Hey! I'm Tamara.
It means “date” in Hebrew—but I go by many nicknames. Some call me Tami (like “Tommy”), T, Tamama, Tam, Tim Tam Slam, Tamari Calamari… and Tami Salami, though that one was reserved just for my grandma.
Creativity runs in my family (you can meet a few of them below). That inherited spark has shaped both how I see the world and how I approach my work. Whether I’m launching a new product, tackling a serious health message, or crafting a playful campaign for a consumer brand, I thrive on shifting tones and jumping between industries. I adapt quickly, think strategically, and always aim to find the human truth that makes the work really connect.
From big-picture ideas to the smallest details, I bring hands-on creativity, versatility, and collaboration—always pushing to make something meaningful and memorable.
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/PROMPT.—ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR (02.2024-PRESENT)
Cetaphil, Nature Made, Lidl, Waterloo, Mi Campo, Hyland's, Exparel, New Business
SAATCHI & SAATCHI—ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR (10.2022-02.2024)
Pampers, Downy, Olay, Gillette, Mr. Clean, Swiffer, Dawn, Cascade, Vicks, Bounty, New Business
SAATCHI & SAATCHI—SENIOR ART DIRECTOR (06.2021-09.2022)
Pampers, Downy, Olay, Gillette, Mr. Clean, Swiffer, Dawn, Cascade, Vicks, Bounty, New Business
BBDO NY— ART DIRECTOR (10.2020-05.2021)
CSL Plasma, Macy's, SAP, American Red Cross, CVS, American Family Insurance
BBDO NY—JUNIOR ART DIRECTOR (10.2018-10.2020)
Macy's, Dunkin', M&M's, St. Germain, GE, SAP, CVS, ExxonMobil, FedEx, E.A.T.
TERRI & SANDY—ART DIRECTOR INTERN (05.2018-10.2018)
Disney Princess, Gerber, SunnyD, Freshpet, BJ's Wholesale Club, City MD, Drugfree.org, CCRM, Carr's, Phonak, The Hartford, New Business
CONCEPT FARM—FREELANCE ART DIRECTOR (01.2018-04.2018)
Margaritaville Orlando, Vstays, BMW, Improve International, Middlesex County
DROGA5—STUDENT ART DIRECTOR (09.2017-04.2018)
Seize the Awkward Campaign
SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO—CREATIVE INTERN (09.2017-12.2017)
Eagles, Bon Jovi, Ed Sheeran, Duran Duran, Amazon Alexa, Coldplay, NCAA, Various Radio Stations
CONCEPT FARM—ART DIRECTOR INTERN (06.2017-08.2017)
Margaritaville Orlando, Christmas Tree Promotion Board, The Empire State Building Experience, Bowlmor AMF
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Clios—First student in Clios' history to win 3 Clios for a single project
Gold —Other
Silver—Music Marketing
Bronze—Medium Innovation
Bronze—Creative Effectiveness
Bronze—Product Innovation
Bronze—Apps
Shortlist—Medium Innovation
Shortlist—Product/Service
Art Director's Club
Bronze Cube—Young Ones
Finalist—Young Ones
Communication Arts
Winner—Published in November, 2019 Issue
Cannes Future Lions
Finalist
Lürzer's Archive
Student of the Year Nominee
One Club for Creativity
Finalist/Merit—Young Ones
Finalist/Merit—Young Ones
New York Festivals Advertising Awards
Finalist—Positive World Impact
Finalist—Digital/Mobile
Finalist—Avant-Garde/Innovation
Shortlist—Positive World Impact
Shortlist—Digital/Mobile
Shortlist—Digital/Mobile
American Advertising Awards
Silver—National Competition
Silver—District 2 AAA Regional (App - Mobile or Web Based)
Silver—Local AAF District 2 (App - Mobile or Web Based)
Silver—Local AAF District 2 (App - Mobile or Web Based)
Silver—Local AAF District 2 (App - Mobile or Web Based)
Silver—Local AAF District 2 (Single)
Silver—Local AAF District 2 (Single)
Silver—Local AAF District 2 (Occurrence or Installation)
Graphis—featured cover image
Platinum—Tabasco
Gold—Oreo
Gold—National Geographic
Gold—The Tattoo Removal Company
Gold—Type Director's Club
Gold—Israeli Stamps
Gold—Guggenheim Billboard
Gold—Miracle Gro
Gold—AT&T
Gold—Harley Davidson
Gold—Volkswagen
Gold—Ban Assault Weapons
Gold—Clearasil
Gold—Emojic
Gold—The Last Post
Gold—Car Helmets
Gold—Superclaw
Silver—Delta
Silver—Allure
Silver—Marriott
Silver—Vertigo Book Cover
Silver—October Calendars
Silver—Pure Yoga
Silver—Wine Bottles
Silver—Pepto Bismol
Silver—Oreo Thins
Silver—Emojic
Silver—Switch Play
Silver—Major Lasers
Honorable Mention/Merit—Agatha Christie
Honorable Mention/Merit—Mini Oreo
Honorable Mention/Merit—Jacques Cousteau
Honorable Mention/Merit—Amnesty International
Honorable Mention/Merit—Sriracha Patch
Honorable Mention/Merit—Gloptimism
Honorable Mention/Merit—Opioid Wanted Posters
Saatchi & Saatchi
Nothing is Impossible Award Nominee
Indigo Design Awards
Silver—UX, Interface and Navigation
Bronze—Digital Ads and Campaigns
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SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS | BFA, Advertising & Design
3.9 GPA
Graduated in the top 10% with Honors (1 of 3 students in my major)
Top Percentile in portfolio reviews
Dean’s List/High Term Honors every semester
BFA Design & Advertising Scholarship
4 projects showcased at the annual Design and Advertising exhibition
3 projects featured on the SVA portfolio website
15+ projects included in a design professor's new book
MIAMI AD SCHOOL | Certification, 2022
Creative Director Leadership Program
THE AUDACIOUS SCHOOL OF ASTONISHING PURSUITS | Certification, 2023
Creative Megamachine with Jason Bagley
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I’m about to be a triple citizen
I’m a very proud born & raised New Yorker
I love shopping for vintage clothes, lighters, and ashtrays
I’ll try any food at least once (probably)
I LOVE to travel! 20 countries and counting (with plenty of recs to share)
My first tattoo was done in my mom’s handwriting
I’m obsessed with CJ Hendry and my dream project would be a collab with her
I’ll never be a runner but I’ll always be a cheer mom. My running friends call me “Tamama”
