At art school I learnt how to tell stories, which led neatly into a career in advertising. Since then, I've been tugging on heart strings, building meaningful brand relationships, and flogging stuff, for some of the nation's most-loved brands.
Experience
Senior Copywriter at Prophecy Unlimited
2010 – 2018 Bristol
Creative Lead for Cow & Gate. I also write copy for the agency’s key clients including, Aptamil, Costa Coffee, Barratt Developments, Maserati and BMW Genius.
Senior Copywriter/ Pitch Team at BD
2007 – 2010 London
Brand Guardian for Whiskas UK and Australia, and Pedigree. I was also part of the pitch team with my Art Director.
Senior Copywriter at JWT
2006 – 2007 London
Senior Copywriter for WeightWatchers and Vodafone.
Creative Copywriter at B’lowfish
2003 – 2006 London
Creative Copywriter for Virgin Mobile. Responsible for quarter page complaint in The Times, by The British Judo Association, for a Dog Judo promo pack.
I also wrote copy for the agency’s key clients including, Molton Brown, Fortnum and Mason and Debenhams store card.
Education
Post Grad in Advertising at Watford College
Watford
Journalism, advertising and writing for the media.
BA Hons Fine Art (2:1) at University of Portsmouth
1996 – 1999 Portsmouth
Fine art practice. Conceptual art specialism.
Awards
Gold for effectiveness, ADMA
TTL campaign for Whiskas Australia