Summary

Work experience

• Copywriter

  Freelance

  2010.05-Current

  (16 years)

  (16 years 2 months) Clients: SignUp Experts: Writer/Content Reviewer - Wrote comprehensive user reviews of various consumer brands. 2026 MLK Remembrance Concert: Copywriter/Speechwriter - Wrote copy for promotional materials. Wrote speech entitled, “Continue The Dream”.
• Copywriter

  GlobalHue

  2008.01-2010.05

  (2 years)

  (2 years 5 months) Clients: Subway – Conceived “Eaten Word” television campaign. Wrote copy for the subsequent TV commercials, radio spots and live DJ reads. Verizon Telecom – Wrote print copy. Verizon Wireless – Wrote copy for radio ads, print, direct mailers, flyers, in- store displays, fans and t-shirts. Bermuda Department of Tourism – Wrote copy for travel videos, radio spots, print and web. Wrote congratulatory welcome letter for Bermuda’s Premier to read to President and Mrs. Obama. 2010 Census – Wrote copy for print, direct mailers and web. Ad Council – Wrote copy for website. MGM Grand Detroit – Wrote radio spots and website copy. BlackPlanet – Wrote copy for radio spots and website. US Navy – Wrote copy for website initiatives. Walmart – Wrote copy for print and web initiatives. Chrysler – Wrote copy for print and TV commercial initiatives.
• Copywriter

  Freelance

  2002.02-2008.01

  (6 years)

  Clients: amNewYork Daily Newspaper: Associate Editor - Compiled and edited stories culled from the Associated Press and Reuters. Edited stories to result in “reader-friendly” lengths that were ideal for the demographic (twenty-somethings on the go). Interviewed subjects and wrote original articles with information gathered from the interviews. Designed news pages using Quark Xpress software. Procured photos to go along with the edited stories. Worked with photographers, graphic designers and proofreaders to achieve desired goals. Twinings Tea: Copywriter – Wrote direct mailer, website and print copy. Eva’s Village: Copywriter – Wrote website and print copy. Alameda Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare: Copywriter – Wrote print and outdoor display copy. StreetGlow : Copywriter – Wrote website and print copy. Regba USA: Copywriter – Wrote direct mailer, website and print copy. Parkway Manor: Copywriter – Wrote direct mailer, website and print copy. Methodist Healthcare: Journalist – Wrote freelance article for Methodist Healthcare magazine. Los Angeles Journal: Journalist – Wrote freelance article for Los Angeles Journal magazine. Miscellaneous Clients: Freelance Writer – Wrote press releases, poster copy, website copy, trade show copy.
• Copywriter

  GraphicType

  1999.01-2002.02

  (3 years)

  (3 years 2 months) Duties: • Writing/Editing All Copy (Ads, Brochures, Direct Advertising, Trade Shows, Posters, Corporate Identity, Website Copy, Letters, Magazine Articles, Press Releases) • Attending creative meetings with clients • Writing/Editing company newsletter, “TenPoint” • Acting as liaison between clients and company president • Garnering PR opportunities for company president Clients: Twinings Tea, Rondo Doge, Meadowlands 4 Wheel Drive, Bay State Milling, Caravan Products Company, Ultimate Gourmet, The American Almond Products Company, Tyco Systems Ltd., Knowledge Transfer Inc., Pavailler, First USA, IGX Global, Geltrude, Franklin Food Court, Nomadic Display, Puratos

Educational experience

• Gibbs College

  Visual Communications

  1998.01-2000.01

  (2 years)
• Arts High School

  Art Major