I’m greg
Coffin
The Coffin name traces back to the Middle Ages, where it was an occupational name for a family of basket makers. At some point, they must have started specializing in human body sized baskets. Centuries later the Coffins became famous whalers in Nantucket. One Coffin was on the expedition that Moby Dick was based on. After their ship sank and the food ran out, he drew the shortest straw and was sacrificed. You know, for food. Now days the Coffins are data analysis, scientists, there’s even a couple of pro surfers. Me? I build relationships with marketers and use story telling to sell their stuff.
Prior to this, I spent the last 9 years at VBP running the Chipotle account with my partner Duffy. We built the brand following the foodborn illness crisis, taking the brand from $4 billion to a $12 billion business. We also built the partnership with the clients, which was equally rewarding.
EXPERIENCE
Venables Bell & Partners
Creative Director 2018 - 2026
Heat, San Francisco
Associate Creative Director 2016 - 2018
Digitas SF
Associate Creative Director 2014 - 2016
ATTIK
Senior Art Director 2006-2014
Academy of Art
Instructor 2008-2012
EURO RSCG SF
Creative intern 2005
AWARDS
Effie – Bronze, 2020
ADDY – Silver, 2016
ADDY – Silver, 2016
Effie – Silver, Media Innovation, 2016
Cannes Lion – Bronze Cyber, Best Engagement
Social Platform, 2015
Cannes Lion – Silver, Best use of Social Media, 2015
Cannes Lion – Shortlist, 2015
London International Awards – Gold, Use of
Social Media, 2015
London International Awards – Silver, Digital, Retail, 2015
London International Awards – Bronze,
Non-Traditional, Direct Marketing, 2015
Clio – Silver, Innovation, 2015
One Show – Merit, Social Media, 2015
ADDY – Silver, 2013
ADDY – Gold, 2013
One Show – Merit, Branded Entertainment, 2011
FWA – Site of the Day, Nov 23, 2010
Cannes Lion – Shortlist, Interactive, 2008
Webby Award – 2008
FWA – Site of the Day, Jul 2, 2007
Adweek – Best Emerging Talent, 2007
CONTACT
gregtcoffin@gmail.com
510.318.2415
LinkedIn