Lover of Words. Storyteller. Versatile Writer. Strategic thinker with a wide breath of experience in B2C, B2B, digital, social, shopper, healthcare, short- and long-form content.
BLUE CHIP WORLDWIDE • 2012 – Present
Clients: Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Sonoma-Cutrer, Herradura, el Jimador, Screamin’ Sicilian, Connie’s, On-Cor, Honeywell, Braun, Vick’s, Bausch + Lomb, McCormick, Blue Bunny, Bear Creek, CAT Footwear, GUM, P&G, Celestial Seasonings, Kolcraft, Azteca Foods, Fisher Nuts, Orchard Valley Harvest, Sage Therapeutics, Burt’s Bees, Goodwill Industries, Schreiber Foods
Associate Creative Director, Copy
2015 – Present
Lead creative development of impactful advertising and marketing campaigns for CPG brands, including print, digital, social and video/radio production.
Senior Copywriter
2012 – 2015
Developed concepts, copy and campaigns for CPG brands, healthcare and pharma.
THE PAMPERED CHEF • 2000 – 2011
Copy Supervisor
2008 – 2011
Provided strategic vision, led concepts and copywriting and editing on 22 catalogs annually, 15 campaigns monthly, while managing team to ensure effective copy and consistent global branding.
Senior Copywriter
2000 – 2008
Developed marketing copy and brand messaging. Strategized, wrote and edited catalog copy. Created strategic print and web marketing materials, including direct mail, email, flyers, brochures, ads and print/online publications for global consumers and sales force of 70,000.
ROCKWELL COLLINS • 1996 – 1999
Technical Writer
Edited concept papers/proposals for national defense technologies, software and interface documentation, and annual program plans/quarterly reports for military and federal labs. Wrote employee newsletter. Maintained intranet site.
Education: Northeastern Illinois University Chicago, IL • BA, English
Skills: Mac & PC, Microsoft Office, Basecamp, Adobe InDesign & Acrobat, Workamajig
Recognitions: Co-Chair Employee Activities & Events Committee @ Rockwell Collins, Employee Recognition Committee @ Pampered Chef, Senior Leadership Team 2016-2018 @ Blue Chip
Certifications & Hobbies: WSET Level 1 Award in Wines - American Wine School; Wine, mixology, cooking, gardening, reading, fitness & nutrition
Volunteer: Chicago Park District, Taproot Foundation (YouthBuild Lake County), Northern Illinois Food Bank