After years as a creative director and agency owner, Bart realized a need to help people succeed in our industry required more than academic programs. He developed a one-on-one program that would accelerate the process at a fraction of the cost of traditional collegiate programs. Today, those who have used JPL are working at some of the industry’s most respected companies. JPL offers a unique approach in a variety of ways, with Bart leading the way. Bart is a frequent speaker at universities and conferences including SXSW, BOLO, Ad Age’s Small Agency Conference and The One Club Creative Week. He is a contributing author for The Get a Job Worksop: How to Find Your Way to a Creative Career in Advertising and is working a second book, Build the Creative Career You’re Meant to Have.

Mentors

Job Propulsion Lab teaches through one-on-one coaching. This innovative approach could not succeed without an army of volunteer mentors from the industry. Below are just a few of the many who give their time to help our proteges. Job Propulsion Lab’s success is directly attributed to the efforts of those who so generously give.

If only all account guys could be like Mark. His rare combination of analytic and artistic skills has allowed him to succeed at advertising’s most famed agencies. And, even better, put his name on the door of his own.

Bryan has built a career on craftsmanship. First, when creating campaigns himself. Then when mentoring those creating under him. And although he’s won a number of awards, his agency, McGarrah Jessee, is the finest example of this commitment to craft.

Claire Whigham is a Chief Creative Officer at McGarrah Jessee. As a mentor for JPL, she shares insights from a broad career experience. She demonstrates an unwavering optimism that brings an innovative approach to mentoring.

James Grandberry went through Job Propulsion Lab’s creative program before becoming a copywriter at McGarrah Jessee. But James has always had a mentor’s heart. From the perspective of being in a protege’s shoes not that long ago, James helps with enthusiasm and a sense of humor.

Elle Pace is a Senior Strategist at McGarrah Jessee. Her approach gives protégés a real-life experience of strategic development. Elle’s engaged and optimistic personality shows how problem solvers turn challenges into an approach that resonates, overcoming the increasingly fragmented marketplace.

Aimee Roberge is Head of Design at McGarrah Jessee. Aimee’s work has not only won some of the most coveted design awards; she is respected as a leader that helps others achieve their best. Aimee is the right person from which to learn if being a great designer is your goal.

Jeremy is Head of Experience at McGarrah Jessee. His absolute belief that great work doesn't happen in a vacuum is the same belief about great careers – you need a great team around you. He works with our JPL proteges not only to help learn how to create unique work but understand the future of digital by working with the people who are building it.

Janet Gabrysch is an HR Specialist at McGarrah Jessee. She knows what it takes to break into an agency with a national reputation for excellent work. Her insight hones your professional skills from presenting your work, to your first contact with your dream job, to nailing your interview.

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