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Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ideas. Words. Gumption.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Helping brands of all shapes and sizes tell their stories and reach their audiences in engaging, entertaining, informative, and beautiful ways.

Chicago, IL

- Crafted ideas, content and words to make some fun brands stand out.- Took ownership over creative direction of Fireball Whisky.- Lead team of junior creatives and community managers to build out social channels and create engaging content.- Helped to direct and lead multiple video shoots for various brands.- Worked closely with clients, building a.

Chicago, IL

- Versatile copywriter who can tug your emotional heartstrings in every direction.- Stays so on-strategy you'd practically think the planners are bribing him.- Seamlessly blends the maturity of a well-aged scotch with the enthusiasm of a newly adopted puppy.- Presents with the confidence and charm of someone who has performed comedy for over a decade.

Chicago, IL

Started as a freelancer and just never left. I've continually learned and grown with this "40-year-old startup" and loved every minute of it. It has been my pleasure to work on a delightfully wide variety of clients and serve as "the voice of LC".Softball playoff MVP 2017Perrenially placed in Halloween Costume ContestClients: Yuengling, Hoosier Lottery.

Chicago, Illinois

As a comedian for about a dozen yearsI wore many hats.- I wrote and performed stand up across the country from 2009 through 2015, always keeping my act fresh for the sake of my audience, my craft, and my own sanity.-I studied and performed improv comedy at legendary theaters including the UCB LA, the Annoyance, and iO Chicago.- As an independent sketch.

Chicago, IL

Writing, creating, and learning the ropes.Clients: McDonald's, Capital One, Skittles, Starburst, Emerson, Kohler, La Quinta.

Chicago, IL

Building a social media presence, accelerating SEO, writing copy for the web, producing e-mail and hard copy marketing materials, and generally optimizing workflow around the office.

Chicago, Illinois

-Lead tours of up to 20 people of all ages through the streets of Chicago.-Combine knowledge and humor to keep everyone entertained and happy.-Manage shop, run register, minor bike repair, rent and sell bikes, lots of customer service.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Teaching soccer and playing games with children aged 2-10. Building motor and social skills, and developing strong character values. Developing and building on curriculums. Interacting with parents, teachers, and school administrators to build positive relationships.

Greater Los Angeles Area

As the Marketing Director at The Copper Still Bar in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles, I built and managed our social media marketing strategy as well as several event nights such as parties, music and comedy shows, trivia nights, charity events, and more. Located in the back of Jaragua Restaurant, we serve up unrivaled pre-prohibition era craft.

Teaching kids how to make movies.

Deliver and manage mac computer rentals and assist on data storage installs and services as well as in office.

In college I began independently producing videos for NAPFA (The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors) to use at their conventions. I have worked freelance to produce and edit multiple music videos for bands. I have worked as a freelance editor for Titmouse Animation, Beachmint (a fashion e-commerce site), Northwestern University, and other.

Produced and Edited videos for laughfactory.com

Helping out in any way I could, the usual intern rag. Worked on shows for TLC, NatGeo, History, Discovery, and Science Channel.

Television Radio, Video Production

Copywriting

Improv And Sketch Writing Training

Activities and Societies: UCB LA, iO Chicago, Annoyance Theater, Miles Stroth Workshop, Tara Copeland Musical Improv WorkshopStudied.

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