the marketplace with insightful, strategically driven creative. Currently I'm based in Denver, but work with clients and ad agencies around the globe. Besides my advertising experience, I also earned an MFA in Writing, which means I'm equally adept at coming up with that big idea as I am writing the nuanced, brand story that goes with it. Not to mention, social media, videos, websites, TV, radio, digital ads, brochures, blogs and everything in between. I can also manage 30 projects and a dozen creatives with the mastery of a seasoned juggler. So, if you need an advertising pro, please reach out. I promise I'll sell a lot harder for you.
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"What makes me her biggest fan is her uncanny strategic ability. In fact, the tougher the business problem, the more I want Marie on my team. There's a reason 'star' is in her name."
—D'Lea Martens
Principal, Tango Strategy
"Her contributions to the business are always grounded in sound strategic thinking and go far beyond just the creative."
—Lori Jan Bernstein
Marketing Dir., Bernina of America
"Marie Ostarello is an extremely valuable asset to any team. She brings a unique mix of creativity, strategy and passion to every project she leads."
—Laura Slavec
Account Dir., Sterling-Rice Group