The photo above captures much of what you need to know about me:

I enjoy dive bars, all things Americana, and games that blend high

levels of skill with low levels of athleticism.



My background is in Art Direction, but I have been a writer my whole life.

I can play either role, in addition to leading teams and productions.


I’ve worked on some of the biggest brands in the world, with some pretty

big names, and created work for the biggest stages. I’m easy to work with,
big names, and created work for the biggest stages. I’m easy to work with,

I enjoy collaboration, new business, and developing smart, memorable and

strategic work. In addition to freelancing, I am currently a professor at

the VCU Brandcenter.



My agency experience spans primarily from Fallon, to Venables Bell, to Leo

Burnett. With plenty of freelancing in between at the likes of The Martin Agency,

Quality Meats, BBH NY, and Arts & Letters. And i've learned from some amazing

mentors along the way.



I have been awarded shiny things from The One Show, Communication Arts,

Creativity, D&AD, ADC, Ad Age, Luerzer's Archive, and my work has been

named Adweek's "Ad of the Day" on eight separate occasions in addition to

winning 11 Cannes Lions.



If you’re still reading this, you get a gold star. And i’d love to work with you.

You can reach me at tomscharpf@gmail.com



But keep that safe. I don't give it to just anyone.
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