Patrick Weishampel

Background

About Patrick Weishampel

I'm a seasoned Creative Director with 17+ years under my belt, steering teams and elevating engagement across diverse categories. I've worked my magic on automotive giants like Kia and Genesis, fashion heavyweights like Jordan and adidas, tech disruptors like Meta and Apple, startups like Merify, and SaaS brands like Adobe. Orchestrating cross-functional teams where research, strategy, creativity, and tech collide is my superpower. I'm dialed into pop culture, transforming digital and physical realms into emotionally resonant experiences that amplify brand affinity. My global stints with adidas and Kia have honed my skills in navigating multiple team verticals worldwide. I've got a solid track record in spearheading 360 marketing campaigns and streamlining creative workflows. Plus, negotiation with Kia's Global C-Suite executives elevated my strategy skills. I thrive on coaching and mentoring teams, pushing them to craft work that resonates on a deeper, more impactful level. I have a history of driving engagement numbers up through strategic vision, collaboration, and design – like 52% increased engagement, 154% increased reach, and positive brand sentiment across all social channels for Kia Worldwide. increased reach, and positive brand sentiment across all social channels. Kia Worldwide's 2022 Fifa World Cup Campaign on social media which was I was Creative Lead on was also a success. We increased engagement across channels by five times, saw 90M impressions, and achieved an overall positive net sentiment of 97%. Client Portfolio Extensive experience with global brands spanning various industries, including Automotive (Kia Worldwide), Entertainment (Dolby, Random House, LA Olympics), Tech (Adobe, Apple, Twitter, Facebook), Apparel (adidas, Nike, Jordan Brand, KEEN, Etnies, TaylorMade, Emerica), CPG (Muscle Milk, Amazon, Mrs. Meyers, Airwick, Celestial Seasonings), and Non-Profit sectors (Oregon Ballet Theatre, Portland Center Stage).