Creative Director

Jason McCourt

p. 310-***-**** e. ************@*****.*** w. jasonmccourt.com

**** ***** ***., **, *******, WA 98052

Creative Director/Marketing Expert

Summary

Proven top performer in both agency and in-house environments marketing communications expert specializing in all mediums including print, broadcast, direct mail and digital marketing results-driven team player fast and reliable detail-oriented perfectionist articulate and extremely dependable. Professional Experience

02/2013 to 11/2014

Head Creative/Creative Director, Williams Helde Marketing Communications, Seattle, Wash. Strategy and content expert for clients and internal communications, responsible for staffing, management, mentorships and departmental collaboration.

06/2011 to 01/2013

Freelance Writer/Global Content Manager, Hacker Group and HTC, Seattle, Wash. Launched co-branded campaign between Carnival Cruise Lines and David’s Bridal, pitched and won AT&T business ($35 million in annual revenue). Deployed, wrote and localized copy for the global markets and US customer base.

04/2009 to 05/2011

Associate Creative Director, Rauxa Direct, Costa Mesa, Calif. Managed and ran the creative department, maintained brand voice and brand look and feel for Verizon Wireless, and developed strategies for all new business pitches (RFPs). 01/2006 to 03/2009

Associate Creative Director/Senior Copywriter, JWT, Santa Monica, Calif. Created employment communications, ran fund-raising campaign for Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and developed strategies for new business and existing partners. 01/2000 to 12-2005

Senior Copywriter, DDB, Los Angeles, Calif.

Copywriter on an ongoing print campaign for Epson Printers, launched two new products for Epson’s line of photo printers, and pitched and won the California State Lottery. 01/1997 to 01/2000

Copywriter, Direct Partners, Santa Monica, Calif.

Ran DirecTV account, pitched and won new business, including Stamps.com, Lowermybills.com, Homegrocer.com, TiVo and E*TRADE.

Education

Academy of Art University, San Francisco, Calif.

Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree: Marketing Communications