John Gempel
Advertising/Marketing Writer • Creative Consultant • Producer
Never content to produce merely what is expected, John consistently creates/writes/produces engaging, persuasive advertising/marketing communications that enable businesses, public affairs organizations and political candidates to succeed in the most challenging environments.
E x p e r i e n c e
Gempel Creative
(Marketing
Communications)
Irving, TX
Now
Creative Director/Writer: Create and write
effective marketing materials for clients large
and small in very diverse industries.
-Expert in all media including print and
broadcast advertising, video, digital/social
media, direct mail, web, outdoor and collateral
-Clients have included American Airlines, JC
Penney, EDS, Pandora Radio and University of
Phoenix
Murphy Nasica
(Political
Consultancy)
Irving, TX
2017-2019
Head Copywriter: Conceived and wrote TV,
radio, mail, web and social media ads for
municipal, state and national candidates and
ballot initiatives.
Gempel Creative
1997-2017
See above
McKone & Co./
The Maxfield Group
(Ad Agency)
Irving, TX
1986-97
Group Creative Director/Writer:
Helped a diverse group of clients (Wilsonart
International, Daltile, Elk Roofing)develop
brands, drive sales and achieve market
dominance through the creation of breakthrough
integrated campaigns.
-Supervised temperamental writers and art
directors
-Created work in virtually all marketing media
References available on request
E d u c a t i o n
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Broadcast/Film)
Southern Methodist University
M i s c e l l a n y
Instructor, 4A’s Advertising Institute
Winner of national Addies, Pollies and Reeds (for political ads), numerous Tops Awards (Dallas Ad League) and others Online portfolio at gempelcreative.com
John Gempel 214-***-****
1715 mayflower irving tx 75061 *******@*******.***