Jay Sharfstein Executive Creative Director

what i do here

Creative direction, brand strategy, campaign architecture, copywriting, ‘wordsmithing’

tech specs

Advertising Portfolio from the School of Visual Arts
B.S. Advertising from the School of Journalism and Communications – University of Florida (Go Gators!)
Work has been honored at top national and international award shows including Cannes, One Show, One Show Interactive, Communication Arts, Clio’s, Addy’s, Andy’s, Radio Mercury and London International Festivals

secret skills

I rarely (and I mean rarely) ever lose in ping-pong

outside of work

Guitarist, college football fanatic, husband, father, little-league baseball coach

favorite breakfast

Warm everything bagel from Esa, piled high with cream cheese, lox, vidalia onion and sliced tomato. Oh yeah…

you didn’t know…

I play lead guitar in a Smashing Pumpkins tribute band

Shawn Karras Account Manager

what i do here

Account Manager

tech specs

BS in Business from Ramapo College of NJ with a concentration in Marketing
Licensed Real Estate Agent / Freelance Stager & Designer
Small business owner: Hearth Kitchen

secret skills

I can write my name simultaneously upside down + backwards + left-handed + in script all while left handed (i’m right handed). Secret skill my dad taught me when I was little. Was fun to bust out at parties in my younger years. 😉

outside of work

Tween wrangling and playing with my feisty Feist, “Scout”. Running, hot yoga & skiing lover.

favorite breakfast

Not a big breakfast eater. Coffee, and then maybe avocado toast on special occasions. Straight to the lunch menu for me, please!

you didn’t know…

My mom taught me how to drive stick shift at 15 and I fell in love! Only purchased my first automatic car out of practicality and necessity at the age of 33 after my first baby was born.

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