EDUCATION
Chicago Portfolio School
Copywriting
Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Science in Sports Communications-Broadcast/Sports Marketing & Management
EXPERIENCE
Intersport, Chicago, IL 2021-2024
Copywriter
Wrote and concepted for brands such as Taylor Company, 7-Eleven, GoodSport, Cargill Beef, Sunmed, US Cellular, Trane, the World Champions Cup and Nellson.
I’m always snagging free gear from the supply closet.
Agency Habitat, Fort Worth, TX 2021
Copywriter
Wrote and concepted for brands such as Ortho Dermatologics, First State Bank, Targadox, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment and Maverick Fulfillment.
And I thought the drivers in LA were bad.
Jordan, Ross & Rose Advertising, Northfield, IL 2019-2021
Freelance Copywriter
Provided several 30 second tv scripts and concepts for a branch of Southeastern Mattress retailers.
It’s basically suburban Madmen.
Wye Communications, Chicago, IL 2019-2021
Freelance Copywriter/Advisor
Provided creative copy and concepts for digital marketing campaigns centered around the Credit Union National Association.
My boss was my aunt.
Critical Mass, Chicago, IL 2019
Copywriting Intern
Wrote and concepted for brands such as Harley-Davidson, Lactaid, DePaul University, and Blue Cross-Blue Shield.
The intern team and I created a new digital experience and web redesign for the David Lynch Foundation.
It was a very seltzer summer.
OneWorld Productions, Chicago, IL 2018
Freelance Copywriter
Wrote and provided VO for several Bungalows Key Largo promotional YouTube preroll videos.
Videos so hot, it set the place on fire.
Keyence Corporation of America, Itasca, Illinois 2016 – 2017
Technical Marketing Engineer
Designed and distributed all marketing activities pertaining to the Intelligent Sensors and Identification division.
Felt like I was being gently choked by a tie all day.
Go One App, Chicago, Illinois 2014 - 2015
Marketing Analytics Intern
Generated spreadsheets pertaining to the basic information of real estate and any other related apps to Go One
Created and maintained relationships with the creators of competitive apps as well as potential clients
Felt like a big boy taking the train to work everyday.
WMS Gaming/Williams Interactive, Chicago, Illinois 2013
Marketing Analytics Specialist for Social Casino Operations Intern
Responsible for the daily reporting of KPIs and metrics
Created several social media strategies for our Jackpot Party and Gold Fish social casinos
Had my first hotdog made of gator meat during my tenure there.
Camp Kawaga 2009 - 2011
Head Counselor/Head Wrestling Coach
· Assisted in developing daily programs and events.
· Head coach of all wrestling team activities and teachings for weekly clubs.
· The greatest power trip I will ever be a part of.