2020 - Present 

Freelance Senior Copywriter / CD - Portland OR / Remote

Writer, campaign creator and creative director for hire.
AKQA, Play SF, Beam Suntory International, Revery, Dyson, Apple, No Fine Print Wine.

2015 -2020

Senior Copywriter, VSA Partners - Chicago IL 

Lead creative for Google lines of business. Senior creative on Goose Island Brewing Company, Strayer University, Marvin Windows, 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.

2011 - 2014 

Senior Copywriter, Y&R - Chicago IL

Core member of a creative department responsible for BMO Harris Bank, Hilton Hotels, Craftsman Tools, Famous Footwear, and Dave & Buster’s.

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

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. 

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

Bachelor of Arts, Jewelry Design

OUTSIDE

Ride leader, Skyline Cycling Club, 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.