tracy shane daniels 972-***-**** (home) or
**** ***** **** 972-***-**** (cell)
lewisville, texas 75067 **********@*****.***
Exceptional copywriter and highly creative professional with a well-rounded background in all
forms of print and online media. Proven ability to quickly analyze needs, develop concepts
and provide fast turnaround for diverse projects. Broad-based background in competitive and
dynamic organizations, as well as freelance work. Recognized as a level-headed, decisive
Tracy Shane Daniels
leader and excellent team player. Maintain an extensive network of industry professionals to
benefit creative projects. Passionate about creating powerful copy that inspires people.
expertise
• Marketing I Advertising I Copy Manager & Editor I Senior Writer I Proofreader I Style Director
• Client Communication I Project Management I Planning & Prioritization
• Print I Web I Marketing Materials I Promotions I Campaigns I Identity I Collateral
• Preprints I Digital Copywriting I Newspaper/Magazine & Diversity Ads
• InDesign I SEO I BCC
education
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism, concentration in Magazine Sequence I The University of Texas in Austin
professional experience
Academic Partnerships I Dallas, Texas
Contract Copywriter I July 2014 - present
•Write content for landing pages, emails, pop-up web banners and facebook and Twitter ads.
Proof and edit copy for quality control.
JCPenney Corporate I Plano, Texas
Series of creative roles in various divisions of this retail leader.
Creative Advertising Digital Copy Manager, jcpenney.com Copy Hub I Oct. 2011 - June 2014
• Recognized by peers as the “Freshest Voice” in the Copy Hub for innovative, highly creative copy.
• Authored multiple product presentations for jcpenney.com (Women’s, Children’s, Jewelry and
Salon divisions); pushed to elevate the creativity and overall quality of copy.
• Developed brand profiles for internal company use; developed and proofed copy for in-store
signage; wrote copy for special projects.
• Created product presentation video scripts for jcp.com.
Creative Advertising Copy Manager, Enterprise-Wide Promotions Team I Nov. 2009 - Oct. 2011
• Selected from 600 candidates to win “Associate of the Month,” February, 2011.
• Led team of two copywriters, managing the copy aspect of JCPenney’s rewards and salon
publications and special projects (assorted direct mail pieces, store posters, bounce-back cards,
postcards, internal web ads, magazine, newspaper, diversity and program book ads). Concepted
with Art Directors for effective, creative solutions to internal clients’ requests.
• Resourceful approach to researching events and organizations to ensure ad theme matched
corporate goals.
• Collaborated with internal divisions to meet stringent deadlines and ensure postal regulations
were met.
Creative Advertising Copy Manager, Preprints I Jan. 2006 - Nov. 2009
• Managed a writer, collaborated with art directors and merchandisers to create weekly
newspaper inserts.
• Worked to ensure clarity, accuracy, brand consistency; legalities were met.
• Completed up to four variations of assigned preprints to meet specific regional needs.
Contract Copy Manager & Copywriter I Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2006
• Exclusively for JCPenney. Wrote, edited and proofed copy for various company
publications with a heavy focus on direct mail jewelry.
Additional experience with JCP includes:
Catalog Advertising Style Director, Home Division
• Directed fashion aspect of catalog photography. Worked with art directors, layout artists,
merchandisers and photography studios to create fashionable settings/presentations to sell
JCP home merchandise.
• Wrote the copy for a booklet that accompanied a home decorating video JCP sold nationally.