Welcome to Brazen Careerist!

About Me

Currently crafting clever copy and crusading for canny communication as Creative Specialist with The Dispatch Media Group (I also enjoy alliteration).

I am a copywriter and would be wordsmith. Project manager, idea generator, crisis handler, task master, and amateur coffee drinker.

The rest of the time I'm an avid intramural volleyball, kickball, and flag football player, graphic novel enthusiast, Shark Week devotee, and moderate to heavy cinephile. I am an aspiring author, actor, and artist.

More than anything else, I am happiest when I am creating.

I recently started a blog that is a fictional story that I am writing. If you are interested, you can follow the story online as it is updated at:

http://atlantistheblog.wordpress.com/

Work History

• Freelance
• Writer/Editor
• November 2009 to Present

• • Copywriting, editing, and proofreading for print, web, direct mail, video scripts, etc.

• The Dispatch Media Group
• Creative Specialist
• April 2009 to Present

• • Creating and executing multi-channel marketing campaigns for various advertising clients
  • Writing copy for print, direct mail, online banners, email newsletters, web sites and micro-sites
  • Generating content for company produced social media pages including Facebook and Twitter
  • Providing art direction to graphic and digital designers on all mediums listed above
  • Attending client meetings to determine client’s needs, presenting ideas during brainstorms and presenting final creative concepts
  • Developing creative concepts and writing copy in line with client strategy and brand voice
  • Managing the creation of all creative materials from concept to completion while adhering to strict deadlines
  • Proofreading and editing content to ensure copy is correct and optimized

• The Dispatch Media Group
• Account Executive
• April 2008 to April 2009

• • Worked with clients to develop marketing objectives based on customer needs approach
  • Developed, launched, and managed advertising campaigns from concept to completion
  • Directed copy, art and media mix to ensure creative and execution fits client’s needs
  • Established, managed and grew client relationships with top builders and realtors in tri-state
  • Negotiated contracts and rates to find the best fit for both print and online advertising
  • Provided reporting and analysis for online campaigns, and conducted ROI meetings with clients

• The Dispatch Media Group
• Sales Assistant
• September 2007 to April 2008

• • Coordinated advertising campaigns for multiple automotive advertising clients
  • Developed advertising strategies and creative content for advertising campaigns
  • Managed all scheduling, billing, and quality assurance of all automotive advertising

• Buckeye Real Estate
• Leasing Consultant
• June 2004 to September 2006

• • Developed promotions and events with leasing manager
  • Assisted in the creation of flyers, newsletters, posters, and other marketing materials
  • Performed property inspections and showings to lease apartments

Education

• The Ohio State University
• Bachelor's of Science, Marketing
• 2002 - 2006