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Creativity is NOT a Commodity!™ My words, ideas, and creative artwork have gotten…
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Dig Deep into My Briefs... Creatively - TMI is a Good Thing!
Dig Deep into My Briefs... Creatively - TMI is a Good Thing!
By Rory Bolen
Contributions
Activity
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It is hard to express in words how thrilling this is and how right it feels. I cannot wait to see how CEI continues to evolve and flourish under the…
It is hard to express in words how thrilling this is and how right it feels. I cannot wait to see how CEI continues to evolve and flourish under the…
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Big day at Havas Chicago! Peter’s first pitch we nailed it!!
Big day at Havas Chicago! Peter’s first pitch we nailed it!!
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We couldn’t all fly to France, but we CANNES bring France to Chicago! We had a great time watching and learning at our own screening of this year's…
We couldn’t all fly to France, but we CANNES bring France to Chicago! We had a great time watching and learning at our own screening of this year's…
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Experience
Education
Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer Staff - Gift Mart
Community Christian Church - Yellow Box Naperville
Children
Since 2003, Giftmart has partnered with businesses and faith-based organizations to collect more than 100,000 new toys. In an effort to preserve dignity, parents from Giftmart’s partner schools in East Aurora and Joliet have been able to choose gifts for their children at a discounted price of $2 per toy.
As Giftmart’s operating budget is separately funded, over the past decade, low-income families have reinvested more than $160,000 into their local schools. This has resulted in the…Since 2003, Giftmart has partnered with businesses and faith-based organizations to collect more than 100,000 new toys. In an effort to preserve dignity, parents from Giftmart’s partner schools in East Aurora and Joliet have been able to choose gifts for their children at a discounted price of $2 per toy.
As Giftmart’s operating budget is separately funded, over the past decade, low-income families have reinvested more than $160,000 into their local schools. This has resulted in the purchase of much-needed library books, computers, musical instruments and other supplies.
Projects
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BMC Case Study: Shine ONtario
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Describes the firm's contributions to the campaign that changed the outcome of an election in Ontario, Canada. "Ontario, it's time to be smart about solar energy. It's pollution-free. It creates more jobs. And just like computers and smartphones, prices are falling fast. Solar is just better. Here in Ontario, solar has created thousands of new jobs, and attracted billions in investment into our economy."
Honors & Awards
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2 Gold and 2 Silver Telly Awards
The Telly Awards
Rory Bolen - Director - Producer - Copywriter :30 TV spot - General Campaigns - Loan Ranger Rides Again and Banking AF!
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Gold Telly Award
The Telly Awards
Global Athletic/Sneaker Company :30 TV Spot (back-to-school campaign)
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Several Industry-Association Awards
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Several Industry-Association Awards per product category - submitted by clients
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Summit International Awards
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Summit International Awards: (11-total) - Multiple Media Campaigns and Single Medium Campaigns
Organizations
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Board of Directors - Downtown Aurora
Marketing Chair
Downtown Aurora: Elected to the Board of Directors and later named Marketing Chair
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