who we are
For years, we worked at big agencies, with some amazing people and successful brands, winning awards along the way. These days, we like to work on a project basis, bringing a fresh outside perspective. Having worked together for years, agencies know we’re a proven team with broad expertise, able to hit the ground running and deliver whatever creative it takes to help agencies look great, and help brands grow.
Our clients tell us we’re great listeners, insightful and able to ‘get’ them and their audience quickly. Together, we’ve been able to craft compelling brand stories and share them with the right people, in the right places. To get noticed. To get results. And nothing makes us happier.
Jeanne Shields, CD/Writer
Pre-B&J Creative, Jeanne was a CD/Writer at DDB Chicago on Aveeno skin, hair and baby brands, Before that, Jeanne was living in Tucson Arizona and freelancing as a CD/Writer. During that time, she worked for clients directly, including Canyon Ranch, Royal Palms Resort, Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa and Loews Hotels. Jeanne lived in Chicago from 1994-2005 where she worked at DDB on JCPenney, Dairy Management Inc., LensCrafters—and various SCJohnson and Unilever brands. Her first big agency job was at DMB&B St Louis on M&M/Mars brands Combos and Skittles.
Born in St. Louis Missouri, Jeanne graduated The University of Michigan/Ann Arbor. She’s judged numerous Addy’s. These days, Jeanne divides her time between Chicago and Amelia Island Florida, where she loves walking along the beach and exploring the Island’s natural beauty with her fiancé, John.
Contact: jmshields501@gmail.com
Becky Kozlen, CD/Art
Before B&J Creative, Becky was at DDB Chicago from 1995-2012 where she was a VP/CD on McDonalds, JCPenney, State Farm, and Morton Salt. Prior to joining DDB, Becky worked at agencies in St. Louis--TBWA/Kerlick Switzer and DMB&B. She received her Bachelor of Fine Art from the University of Missouri-Columbia. When Becky is not working she loves film photography, cooking, and traveling.
She has won numerous awards including Communication Arts, International Advertising Festival of New York, London International Advertising Awards, Webbys, Print Casebooks 9-- The Best in Commercials, and Art Direction Magazine. She also had the honor of speaking at the Tucson Advertising Federation and judging the New Orleans Addy’s, and winning some honorable mentions from the International Photography Awards (IPA's).
Contact: beckykozlen@gmail.com