STEVE MORGAN
marketing & brand strategy | creative direction, campaign development & storytelling
502.424.1341 | steve@stvmrgn.com | Louisville, KY | www.linkedin.com/in/stvmrgn | stvmrgn.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I've spent 15 years writing campaigns that sell banks, bourbon and the occasional animatronic dinosaur exhibit. I've also written emails no one wanted, scripts everyone revised and taglines that stuck around longer than anyone expected. If it involves words, I've probably wrestled with it — and maybe even won.
My style? Deliberate. Lean. A little crooked, when it helps the story. I like metaphors that earn their keep and headlines that don't waste time. I avoid -ly adverbs the way some people avoid eye contact.
If you're into clarity with a side of clever, let’s chat.
CORE COMPETENCIES
CORE COMPETENCIES
Brand Personality Development • Creative Direction • Brand Strategy • Campaign Development • Voice & Messaging Frameworks • Content Systems • Cross-Channel Creative • Team Leadership • Stakeholder Alignment • AI-Driven Content Production • Production Oversight • Vendor Management • Digital Marketing • Social Strategy • Performance Creative
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCECreative Director
stvmrgn creative • Louisville, KY • Jun 2025 – Present
• Build brand personality and voice/tone frameworks that transform functional service providers
into high-personality market leaders
• Produce AI-enhanced video, motion, and audio assets that balance technical sophistication
with human-centric storytelling
• Develop integrated campaigns for higher-ed and B2B brands across email, direct mail, and
video
• Create content that demonstrates vibrant, energetic brand personality while maintaining
strategic clarity
Associate Creative Director
BCH Agency • Louisville, KY • Jun 2018 – Jun 2025
BCH Agency • Louisville, KY • Jun 2018 – Jun 2025
• Built brand platforms, positioning, and voice frameworks for regional and national brands
• Transformed brand perception through personality-driven creative that moved clients from
functional positioning to emotionally resonant market presence
• Conceived and delivered integrated brand campaigns across digital, social, broadcast, print,
and OOH
• Directed production across talent, VO, editors, and vendors
• Introduced AI tools (ElevenLabs, Midjourney, Ideogram) into creative workflow to empower
team capabilities
• Presented concepts and strategic recommendations to clients
• Managed production schedules, budgets, and timelines
Key Clients: Republic Bank, Four Roses Bourbon, Buzzard's Roost Whiskey
Associate Creative Director
OOHology • Louisville, KY • Dec 2016 – Apr 2018
OOHology • Louisville, KY • Dec 2016 – Apr 2018
• Developed brand messaging, campaign concepts, and digital content systems
• Pitched and won new business across tourism and national consumer brands
• Built positioning, tone, and integrated creative for healthcare, sports, and manufacturing
• Partnered with UX/design teams to craft brand-aligned digital experiences
Key Clients: Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Bionic Gloves, GoGoMeds
Senior Writer
Atria Senior Living • Louisville, KY • Aug 2013 – Dec 2016
Atria Senior Living • Louisville, KY • Aug 2013 – Dec 2016
Mentored writing team and helped shape brand voice standards
Produced documentary‑style content and resident storytelling
Scripted video content, email series, publications, and long‑form narratives
Ghost‑wrote thought‑leadership content for iconic brand ambassador, Billie Jean King
SKILLS & TECHNOLOGY
Creative: Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, Photoshop, InDesign) • Logic Pro
AI & Automation: Kling • Google VEO • OpenAI Sora • Midjourney • ElevenLabs • ChatGPT • Claude
Content & Marketing: Social platforms • CMS • CRM & email systems
Production: Video production • Audio/VO direction • Field production & scouting
AI & Automation: Kling • Google VEO • OpenAI Sora • Midjourney • ElevenLabs • ChatGPT • Claude
Content & Marketing: Social platforms • CMS • CRM & email systems
Production: Video production • Audio/VO direction • Field production & scouting
AWARDS
• National Gold ADDY (2): The Wisdom of Gratitude, Field Notes from an Adventurous Life
• District Gold ADDY: Field Notes from an Adventurous Life
• Local Best of Show ADDY: Field Notes from an Adventurous Life
• Local Gold ADDY (2): Lola Brand Identity, Go Grateful Campaign
• Local Silver ADDY (3): OOHology Website, Atria Resident Wisdom, Louisville Zoo G'Day Y'All
• District Gold ADDY: Field Notes from an Adventurous Life
• Local Best of Show ADDY: Field Notes from an Adventurous Life
• Local Gold ADDY (2): Lola Brand Identity, Go Grateful Campaign
• Local Silver ADDY (3): OOHology Website, Atria Resident Wisdom, Louisville Zoo G'Day Y'All
EDUCATION
B.A. — English, Creative Writing Concentration
University of Kentucky — Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky — Lexington, KY
INDUSTRY SECTORS
Tourism • Financial Services • Healthcare • Spirits • Senior Living • Higher Education • B2B • Consumer Brands