resume

coppywrites

freelance writing and content design
2013 - present

I work with agencies, big brands, startups, and small businesses to develop cross-functional communication strategies and write copy. This comes to life in marketing concepts, campaigns, CRM, UX writing, and content design.

yeti

ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR + writer
march 2023 - present

Creative lead on the brand campaign team, flexing to support brand design and UX teams for writing that includes 360 campaigns(print, site, social, experiences), product naming, packaging, UX writing, and content design.

nerdwallet

senior brand content strategist
November 2020 – November 2021

Worked with Marketing, Brand, UX Design, and content writers to develop strategies and campaigns to market the NerdWallet app — at the intersection of UX design, brand voice, and marketing strategy.

vrbo

associate creative director, copy
November 2019 – November 2020

Creative lead and head writer in the development of TV campaigns, online video, social media, and display ads. I created the voice and tone guidelines for the brand and worked cross-functionally with marketing, brand, and product to implement them.

indeed

UX writer + content designer
July 2018 – November 2019

Worked across Indeed's suite of products, helping teams bring context and clarity to their communications and align with Indeed's voice and tone, industry best practices, and user expectations.

t3

senior copywriter
December 2015 – July 2018

Concepted and wrote campaigns for UPS, 7-Eleven, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Schlotzsky’s Deli, and T3’s internal marketing efforts. UX Writing and Content Strategy for Staples and Pizza Hut.

boxing clever

senior copywriter
october 2014 – november 2015

Lead writer for Woodford Reserve, Tuaca, Southern Comfort, and Loufest Music Festival.

moosylvania

copywriter
may 2013 – october 2014

Developed creative strategies, experiential marketing events, print, broadcast, and digital content for Sapporo, Bacardi, Atlantic Aviation, and Spectracide.

GROUP 360

jr. copywriter
may 2012 – may 2013

Created ads and social media content for Dr Pepper, Snapple, Bass Pro Shops, and Purina.

education

virginia commonwealth university

B.S. MASS COMM, CREATIVE ADVERTISING
2011

ABOUT

Jon is an award-winning copywriter and content designer living in Austin, TX.

A graduate of VCU’s Ad School, he began his career agency-side, then pursued in-house roles working at the intersection of brand, UX, and product marketing.