Experience
Freelance Writer / Creative Director
New York. March 2016 – October 2016 / January 2018 – Present
Clients: Red Antler, Grey, SS+K, HUGE, 22Squared, Droga5, McCann, Havas, Webby Awards, Klarna, A Random Synthetic Meat Start-up in Tel Aviv, and Others
Bring A Trailer, Writer / Community Engagement / Social Media
New York. August 2016 - Present
In my free time, I research, write about, and help find homes for old and weird cars for the world’s largest community of automotive enthusiasts. I write or edit everything on the site that isn’t an auction, in addition to curating social media feeds
HAVAS, Creative Director
New York. October 2016 – December 2017
Clients: Reckitt-Benckiser, Keurig, Liberty Mutual, New Business
KBS+, Associate Creative Director
New York. November 2011 – March 2016
Clients: Vanguard Financial Group, Ad Council, BMW, Boar's Head Deli Meats, FTSE, New Business
BBDO, Sr. Copywriter
New York. January 2009 – November 2011
Clients: FedEx, M&M’S, Monster.com, Snickers, Six Flags, New Business
Atmosphere BBDO, Copywriter
New York. January 2006 - December 2008
Clients: Monster.com, Hertz, Splenda, Cingular/AT&T Wireless, Target, FedEx,
Citibank, G4 TV, Pizza Hut
McCann TAG, Jr. Copywriter
New York. April 2004 - December 2005
Clients: Microsoft Xbox, Rolling Rock, Bass Ale, Absolut,
Verizon Wireless, Coca-Cola
Education
Chicago Portfolio School Sept. 2002-Nov. 2003
MA, University of Chicago 2000-2002
European History, History of Religions.
BA, Wheaton College, Illinois. 1996-2000
Theology, Music Minor.
Training
Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater, Sketch Writing Core Program Graduate (levels 101-301)
Player's Workshop of the Second City, Improv
Honors and Awards
Addys - District II Gold
Clios
Webby Awards
CMYK Magazine
Cannes Shortlist
Midas Awards
Press
Pizza Hut Brings Back Pie Tops for March Madness
ETF providers targeting Gen Y with social media
Vanguard drives home low-cost mantra, in a mobile café
FedEx: Food Truck. Hot meal delivery at SXSW
M&M's 'Hostages' Commercial Wins Oscars Ad Contest
Campaigns Begin as the First Stiletto Hits the Red Carpet
A Campaign for M&Ms With a Salty Center? Sweet.