Hi. I’m David.
Nice to meet you.
Let’s make something interesting.
We all experience the world differently. But no matter how different our experiences, we as human beings will always have something in common because we share the same range of feelings and emotions.
That’s what excites me most about creativity. The precise details and particular contexts can change, but simple truths and broad themes can be profoundly relatable and resonant.
If that excites you too, I reckon we could make something great together.
Résumé
Copy Director, Madwell (Aug. 2019 - Feb. 2022)
Senior Copywriter, Copywriter (Jan. 2016- Aug. 2019)
Led a team of 17 writers, presented + won pitches, and developed brand identities, campaigns, and strategic communications for clients including Verizon, Google, The TCS New York City Marathon, The Glenlivet, Absolut Elyx, JobsOhio, and more.
Awards — Cannes: Shortlist • D&AD: Wood Pencil, Shortlist • One Show: Gold (VFX), Shortlist • Clio: Gold, Bronze, Shortlist • Muse: Platinum
Account Executive, Berry & Co. Public Relations (Apr. 2014 - Jan. 2016)
Wrote press releases, developed strategic pitches, and secured media coverage for clients in the biotech + pharma sectors.
Client Services + Copywriter, The Arnold Agency (Oct. 2013 - Feb. 2014)
Account Executive, Maple Creative (July 2012 - July 2013)
Managed accounts and contributed to creative development as the only copywriter at two local agencies in Charleston, WV.
Head Page, West Virginia Senate (2012, 2014)
Coordinated students on the Senate floor during sessions, led tours, and generally learned how the sausage gets made in two non-consecutive stints working for my home state’s legislature.
Junior Copywriter, Publicis Hong Kong (July 2010 - Nov. 2011)
Got a foot in the door and parlayed an unpaid internship into full-time employment, developing creative and “transcreating” work for Citibank, UBS, Burn Energy Drink (Coca-Cola) and more.