EDUCATION
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Bachelor of Science (Completed Fall 2011)
Major: Graphic Design
EXPERIENCE
Elliot Matson Creative
Content Creator
March 2020 - Present
Manage multiple retainer and project-based clients
Create custom content, branded campaign assets and more for a variety of clients
Shoot photography and video for social and web usage
Work with marketing managers, CEOs, social media experts, CDs, entrepreneurs and anyone who needs creative help
Write, illustrate, animate, edit, ideate, create, repeat
Curious & Co.
Creative Content Lead
May 2022 - Present
Manage client, project manage and execute creative
Create weekly and campaign content for ABC television shows
Edit videos and animate custom creative pieces to promote shows
Ideate social content based on episodic television
Be the main point of contact between ABC client and agency
Mendi
Freelance Content Creator
March 2020 - May 2022
Plan and execute social creative
Edit weekly video/podcast series
Illustrate and animate content for web, email and social
Design and concept Instagram posts and campaigns
Work closely with Marketing Director and Creative Director to tout the Mendi brand in new ways
Modern Adventure
Senior Copywriter
January 2019 - March 2020
Develop and refine brand voice
Oversee editorial content creation and production
Write for website and social channels
Edit and animate video content for website and social
Manage content capture production in global travel destinations
Manage editorial and social calendars
Manage and edit writing from a network of freelancers
Rejuvenation
Senior Copywriter
June 2016 - January 2019
Develop and refine brand voice
Oversee cross-channel brand communication
Write for the 9 seasonal catalogs per year
Coordinate with marketing and merchant team to develop seasonal marketing plans
Write and concept seasonal campaign messaging
Write for emails, blog posts and videos
AnalogFolk
Copywriter
September 2015 - June 2016
Collaborated with team to concept and develop campaigns for Nike digital and social.
Concepted and executed social content calendars
Designed, executed and presented creative presentations to clients
Managed multiple projects in an appropriate and timely manner
Designed, illustrated and animated Instagram posts for Nike Young Athletes
Wrote copy for social posts, presentations and digital
Periscope
Art Director
April 2014 - July 2015
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to concept and develop campaigns
Art directed photo shoots and video/television production
Designed, executed and presented creative presentations to clients
Managed multiple projects in an appropriate and timely manner
Storyboarded and art directed videography
Collaborated with editors and motion graphics designers for video content
Concepted and created illustrations and animations for social media campaigns
Yamamoto
Art Director
December 2012 - April 2014
Collaborated with writing partners to concept and develop campaigns
Designed, executed and presented creative presentations to clients
Managed multiple projects in an appropriate and timely manner
Developed and create brands and identity systems
Art directed photoshoots
Storyboarded and art directed videography
Collaborated with developers for websites and apps
Yamamoto
Intern/Junior Designer/Designer
February 2012 - December 2012
Designed a variety of marketing materials for clients
Designed, executed and presented creative presentations to clients
Communicated professionally with clients and colleagues in person and via phone and e-mail
Managed multiple projects in an appropriate and timely manner
Developed and created brands and identity systems
Developed and solidified Yamamoto brand identity and personality
SKILLS
Adobe Creative Suite, AfterEffects, Premiere, Microsoft Office, Editing, Writing, Spanish, Public Speaking, Time Management, HTML, CSS, Illustration, Screen Printing, Storyboarding, Art Directing, Animation, Motion Graphics, Podcasting, Video Editing, Voice Over, Social Content Management, Jira, CoSchedule, Old-Time Fiddle (no, that's not a joke)
HONORS
AdFedMN 32Under32 Award Nominee: Spring 2015
(Nominated while at Periscope)
Featured multiple times in the MPLS and PDX Egotist for various side projects
Telly Award: Spring 2013
(Excelsior Vine Video Campaign while at Yamamoto)