A string of new business wins and growth from existing clients has led to new hires in creative and account management at Bethesda-based RP3 Agency.
Chris Sheldon joins as Associate Creative Director after collaborating with the agency on numerous projects over the past few months. Chris brings a wealth of experience to RP3, having created award-winning integrated campaigns for a range of clients including Sears, Nintendo, Kelloggs, P&G and Motorola. Prior to joining RP3, he served in a similar position at Arnold’s DC office, where he spearheaded work for Choice Hotels, Amtrak and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism.
“We’re lucky to have a talent like Chris on our team”, said RP3 Creative Director Jim Lansbury. “He brings a great eye as an art director and designer and knows what it takes to deliver big ideas that engage today’s empowered consumer across multiple platforms. “
Chris has also worked at renowned creative agencies like Ogilvy and Leo Burnett in Chicago and TBWA/Chiat Day in New York. His work for the Chicago Wolves AHL hockey team was shortlisted at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival awards.
Also joining RP3 as an Account Coordinator is Amanda Marinelli. A recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with a major in Integrated Strategic Communications, Amanda found her way to RP3 through a combination of determination and plain luck. After researching a select group of agencies, she came knocking on the doors of Rosenthal Partners, only to discover those doors had recently been closed.
On her way out, she ran into a former employee on the elevator who informed her that a new agency called RP3 was being founded by the leadership team from Rosenthal, with offices on the 7th floor. Unfazed, Amanda marched in and approached RP3 President Beth Johnson with an offer she couldn’t refuse. “I’ll work without pay for 3-months, if you agree to seriously consider me for a job when I’m done.” The rest, as they say, is history. “I was very impressed with the passion and initiative Amanda showed that day, and every day since, said Johnson. “She embodies the can-do spirit our agency was founded on, and we’re delighted to put that passion to work on behalf of our clients.”
Stay tuned for more announcements as RP3 continues to expand and strengthen its capabilities.
