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Dan Killian

Account Director
FCB Chicago
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United States
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Global
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Languages 
English
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Client services, ad executive, and speaker on improv comedy's value in the workplace. I take pride in heavily pushing strategic, innovative, and creative work, always thinking at a business and enterprise level.

Based off a session I created for the SXSW Interactive conference in Austin, TX, titled, "2 People Are Crying And I'm Not: Improv In Any Career," I speak on how my training in improvisational comedy was the single best preparation for my 9-5 job (and how anyone can apply these basics to their work life). Since then I've had the pleasure of working with audiences at NBC, Groupon, and more throughout the U.S. and Canada. If you'd like to learn more about a different approach to communication, conflict, and problem solving within your organization, don't hesitate to reach out.

During the day, I'm an advertising professional at FCB Chicago, viewing marketing challenges through the lens of psychology, 1-1 marketing, and human-centered design. I've worked extensively on both above and below the line campaigns, having managed national TV, Radio, Direct Mail, Email, and Digital work for brands like Coors Light, State Farm, Cox Communications, and Jack Daniels.

Current position (2)

Account Director

FCB Chicago

Account Supervisor

FCB Global

Degrees (1)
B.S. in Psychology, Minor in Spanish
Davidson College
2004 to 2008

Presentations

Presentations (1)
2 People Are Crying & I'm Not: Improv In Any Career

It's not about being funny. For many of us, work is trial by fire and any instruction manual is long gone. By repurposing conflicts as opportunities and by building up rather than breaking down, we completely change our approach to everyday communication and problem solving.

And it will restore hair growth and make you taller.

The training is a version of an original presentation given at the 2015 South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive Conference in Austin, TX. Selected from over 3,300 entries, it reached a sold-out crowd and received audience ratings of 4.6/5 for Topic Relevance, 5/5 for Content, and 5/5 for the Speaker.

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Expertise (7)

Business
Media & Marketing
PR & Communications
Marketing and Advertising Improv Comedy Authentic Communication Problem Solving

Awards & certifications (1)

South by Southwest (SXSW) Speaker
SXSW
2015
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Why choose me? 

I will show you how improv comedy is the best preparation for your 9-5 job. Period.

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