JASON KAPLAN
Fractional Creative Leader
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Mario Gomez is an exceptionally talented creative director with a one-of-a-kind ability to see possibilities that others overlook. With a rich career spanning multiple countries and cities, and collaborations with some of the world’s most respected agencies and brands, Mario's experiences have shaped him into the kind of leader that any team would be lucky to have at the helm. At Razorfish, his innovative ideas, powerful storytelling and authentic mentorship approach left a lasting impact on me. Mario fostered a highly collaborative environment, encouraging our team to step outside our comfort zones and challenge conventional thinking at every step. Plus—as a fluent English and Spanish speaker— he connected seamlessly with our diverse team based across the globe. I hope to work with Mario again soon. He is the highest example of dedication, authenticity, and passion for the work—qualities that our industry must always demand.
JIMMY ALLEN
SVP, Executive Creative Director
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Mario is an incredibly talented and resourceful creative leader. When he digs into a brand, he digs in hard. He lives the brand and bleeds whatever dominant color is in their palette. That on top of being a magnetic person that brings energy to any room he’s in – he is an excellent leader and partner to the ones around him.
ALEX WEXLER
Creative Director
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...Mario is an artist who truly appreciates the craft and process of making things. Mario is also a quick witted thoughtful creative. I was always impressed by the concepts he could come up with. No matter the brand, no matter the brief he always came with a deep seeded insight and unique way bring it to life. Mario is passionate. He is not afraid to push bounds or stand up for the betterment of the process. In my experience I watched Mario build trust with clients, create a team and inspire all around him in one way or another. He is a pleasure to work with and all around amazing human and would no doubt bring with him great collaboration and an eagerness to make things happen.
NICOLLE CORREA
Creative Director
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...As the Vice President and Group Creative Director at Publicis Groupe (Razorfish) I have had the pleasure of working closely with Mario for five plus years. During this time, I have come to know him both professionally and personally. Mario is nothing short of a creative powerhouse. He consistently demonstrates an unparalleled ability to innovate and produce high-quality work that exceeds expectations. His creative solutions have not only impressed clients but have also significantly contributed to our team's success on numerous projects. Beyond his creative talents, Mario embodies the qualities of a caring mentor and teacher. He is always willing to share his knowledge and expertise with colleagues, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. I have witnessed firsthand his dedication to nurturing the talents of junior team members, guiding them with patience and encouragement. In fact, I was one of them myself. 😊 In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mario is a person of integrity and reliability. He approaches every task with enthusiasm and a positive attitude, making him a pleasure to work with. Based on his exceptional skills, dedication, and character, I am confident that Mario would be a valuable asset to your team. He has my highest recommendation without reservation...
MARIA FERNANDA GUTIERREZ
Designer
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¡Mario! Te deseo lo mejor; crees en la gente, las ideas, eres creativo eres excelente líder. Y en serio muchas gracias por el tiempo de haber trabajado juntos, aprendí mucho de ti. Que se cierre este capítulo pero que empiece uno increíble. 😊
CAROLINA ESPINALES
Creative Director
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Mario! I know we barely ever worked together but I love the energy you always brought to the office and I love your art around the miami scene.. keep up that great light that you have!! Good luck in your next journey!!!!
DANIEL FERNANDEZ
Associate Design Director
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Mario!!!! Thanks for everything over the years my dude. It was great working with you and for you. Thank you for all you taught me and did for me. Whatever the next chapter is for you, I hope it’s amazing, and I wish you all the best!
MATIAS PALACIOS-HARDY
Group Vice President, Group Creative Director
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🙌 Fue un placer 🙌 Ciao homie, learned a lot from you about being authentic and principled. Always loved your honest opinions and personal investment in the work... ✌️
KRISTEN ANDRZEJEWSKI
Account Director
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Mario has been the heart/soul behind the Dodge creative/attitude/brand for years. Tim Kuniskis asks for him by name. It goes beyond his presentation ability and strong client relations. Tim, Mark, Courtney trust him to deliver on the ask, but also to go an extra level. He is the reason we’ve been able to sell in dozens of shoots, campaigns have been successful and ultimately brought in millions to our company. For example, Lifestyle Photoshoots for Dodge Website in 2015, 2019, 2023. Another example, Demon Reveal was one of the most successful integrated campaigns. "THANK YOU!!!! There’s never been a launch campaign and reveal like the one we just pulled off. And there probably won’t be another.” – Mark Malmstead (Dodge Brand) Demon Teaser/Reveal Metrics: (reported 10 days after launch) 11.3M visits on Dodge.com since launch - +22% increase YoY* - 3.7M+ Challenger visits since launch, up 56% YoY* 102K content (ringtone & wallpaper) downloads to date -48K ringtone downloads Brotherhood of Muscle was his idea that redefined the tone and overall attitude of the brand messaging across all channels long before we were multi-channel agency. Roadkill Live Stream was the most successful to date under his leadership. He’s been functioning as creative director for years for multiple brands, and this year, for multiple channels (digital/social/ABL). He’s one of the most inspired people I have ever worked with and truly has a passion for life, his family, his work, his team and the excellence we can deliver to the clients. Mario has managed, produced, and executed over 30 shoots on behalf of Razorfish (this number likely needs to increase as I am only counting those I’m aware of). His wealth of knowledge regarding shoots and above the line work is unparalleled in the creative department. Other creative leads look to him to help understand and structure a content shoot. Since 2019 when Mario took over the channels, we’ve gained 1.5 million followers (increase this number to accurate metric) on the Dodge IG channel, surpassing the 5MM goal FCA had set. To do this within months, when the incumbent agency could not achieve it in multiple years, is definitely noteworthy. Mario was a great addition to the Alfa Romeo photo shoot, where he worked well keeping the director moving, showed ingenuity when facing a couple of difficult situations on set and was fantastic with the client. He’s imaginative with an artistic flair and a great attitude. It makes you grateful for getting a chance to work with him…I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mario while supporting the Dodge website account. His level of creative experience and knowledge of the brand and account made it easy to delivery cutting edge ideas to our clients that always hit a home run. He backs his work with the perfect amount of market research and comparable examples to help clients understand our approach. He lives and breathes the brands he supports. Mario has a passion for what he does like no one I’ve worked with and that comes through in his work. In working with him, I’ve noticed Mario’s great spirit and energy helps to motivate those around him. He has excitement for what he does and that truly trickles down to the rest of the team. He approaches this ever-changing business well and gets busy problem solving. He is a huge asset to our FCA account and has help drive our business to where we are today.
MACIE STEILS WILSON
VP, Client Partner
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Mario has been my creative partner for 9 years on Stellantis. During that time, we launched the Chrysler Pacifica with his vision of “Organized Chaos”, provided Dodge the brand tone it desperately needed with “Brotherhood of Muscle”, gave away 15 Challenger Hellcats in a one of a kind sweepstakes, and Mario worked on creating a Sistine Chapel inside the roof of a FIAT (which ultimately won a Cannes Lion). All told we have launched nearly 30 vehicles together, and this is just the tip of the iceberg of the great work Mario has produced on behalf of Stellantis clients. Mario is an exceptional creative visionary. He can intake what clients are saying and understand what they actually need to push their brand or product forward. He understands what it means to be creative to the core, and lives his life in bright vibrant color – both creatively and personally. Mario would be a great creative addition to any team. He understands a holistic campaign from start to finish and all the pieces that are required to go into it. He has extensive traditional training, but also understands digital intrinsically, making him of great value to any team. I cannot say enough great things about this gentleman, he is one of a kind!
GREG BEERS
Creative Director
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I have only the highest compliments for Mario. I have known him since March of 1997. I had the pleasure of working with him on a project that was extremely successful and I have admired his work for many years. On top of that you can't find a better person. Don't try. It's pointless.
JAMES WARD
Creative Director
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If you have not seen the astounding artistic talent, meticulous craftsmanship or creative vision on display in Mario's portfolio, you should check it out immediately. However it's his ability to bring a perfect balance with the work that impresses me most. He can reach planes regular people cannot reach in their brain, but apply it to business problems with simple executions that are rich in commercial viability. (Even though he usually brings an approach that is doing far more than just selling something.) Most impressive though is Mario's demeanor. He inspires confidence, is a natural leader of teams, an effortless collaborator, a relentless thinker and he's just a joy to be around. There is no person I would rather have representing my company, my brand or my team than Mario, because I know everyone around him will not just make a better "product," we will observe and learn things from him that will make us all better thinkers and craftspeople in our future endeavors.
MIGUEL ANDRES NORATO DUQUE
Chief Creative Officer y Founder de The JuJu Colombia
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A Mario lo conocí trabajando en Sancho BBDO y puedo decir que además de ser un gran profesional es una gran persona. Es apasionado con todos los proyectos que inicia, siempre está en busca de un gran trabajo creativo y su desempeño siempre se basa en la búsqueda de lograr un trabajo diferenciador y que aporte a cada uno de los clientes y sus marcas.
DANIELLE VIETH
Freelance Group Creative Director | Consulting Creative Lead
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Mario's creative passion is absolutely infectious. He has a unique way of seeing the world and this comes through in his creative work. Working with Mario is always an absolute pleasure and as an added bonus, so much fun!
DAMIÁN MONTAÑEZ
Creative Advisor
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Tuve la oportunidad y la suerte de trabajar con Mario como dupla en Sancho BBDO atendiendo las cuentas de H2OH!, 7UP, Banco Av Villas y Casa Editorial el Tiempo entre otras. Como profesional Mario es un Director de arte sobresaliente, dedicado y responsable, pero antes que eso, es un apasionado por su vocación y lo demuestra con talento. Un ser humano íntegro y de calidad, si tuviera la oportunidad de volver a trabajar con él, lo haría con los ojos cerrados.
JOSÉ ANDRÉS ATALAH MC DONALD
Founder / Creative Director at Atalah
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Mario es un experimentado creativo, pero con la energía de una persona que recién está empezando en la profesión. Sus recursos para llevar una pieza publicitaria al próximo nivel son ilimitados, entre los que se encuentran: su amplio conocimiento en arte y tipografía, su talento para inventar grandes ideas aplicables a todos los medios y su facilidad para mantener al equipo altamente motivado y positivo. En el tiempo que trabajé con él, fue una pieza clave para facilitar todos los procesos dentro del equipo; desde mejorar el nivel de dirección de arte, hasta inyectar de energía a cada persona.
NICK VOLTEN
Helping Organizations Drive Ethical, High-Performance Cultures
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Mario is a phenomenal creative who I had the pleasure of meeting a little over a year ago. The first thing that caught my attention was his personable nature, combined with his focused and enthusiastic approach to the creative process. Since then I have represented Mario in several opportunities and in each instance the client has been blown away with his work and overall knowledge of the industry. He dedicates himself fully to any project he touches,and ensures that not only is the client happy with the result, but that they are speechless. I am now proud to consider Mario not only a colleague, but a friend, and I highly recommend his services to anyone I meet.