It is with great enthusiasm that I submit my candidacy for the position of Director of Creative Services at my most treasured local arts institution.

Although I reached a point several years ago where I no longer needed to work, I never lost the drive to create. Today, I choose to devote my time and expertise exclusively to organizations and projects that inspire me and align with my passions. Few opportunities embody this as fully as Artis—Naples.

For more than three decades, I have worked across virtually every facet of the communications arts industry, leading large-scale, multinational creative teams for some of the most recognized brands in the world. My career has included leadership roles at Apple, where I often worked directly with Steve Jobs, as well as CEO-level leadership at Ogilvy Perú. Simultaneously, I have remained deeply involved with cultural and arts organizations, including serving for more than a decade as Creative Director for the acclaimed national art magazines Fine Art Connoisseur and PleinAir.

My background with global brands has provided me with a level of world-class expertise and creative leadership that I am eager to apply to a regional cultural institution. Beyond these professional qualifications, I bring something of even greater importance, which is a deep personal commitment to Artis—Naples and The Baker Museum, where I am a dedicated patron. This institution is not abstract to me. Its success matters to my family and me because of the vital role it plays in enriching our community’s cultural life.

I thank you for your consideration and welcome the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of Artis—Naples.

JOHN ALFONSO

hello@alfonso.design
1 (786) 626 2984

Brands I have worked with include:

Apple, Pepsi, Mazda, Bayer, Adidas, Marvel, Intel, Warner Brothers, ExxonMobil, Fujitsu, 20th Century Fox, Calvin Klein, Anheuser-Busch, Sony, Regent Cruises, Nickelodeon, Perry Ellis, Tissot, MTV, Birks, Princess Cruises