Storytelling Professionals

B I L L D O N A V A N

VISUAL ARTIST + BRAND STRATEGIST

Bill is both a strategic thinker and a wizard with graphics, video, packaging, website and online content and photographic composition. He studies innovative trends and applies out-of-the-box thinking to every project. Further, Bill also inspires others to be more imaginative, encouraging input and new ideas throughout the creative process.
A team player, I’ve not once heard Bill take credit, even when it was richly deserved, yet he is the first to offer kudos to others for their contributions.
He possesses an easy-going, but disciplined managerial style, and despite being able to focus and key in on creative targets, is enthusiastic, empathetic and always genuine. Open-minded but not afraid to take a stand, Bill is professional across the board. I have no reservations in recommending him for any level of responsibility in the creative process.

JOHN BRADY

JWB&A Business Consulting

Senior Director Fisher-Price / President & CEO Rokenbok / VP Operations Poof-Slinky

Bill is an excellent creative resource that i've relied upon for years. His storytelling, editing and people skills are extraordinary. As a creative guru his guidance often has me exploring ideas that i would have never thought of on my own. Additionally as an ingenious human strategist Bill often times can connect with me with others from tangential walks of life that alter my life's trajectory. I've long admired Bill's impressive storytelling skills. His ability to breakdown complex concepts and present them in ways that feel so intuitive and simple has always blown my mind.

CHRIS HELM

Software Engineer, SNAP London

Bill is a highly creative and highly motivated director, designer, and media producer. I've been fortunate to experience some of Bill's incredible creations come to light, from graphic design to action sports entertainment film. Bill's core skills include his ability to get to know a client and the defining essence of the purpose behind a creative effort. He has a high energy level that he combines with a positive and optimistic style to bring projects to a higher level of creative success. Working with Bill on a project is an adventure and an experience. I recommend him for any creative project.

PATRICK BATTEN

Apple Computer / Senior Engineering Manager at Intuitive Surgical

I have worked with Bill Donavan on many different successful projects over 25+ years.
Bill is Gifted and skilled in more ways than I can count. I have always depended on his ability to work easily with myself and my entire team. Bill has creativity on another level than anyone I have ever met. This creativity is driven by his deep curiosity and desire to get to the best possible outcome. Whether it be administration, design, research, Leadership of just to bounce off ideas, Bill has been an important resource for me and my company.
Bill is an amazing communicator as well as tuned in listener. His ideas are bold, well thought out, and truly unique and his experience is vast. I would recommend Bill for any work or project needing fresh perspective, sharp intellect and world class support and leadership.

TOM FOX

VP & Owner Optic Nerve/Mountain Shades Inc.

In addition to having the opportunity to work with Bill on some collaborative projects, I engaged Bill's creative and photographic/videography services to help me create a set of professional videos, interviews and images for my business. Having spent 20+ years being interviewed, videoed and photographed for a variety of media & communications-related work, I can honestly say that Bill's ability to facilitate and capture the essence of exactly what I wanted to say, convey, and communicate (both in his interview style & questions, and also what he captured in his photographs) far exceeded my past experiences. I highly recommend Bill, as the end result of his professional work is as creative and authentic as he is.

DR. LAURA JANA

Asc. Professor Penn State, American Academy of Pediatrics (Spokesperson & Editorial Advisor)

Medical & Scientific Safety Council MATTEL

To me, the most important quality any person could have, storytellers in particular, is a deep sense of curiosity. Not a passing interest, not just what it may take to get a job done, but an innate need to understand and see a thing from every available angle.

Bill Donovan is made of curiosity. He asks, digs, discusses, shares, asks again. He is a thinker by nature and feeds on conversation, shared ideas, following threads. He’s seasoned enough to understand limitations – perceived and real – and work deftly around or past or within them, as the situation requires.

Bill’s also just… fun. (Remember fun?) He is smart, engaged, kind, positive, supportive, stoked on life in general. Anyone serious about hiring a true creative knows just how important lifestoke is – and Bill has it in spades. Even better, it’s highly contagious. If you’re looking for a creative energy that will expand not just your brand or your message but your brain as well, I’d highly recommend reaching out to Bill.

DIANE FRENCH

Writing, editing, storytelling, brand strategy

PATAGONIA / RIVIAN

BI have worked with Bill on branding, design, advertising, and web projects. He is an exceptionally talented creative strategist and thinker. His diverse skillset allows him to approach his work from a broad perspective while being realistic about which details to prioritize in order to get the job done without headaches. He has a swiss army knife of creative skills and his positive energy + curiosity are contagious, which makes working with him a joy for all involved. I never turn down a chance to work with Bill!

KATE O'BRIEN

Business Strategist and ADHD coach for creators / Advisory Board Member MusicPortland

I had the pleasure of working with Bill during Telluride Venture Accelerator in 2018. Bill is a pioneer in so many categories and easily one of the most powerful out-of-the-box creatives I know. Additionally, Bill has never met a stranger with a unique gifting and confidence of jumping into any scenario and offering constructive feedback. It was an honor to work alongside Bill.

JOHN FAY

CEO & Founder, Låda Cube

Bill Donavan is a creative powerhouse. Bill has a rare capacity to be both on-task and outside-the-box at the same time. He makes people feel excited and comfortable and thus brings out their creative side as well.

BEN LONG

Senior Program Director at Resource Media

Bill's creative talents are driven by a deep desire to shed light on human truth and a mastery for storytelling. He has a genuine curiosity about the people, places, and things around him which lead to adventures and insights that he passionately translates across virtually any medium. He brings a fresh perspective and endless well of energy to every challenge.

JILLIAN LAKRITZ

VP BrandJuice / CEO Yoee Baby

Bill's incredible energy and creative insights are always spot on and inspiring. He knows how to work with teams and is very self-aware. He understands the push/pull dynamic of business goals and requirements and the tradeoffs that are often necessary to drive progress. Ultimately, Bill is just a great person to work with.

MARC NAGER

Greater Colorado Venture Fund / Telluride Venture Accelerator

Bill combines a level of creativity, determination, durability and professionalism regarding his work that I rarely see outside of New York City. By durability I mean that Bill has a can do attitude. He doesn't let setbacks slow him down. He keeps pushing ahead. It is without reservation that I provide Bill with this recommendation.

JOHN C. BRADDOCK
Senior Managing Partner
Broad Oak Group International
Investment Banking in the U.S. and Asia

Bill knows his stuff- he ensures he knows the market, he knows how to tactically go about it, and he has so many contacts, it seems to come easy achieving getting a product out to market. He’s someone I trust and that goes a long way in new business. I would definitely work with Bill on any project.

ALLIE TINDALL

Senior Product Manager at RLDatix

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