top of page

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 

1516321474427.jpeg

“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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A natural ability to tell a good story by finding its most important highlights and relating them to a target audience.

  • Exceptionally articulate and persuasive in both written and verbal presentations.

  • Adept at growing relationships with people throughout all levels of an organization.

  • The ability to use sound problem-solving skills and clear strategic thinking to develop workable solutions to any marketing or communications initiative.

  • A high level of integrity, with a tireless drive to ensure the best interests of an organization are always met.

  • Copywriting

  • Concepting

  • Video scripts

  • Brand strategy

  • Messaging

  • Website copy

  • Advertising strategy

  • Marketing strategy

  • Storytelling

  • Press releases

  • Collateral development

  • Social media strategy

  • Social media marketing

  • Crisis communications

  • Email marketing

  • Internal communications

bottom of page