Rafael is a commercial director with 20 years of experience creating advertisements for top brands such as McDonald’s, Google, got milk?, Nintendo, M&M’s, and Toyota.

He has directed campaigns around the world for leading agencies like Goodby Siverstein & Partners, Mother New York, BBDO, Leo Burnett, and TBWA.

Rafael's work has garnered numerous awards, beginning with his inclusion in Saatchi’s New Directors’ Showcase, and continuing strong in 2020 with twelve American Advertising Awards, including the 2020 National Gold Addy winner for best internet commercial.

He lives in Oakland, California and is represented by LA-based Reverie Content.

He has never lived in Oregon.