Sheldon attended and graduated from Columbia University in 1974, with a B.A. in English. During his time at Columbia, he became a member of the inaugural class of what became the 4A’s Multicultural Advertising Internship Program (MAIP). It was here where Sheldon’s career in media and advertising began. During his college years, Sheldon worked at WMCA radio station on the production staff. After graduation, he began working at Compton Advertising as an assistant producer. Working with brands such as Tide, Cascade and Comet. In 1978, Sheldon was hired by his mentor, and later dear friend, Jimmy deBarros at Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB). As a producer at DDB, he worked on marquee brands, including Volkswagen, Audi, OM Scott, Publisher’s Clearing House and Atari. Following his time at DDB, Sheldon joined Dancer Fitzgerald Sample (DFS) as the head of production and senior producer in 1984. During his time at DFS, he worked with brands such as Toyota, P&G, General Mills, and Wendy’s.

In 1987, Sheldon gained his most prestigious title yet – DAD! Sheldon Jr. was born in June of 1987 and Sheldon was forever changed. In 1991, Sheldon’s life become even more exciting. He ventured off to start his own production company, Campanella Levy Films and his daughter Ashleigh was born in August that same year.

Sheldon later returned to Saatchi & Saatchi in 1996. He produced work for premier brands such as Novartis, I Love NY, JC Penney, and many more. During his career he had the opportunity to travel the world, often bringing his family along for the ride. He also mentored countless young men and women. Sheldon founded groundbreaking partnerships to expand on inclusion and diversity in the industry including: Streetlights, Artists in Residency and the Saatchi & Saatchi’s Nothing is Impossible Award with the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. Sheldon received numerous awards and honors throughout his illustrious career.

Sheldon was a kind, generous, intelligent, loving, and funny man. He was a shining example of a gentleman, husband, father, brother, and friend. To know him was to love him and to know what love is.

Dad/Yoda
The Levy Family