experience

2020 - Present 

Freelance Copywriter / Creative - Portland OR / Remote

Writer, campaign creator and leader for hire in-person in the Pacific Northwest and remote across the country.

2015 -2020

Lead / Senior Copywriter, VSA Partners - Chicago IL 

Led writing efforts for Google clients on educational, retail and product launches. Produced work for Goose Island Brewing 

Company and Elysian Brewing Company.

2014 - 2015 

Senior Copywriter, Cramer-Krasselt - Chicago IL

Principal writer for print, tv and direct mail on Porsche Cars of North America. Maintained the voice of a decades old brand while adjusting

it for the modern era.

2009 - 2011

Junior Copywriter, Energy BBDO - Chicago IL

Entry level creative collaborating on Aleve, Altoids, Five Gum and The Art Institute of Chicago. Frequent exposure to clients and presentations early and often.

education

2007-2009  

VCU Brandcenter, Richmond VA

MS – Mass Communications (Copywriting) 

Distinct two year graduate program focused on copywriting, simulating agency assignments and industry trends. Intense portfolio building experience aimed at landing an associate role in the industry. 

2002-2006 

Central St. Martin’s College of Art & Design, London, UK

Bachelor of Arts, Jewelry Design

outside of work

2019-Present 

Ride leader, Roule Cycling, Portland, OR

Free to join cycling group that focuses on empathy and inclusion in a sport that is all too often exclusive and hard to enter.