Nils Davey
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & ENTREPRENEUR
Industries
Marketing
I am an award winning creative director, strategist and creative consultant. As a creative director with a wealth of practical knowledge across a broad range of disciplines, clients bring me in to solve both conceptual and practical problems in experiential, branding, strategy and hospitality.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & ENTREPRENEUR
Industries
Marketing
I am an award winning creative director, strategist and creative consultant. As a creative director with a wealth of practical knowledge across a broad range of disciplines, clients bring me in to solve both conceptual and practical problems in experiential, branding, strategy and hospitality.
CREATIVE DIRECTOR & ENTREPRENEUR
Industries
Marketing
I am an award winning creative director, strategist and creative consultant. As a creative director with a wealth of practical knowledge across a broad range of disciplines, clients bring me in to solve both conceptual and practical problems in experiential, branding, strategy and hospitality.
“My role as a founder of an experiential creative agency and experience as a creative director can help define success and meaningful work within a high growth, high stress industry”
MY 7 DIMENSIONS OF CAREER SUCCESS
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What do I love most about my work?
Constant renewing challenges both creatively and within the management of an award winning agency
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What do I think is the biggest misconception newcomers often have about my field of work?
This is not a glamorous business
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What do I think is the biggest threat to my industry and/or field of work?
Recession, pandemics and executives.
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What is your personal approach for maintaining work-life satisfaction?
Working for another agency under direction from people you don't necessarily align with.
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How do I think people in my field should adapt to stay relevant throughout their career?
A desire to stay tuned to current trends both in the creative fields and pop culture, with a strong eye towards emerging technologies.
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Looking back, what's one thing I wish I knew about my field before I started?
There are a lot of cowboys, promoters and grifters in this industry.
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What POV do I bring to the table that challenges the status quo of my industry?
Knowing when to say no, who to say no to, and how to successfully detect bad actors within the various collaborative groups involved in the experiential marketing industry.
ADVISING TOPICS
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Insights on what working in my specific role within my field entails, including common practices and expectations.
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Insights on navigating gig work, securing contracts, and managing a freelance career, including financial and legal considerations.
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Insights on common misconceptions and challenges that people encounter in my industry.
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Techniques and tools for managing projects, focusing on organization, delegation, and resource management.
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Strategies for building and maintaining strong client relationships, crucial for sustained business success.
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Tips on mastering both verbal and written communication, an essential skill in any professional setting.
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Techniques for managing time efficiently, crucial for enhancing productivity and maintaining work-life balance.