Ryan Mikesell

About Ryan Mikesell

I’ve spent 15 years building creative that is honest, looks sharp, and earns attention. I’ve developed campaigns, identities, and platforms for brands like Bridgestone Golf, Mitsubishi Electric, Georgia Aquarium, Lamkin Golf Grips and the Atlanta Community Food Bank. I care about the emotional side of the work - what people feel, remember, and respond to - and I build ideas around that. Striving to work from a place of insight and emotional connection has always been a driver for me.A big part of my career has also been rooted in hospitality. I’ve helped bring brands like The Harpeth Hotel, 106 Jefferson, The Lodge at Gulf State Park, and Valor Hospitality’s global portfolio to life -shaping guest-facing creative that reflects both the place and the people behind it.Today, I\'m co-owner of ASO Advertising, a creative and media agency, focused on brand and campaign development. I collaborate closely with my longtime media partner to ensure the work not only looks great but reaches the right audience at the right time. Understanding how creative and media fit together has become a core part of how I think and work.I’m always open to new creative challenges, whether that means helping a brand find its footing, leading a campaign from scratch, or joining a team that wants their work to stand for something.

Experience

1. President, CCO

   Aso Advertising

   Mar 2018 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US

Education

• The Creative Circus

  Graphic Design

  2000 — 2002

• University of Tennessee, Knoxville

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

  1995 — 2000

Skills

• Brand Development
• Typography
• Advertising
• Integrated Marketing
• Social Media Marketing
• Digital Strategy
• Interactive Advertising
• Creative Direction
• Art Direction
• Interactive Marketing
• Online Advertising
• Creative Strategy
• Digital Marketing
• Digital Media