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Bernice Chao

SPEAKER | CREATIVE | AUTHOR

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About Me

As the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) at TDW+Co, I have dedicated my career to elevating brands through innovative storytelling and realizing non-traditional concepts. With a portfolio that boasts collaborations with industry giants like Google, HBO, and Amazon, I have witnessed exceptional brands' transformative potential in producing impactful work.

My commitment extends beyond advertising, as I am a fervent advocate and thought leader in the API (Asian and Pacific Islander) community. I co-founded the global non-profit organization Asians in Advertising, which fosters opportunities through scholarships, mentorship, and engaging events. Additionally, I am proud to have co-authored the bestseller and received awards for the book, "The Visibility Mindset: How Asian Leaders Create Opportunities and Push Past Boundaries."

My passion for community engagement is exemplified by my role as the President of TEDxCulverCity, where I orchestrated ten sold-out events. As a creative marketing professor at VCU Brandcenter and Loyola Marymount University M.School, my students achieved an unprecedented feat by securing the top three positions in the Effies competition, a remarkable accomplishment in its 14-year history.

I am a recognized authority in my field, with features in prestigious publications such as Forbes, Adweek, Nightline, AdAge, and The Muse. My expertise has led me to deliver over 100 compelling talks at renowned conferences and events, including SXSW, Harvard, SpaceX, World Bank, and Fortune 500 corporations. I am enthusiastic about the limitless possibilities and remain dedicated to crafting purposeful work while championing diversity and inclusion within and beyond the industry.

Recent personal recognitions include:

• 2023 Cannes See It Be It

• 2023 Advertising Club of NY Icon

• 2023 ADCOLOR Catalyst Award

• 2023 ADCOLOR Leaders

• 2022 AAF Hall of Achievement

• 2022 Hall of Femme

• 2022 Rare With Google

• 2023 She Runs It Working Mother of the Year

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Work Experience


Employment

 

Self, Los Angeles, California

From March 2023 - Now

Freelance Creative Director

Zambezi, Los Angeles, California

From January 2022 - March 2023

Head of Integrated Creative

R/GA, Los Angeles, California

From July 2020 - January 2022

Creative Director

David & Goliath, Los Angeles, California

From July 2015 - July 2020

Associate Creative Director

TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles, California

From February 2011 - July 2015

Integrated Senior Art Director

  

Omelet, Los Angeles, California

From June 2008 - February 2011

Interactive Art Director

 

TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles, California

From December 2006 - June 2008

Interactive Designer

 

The Ant Farm, Los Angeles, California

Motion and Print Design internship

Side Stuff

Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California

From January 2020 - Present

Adjunct Professor Creative Marketing Course

General Assembly, Los Angeles, California

From October 2018 - 2020

Teaching Visual Design, Squarespace, and Photoshop

 

TEDxCulverCity, Los Angeles, California

From September 2014 - Present

President

 

Evenflow App, Los Angeles, California

From April 2016 - September 2017

Creative Director & UX Director


 

 

Pats on the Back

• Doritos "Duet Roulette" is a TikTok first campaign winner of Webby's People Voice, One Club, Clio Award, Cannes Shortlist, and 10B views.

• Kia "Hero's Journey" #1 USA Today Ad Meter, YouTube ad blitz, Bronze Cannes Lions, Clios short list, and 26m YT views.

• HBO "Because of Her" One Show award and 2.5m views

• Shine on Sierra Leone "9 Mile Scroll" Ads of the World, Adfreak, and Ad of the Day

• Kia "Walken Closet" Ads of the World and Ad of the Day

• Bare Escentuals "Casting Trailer" Ads of the World

Scholarships

  • Rare with Google Scholarship

  • Chief Scholarship

  • The Multicultural Institute Leadership Scholarship

  • Woman on Stage Scholarship

  • Academy of Art Scholarship

  • Stanford Scholarship

 

 

Education

 

Art Center College of Design

Graduate with Honors Graphic Design

 

General Assembly

UX Design

 

Google Fundamentals of Marketing

Certification

Google Analytics, HTML5, Web Designer and Flash

Certification 

YouTube Certification

August 2014 - present

Certification
 

 

Keeping it Balanced

200 RYT Yoga Certification

Yin Yoga Certification

Meditation Certification

Holy Fire Reiki I & II Certification

Balinese Massage Certification

Ironman Finisher ❤️