Resume
Work Experience
October 2021 - Present
July 2019 - October 2021
January 2019 - July 2019
February 2018 - December 2018
November 2016-January 2018
September 2014-November 2016
July 2007-August 2014
December 2004-July 2007
Senior Copywriter: Celtic, Inc.
Communications Manager:
The Society for
Immunotherapy of Cancer
Writer at Large
Marketing & Communications
Manager: ADVENT Knows
Corporate Communications
Manager: Harley-Davidson
Motor Company
Senior Copywriter: Marshall &
Swift/Boeckh
Public Relations Coordinator:
Platypus Advertising + Design
While my career has primarily consisted of creative responsibilities, my diverse work history has made me a very well-rounded advertising and marketing pro. I’ve done everything from purchasing media and publishing newsletters to leading business development initiatives and pitching press releases. I have managed budgets, possess sharp business acumen and am damn good in front of a client.
In short, you want me in your corner.
Senior Copywriter: NDG Communications
“I believe much of John’s success is the direct result of his unique ability to connect with people, whether clients, internal colleagues or audiences. His personality, intelligence, creativity and sense of humor are incredibly engaging.”
-Gary Haas, Partner/Creative Director-Platypus Advertising + Design
Education
Class of 2003 (December)
B.A. in Advertising/Marketing
Minor: University of Wisconsin
Whitewater (AKA The Harvard
of Walworth County)
Skills & Expertise
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Nearly 20 years of advertising, marketing and corporate communications experience, with an emphasis on developing compelling copy, consistent messaging and delivering memorable content to diverse audiences.
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Sound communication skills, coupled with the ability to work with and lead a wide range of individuals, which ensure a productive, creative and collaborative professional environment.
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A natural ability to tell a good story by finding its most important highlights and relating them to a target audience.
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Exceptionally articulate and persuasive in both written and verbal presentations.
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Adept at growing relationships with people throughout all levels of an organization.
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The ability to use sound problem-solving skills and clear strategic thinking to develop workable solutions to any marketing or communications initiative.
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A high level of integrity, with a tireless drive to ensure the best interests of an organization are always met.
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Copywriting
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Concepting
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Video scripts
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Brand strategy
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Messaging
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Website copy
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Advertising strategy
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Marketing strategy
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Storytelling
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Press releases
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Collateral development
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Social media strategy
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Social media marketing
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Crisis communications
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Email marketing
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Internal communications