David LeVant is a copywriter and account manager.
Official (And More Interesting) Bio:
David says that what he does is simple: “I help companies communicate more effectively with their prospects, customers and employees.” Drawing from his experience as a leader on the account service and creative sides of advertising agencies and as a director of corporate marketing, he balances the needs of individuals and the organization to create highly effective marketing communications.
He began his career in 1988, and has strategized, directed, and written for print, broadcast, direct mail and the full array of new media. Among the agencies for whom he has produced breakthrough creative and results: Roberts Communications, Adams Colway & Associates, Stites and Roeding, Media Logic, The Idea Factory, and his own David J. LeVant.
His clients have included American Red Cross, Ameriprise Financial, Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, BCBS of Minnesota, Bausch & Lomb, Corning, Cummins Power Generation, EDS, Eastman Kodak, Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, Farash Corporation, First National Bank, Frontier Corp., General Motors, ITT, MasterCard International, Mobil Chemical, Polaroid Corporation, Rochester Gas and Electric, Verizon Wireless and Xerox.
Unofficial Bio:
Why did you choose this career?
Someone once told me to think of the activity that I would laugh out loud if someone actually paid me to do it. And make that my career. I’m a writer.
Favorite food?
Guacamole. On anything.
Favorite song?
I’m a sucker for Neil Young and David Bowie.
Favorite movie?
Ordinary People (still can’t look at Mary Tyler Moore without hissing).
Favorite book?
The Fountainhead.
Favorite recreational activity?
I ride. ’89 Harley Heritage Softail. All the miles are mine.
You think the world would be a better place if:
We could all maintain the clarity and perspective we achieve when something truly horrible happens…without it having to happen again.
The most profound thing you've ever heard or seen or experienced is:
That thing that gave me that clarity and perspective. But let’s not talk about that here.
It would surprise people to know that you:
Don’t actually like public speaking…unless I’m presenting concepts.
Besides marketing your other passions are:
Covered that with the riding. I’m pretty passionate about my family and puppy too I suppose.
Favorite joke:
Too long.
Suddenly blessed with a day off and no limitations of time, space or cash, you would:
Take my wife back to Tuscany. Another bottle of Brugnello at the bar atop the tower in Florence.
The web site you think everyone should have in their favorites file:
Please. I live on IMDB.com…”What was Natalie Portman’s first role?” “What year did Ferris Beuller come out?” “who was that girl in War Games?” It’s all there.