“You were my Peggy.”
—Dan Rosenthal, a man unlike Don Draper in every way, except looks (and talent)
“The heart and soul of Paws Up’s voice.”
—Larry Lipson, inventor of glamping and former C–K creative director
Freelance, 2012–present
associate creative director/senior copywriter
Alisal Ranch, the green o, Havas Chicago, Montana Outdoor Science Academy and The Resort at Paws Up
Euro RSCG (now Havas Chicago), 2007–2012
associate creative director/senior copywriter
Beam Global Spirits & Wine, Kraft Foods and Sprint
Freelance, 2004–2007
senior copywriter
Breckenridge Design Group, DDB Chicago, Element 79 Partners, Gildea Media Group, Krisam Group, MARC USA, Nasuti & Hinkle Advertising and RTCRM (a Young & Rubicam affiliate)
August, Lang & Husak, 2003–2004
senior copywriter
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Betsy Fisher, Export-Import Bank of the United States, The National Archives, National Public Radio and The NewsHour on PBS
The Dan Rosenthal Company, 1997–2003
senior copywriter
America’s Byways, Animal Rescue League, CityNet Telecom, CoStar Group software, The International Spy Museum, Long & Foster Real Estate, Marriott TownePlace Suites, Mastercraft Interiors and The US Mint’s golden dollar
Awards/Recognition
The London International Advertising Awards finals
The Effies Awards finals
ADDYs, incl. Special Judges’ Award, Best in Category/Broadcast and Dist. 2 Silver
Lurzer’s Archive, Adweek and Creativity magazine
The New York Times and ABC World News Tonight
Education
Syracuse University, Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and English Literature
Chicago Portfolio School, copywriting
Georgetown University, Liberal Studies Master’s program