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C: 310.923.1130
EXPERIENCE
Publicis/CoLab| VP, Creative Director | April 2024 – Present
• Lead creative for Pfizer’s Prevnar adult and pediatric vaccines, driving growth in global and U.S. markets
• Guide and inspire creative teams to deliver breakthrough work across social, digital, and traditional platforms
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BBDO | Creative Director | February 2020 – Present
Botox, Bayer, New York-Presbyterian, Frontline, Boehringer Ingelheim, Ubrelvy, Vraylar, GE Health
Evoke | Associate Creative Director | May 2019 –March 2024
Aquaphor, Bausch + Lomb, Jardiance
Freelance | Creative/Copy Director | January 2019 – May 2019
Clients included: matter unlimited and Shutterstock
Marina Maher Communications | Associate Creative Director | 2016-2018
Gillette Venus, Tide, Downy, Pfizer, J&J, Head & Shoulders, Roche, Bayer
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Freelance | Creative Content/Copywriting | 2015-2016
Clients: MMC, AFAR Media, Triptent
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New York & Company | Senior Copywriter | 2012-2015
• Creative lead on social content; increased FB engagement by 48% and IG by 500%
• Directed copy strategy for email, SEO, and content marketing programs
• Wrote digital editorial features and blog
MyPublisher.com | Senior Copywriter | 2013-2014
• Created voice, language, and style for brand relaunch
• Directed copy strategy for all emails, digital assets, and marketing initiatives
Victoria's Secret | Copywriter | 2010-2011
• Wrote digital and print copy, directed copy for multi-channel marketing programs
• Supervised freelance copy team​
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AND BEFORE ALL THAT
McCann Erickson, New York | Copywriter
MasterCard, Coca Cola, Marriott, Burger King + Tic Tac
SMARTS​
Hunter College, New York, NY | Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa
UCLA Extension Writers’ Program, Los Angeles, CA | Creative Non-fiction, Personal Essay