Dennis Smiley

Dennis Smiley has a diverse work experience in the creative industry. Dennis is currently the Head of Creative Operations at Congo Brands since March 2023. Prior to that, they spent the majority of their career at The Power Agency, where they held various positions, including Executive Director, Operations and Creative Director since 2018. During their tenure at The Power Agency, they evolved from a Senior Art Director to Associate Creative Director, Group Creative Director, Director of Creative Operations, and finally to Executive Director. Before joining The Power Agency, Dennis worked at Creative Alliance as an Art Director and Senior Designer from 1998 to 2000. Dennis also gained experience as an Art Director at SagerBell, Inc., where they focused on the brand Brown-Forman, and as a Production Artist/Designer at Stith-Atkinson.

Dennis Smiley began their education in 1987 at the University of Louisville, where they studied Mechanical Engineering until 1989. Following this, they attended the University of Kentucky from 1989 to 1992, earning an Associate's Degree in Advertising and Graphic Design. Finally, from 1992 to 1994, Dennis studied Business Marketing at the University of Louisville.