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

For more than three decades, I have worked across virtually every facet of the communications arts industry, including 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. At the same time, I have remained deeply involved with cultural and arts organizations, including serving for more than a decade as Creative Director for the national art magazines Fine Art Connoisseur and PleinAir.

As reflected by the numerous global brands that have benefited from my contributions, some of which are listed below, I bring a level of world-class expertise and creative leadership rarely found within regional cultural institutions. Beyond my qualifications, I bring something of even greater importance to this role: genuine personal investment and deep commitment to Artis–Naples, and in particular The Baker Museum, of which I am a prolific patron. This institution is not abstract to me. Its success matters to me and my family personally because of the role it plays in enriching both our cultural life and that of our community.

I thank you for your consideration and welcome the opportunity to contribute towards 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