January 2009 to September 2010: Callahan Creek (Lawrence, KS)
Senior Copywriter
Concepted and developed in-store and out-of-store shopper marketing campaigns with print, interactive, radio, direct mail, collateral and point-of-sale elements. Clients included Hill’s Pet Nutrition and CommunityAmerica Credit Union. Also wrote for agency promotions and participated in content creation for the agency blog by writing and editing posts.
February 2005 to December 2008: Salva O’Renick (Kansas City, MO)
Senior Copywriter
Concepted and wrote print, interactive, television, radio, direct mail and collateral materials targeted toward consumer, business-to-business and internal audiences for clients primarily in the financial products and services industry. Other responsibilities included writing for pro bono projects, and agency marketing materials and communications.
May 2000 to February 2005: Vance Publishing (Lenexa, KS)
Copywriter, Promotions Manager and Special Projects Assistant Editor
Concepted, wrote and coordinated in-house print advertising and promotional direct mail pieces, plus advertisements for outside clients in the produce industry. Also wrote and supervised the production of special advertising sections and publications. Additional responsibilities included department trafficking and management of the company’s trade show exhibitions.
September 1999 to March 2000: PlattForm Advertising (Stanley, KS)
Copywriter and Public Relations Director
Wrote print advertising, website copy and scripts for both television and radio for clients in the education field. Also maintained contacts with local media regarding growth and achievements of the company.
Freelance
January 1998 to present: The Pitch (Kansas City, MO)
Contributing Writer
Currently write concert previews. Have also written artist interviews, album reviews and special sections, plus the local music column from April 1998 to August 2000. Member of the Village Voice Pazz & Jop Critics Poll since 2007.
Activities
March 2007: World Series of Pop Culture (New York, NY)
Wocka Wocka, Team Captain
Commandeered team against the finest movie, television and music trivia minds from across the country in a tournament for the title of Pop Culture Champions. Ultimately claimed second place. Aired on VH1 in July 2007.
June 2001 to May 2006: ad2 (Kansas City, MO)
Board of Directors
Served two terms as President, and single terms as Immediate Past President, Vice President and Communications Director.
Awards
Contributing Writer
Currently write concert previews. Have also written artist interviews, album reviews and special sections, plus the local music column from April 1998 to August 2000. Member of the Village Voice Pazz & Jop Critics Poll since 2007.
Activities
March 2007: World Series of Pop Culture (New York, NY)
Wocka Wocka, Team Captain
Commandeered team against the finest movie, television and music trivia minds from across the country in a tournament for the title of Pop Culture Champions. Ultimately claimed second place. Aired on VH1 in July 2007.
June 2001 to May 2006: ad2 (Kansas City, MO)
Board of Directors
Served two terms as President, and single terms as Immediate Past President, Vice President and Communications Director.
Awards
Gold ADDYs
H&R Block Financial Advisors Elite Conference Welcome Kit: Puerto Rico (2007)
Ad Wars Website (2004)
Silver ADDYs
H&R Block Financial Advisors Recruiting Brochure (2006)
H&R Block Financial Advisors Elite Conference Welcome Kit: Las Vegas (2006)
ad2 Ad Wars Poster: Together We Win (2004)
Bronze ADDYs
H&R Block Financial Advisors Envestnet Brochure Series (2008)
H&R Block Financial Advisors Professionally Managed Account Brochure (2007)
QC Holdings Installment Loan Campaign (2007)
QC Holdings Installment Loan In-Store Banner (2007)
Sugar Creek Slavic Festival Website (2007)
H&R Block Financial Advisors Smart Solutions Account Launch (2006)
H&R Block Tax & Business Services Referral Poster (2005)
ad2 Ad Wars Invitation (2004)
ad2 Ad Wars Poster: Drop Everything (2004)
ad2 Member of the Year 2004
Education
H&R Block Financial Advisors Elite Conference Welcome Kit: Puerto Rico (2007)
Ad Wars Website (2004)
Silver ADDYs
H&R Block Financial Advisors Recruiting Brochure (2006)
H&R Block Financial Advisors Elite Conference Welcome Kit: Las Vegas (2006)
ad2 Ad Wars Poster: Together We Win (2004)
Bronze ADDYs
H&R Block Financial Advisors Envestnet Brochure Series (2008)
H&R Block Financial Advisors Professionally Managed Account Brochure (2007)
QC Holdings Installment Loan Campaign (2007)
QC Holdings Installment Loan In-Store Banner (2007)
Sugar Creek Slavic Festival Website (2007)
H&R Block Financial Advisors Smart Solutions Account Launch (2006)
H&R Block Tax & Business Services Referral Poster (2005)
ad2 Ad Wars Invitation (2004)
ad2 Ad Wars Poster: Drop Everything (2004)
ad2 Member of the Year 2004
Education
University of Kansas
BGS in English and Theatre & Film
December 1997
BGS in English and Theatre & Film
December 1997
