Virginia Commonwealth University



VCU receives over 18,000 applications annually, from students seeking our unique combination of education, creativity, research and community impact. I write campaigns that amplify our student stories, improve brand cohesion across the university, and expand our global recognition.    
























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CREDENTIALS


Professional Certificate in Digital Transformation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
April 2023 to April 2024

M.B.A. Business Innovation
Virginia Commonwealth University
August 2018 to May 2022
*2021 Communications Chair for Graduate School Executive Committee

B.A. Creative Advertising
Virginia Commonwealth University
August 2008 to May 2013


Experience


Publicis Groupe, Senior Copywriter
May 2022 to present
•    Develops strategic brand campaigns for clients like Bank of America, Walmart and USAA.
•    Specializes in User Interface, User Experience and Artificial Intelligence.


VCU Enterprise Marketing and Communications, Senior Copywriter
December 2017 to May 2022
•    Led the university's brand messaging to drive recruitment.
•    Transitioned my team to a digital-first strategy. Increased video production 10x.

Arnold Worldwide, Freelance Copywriter
July 2017 to January 2018 
•    Launched the campaign that introduced Santander Bank to North America.
•    Wrote direct marketing copy for Carnival Cruise Lines.

Hill Holliday, Copywriter
September 2014 to July 2017
•    Boosted brand affinity through in-store and out-of-home consumer experiences for Dunkin’ Donuts.
•    Managed and directed social media content for Liberty Mutual’s B2B audiences.

Martin Agency, Copywriter Intern
January 2014 to September 2014
•    Collaborated with R&D to create interactive events and social media campaigns
•    Expanded new markets through digital campaigns and content for Universal Music Group, Cool Whip, Moen  


SUPERLATIVES


︎ BC Sprint / Coors Light - 2020 winner
︎ One Show / Spotify - 2018
︎ Hatch Award / Dunkin’ Donuts - 2016 silver
︎ Young Lions / Digital - 2015 bronze