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Ever-Growing List of Companies I've Written for (in the order I've remembered):
DeWalt Tools, McCormick Spices, Agco Tractors, Under Armour, Volkswagen, Verizon Wireless, The United Nations, Diet Coke, SKYY Vodka, Ketel One Vodka, Macallan Scotch Whisky, Appleton Estates Rum, BF Goodrich Tires, Hulu, Bud Lite, Bridgestone Tires, Listerine, Thompson Chocolate, AMF Bowling Co, Buffalo Wild Wings, BettorEdge Gambling App, The Cornhole Cave, Louisville Comedy Club, Maya Cinemas, AARP, Equitable, UBS
EXPERIENCE:
Freelance at Self Employed - Sr. Copywriter, New York, NY 10/14 - Present
When not working full-time with an agency or client, I'm fortunate always to have new projects in the mix. Most recently, I've been lucky to work on AARP, Equitable, UBS Bank, and Listerine.
Formerly Known As - Sr. Copywriter, New York, NY 10/22 – 8/23
Ran the gamut of work on Audible, Verizon, and SiriusXM, playing a vital role serving all three's social, email, direct mail, and banner needs, along with the occasional radio ad.
Farmers Business Network - Sr. Copywriter, Remote, 02/21 – 09/22
Committed deeply to being the brand voice for America, Canada and Australia—encouraging farmers to embrace FBN's game-changing technology. In addition to full 360° campaigns, I've written many emails, direct mailers as well as edited and written testimonial videos/directed VO talent—whatever it took to help farmers achieve their goals.
Northwestern Mutual - Copywriter, New York, NY 08/18 – 06/20
Focused on paid social, organic social, radio, mobile campaigns, and in-house communications, all in the work of modernizing this 163-year-old brand.
Facebook via Accenture - Freelance Copywriter, New York, NY 03/17 – 06/18
Founding member of The Guild Studio. Teamed with designers, producers worldwide, developing pieces communicating Facebook's clean, simple, human tone.
Agency 5 O'Clock - Copywriter, New York, NY 05/16 – 02/17
Concepted and executed ideas and copy for social media, trade, print, display, and OOH. Worked primarily on Espolòn Tequila, SKYY Vodka, and Appleton Estates Rum.
SapientNitro - Social Media Copywriter, New York, NY 02/15 – 03/15
Poured gasoline on the passions of Nutella and BFGoodrich followers. Pitched for social media and larger business to BFGoodrich, Xerox, Hulu.
Campfire - Freelance Social Media Copywriter, New York, NY 10/14 – 12/14
Engaged The El Rey Network and Ketel One Vodka fan base through ideas, posts, and copy. Paired with a great AD, we were members of an incredible team.
McGarryBowen - Freelance Junior Copywriter, New York, NY 4/14 – 8/14
Team member leading Verizon's social-media content. Brainstormed talent, locations and moved very quickly from concept to execution.
ODD JOBS (AMERICA-ISH AND ABROAD):
Bartender. Made regulars and could handle bar six-deep. Account Executive. Built B2B relationships making 80 cold calls a day.
Youth Minister. Did “Jesus stuff” in Australia for two years. Lifeguard. Master-level whistle twirler. Also saved two kids.
EDUCATION:
The American Comedy Institute, New York, NY
Certificate in Comedy Performance and Writing, April 2018
The Creative Circus, Atlanta, GA Copywriting Certificate, September 2012
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Bachelor of Arts: Communication Studies and English
EXPERTISE: Sincerity. I want to hear your story, then tell you you're amazing. Cheerleading. Let's celebrate great work. Determination. Finding the right idea takes time. Reading. Into any biography about Abraham Lincoln.