Copywriter

Jon Wheeler

248-***-**** ************@*****.*** *1716 Farley, Redford, MI 48239 jjwcopy.com

Freelance Copywriter, The Trout Group, Royal Oak, MI, 8/11 to Present Working in a variety of media I create advertising for a wide range of clients. Digital experience includes website creation, YouTube videos, email blasts, and content writing. Toshiba Business Solutions, Nebraska Lottery, Phoenix Honda Dealer Association Associate Creative Director, Michael Flora and Associates, Troy, MI 2/06 to 8/11 When I began the creative department was run on a pre-Bernbach system. The copywriter gave copy to art director, who then provided a visual. I changed the system to teams that focused on concepts. Hungry Howie's Pizza, Comerica, Blue Cross Blue Shield Freelance Copywriter, Vieques, 9/04 to 9/05

I was successful in increasing profits and awareness for Art Van Furniture, Texas Southern University, and Grace & Wild Studios.

Senior Copywriter, Doner, Detroit 3/02 to 9/03

Mazda creative combined traditional and digital advertising. I switched from automotive to financial working on the PNC Bank account. Additionally, I had an opportunity to help the agency acquire new business. Mazda, PNC Bank

Copywriter, FCB Worldwide, Detroit, 6/97 to 9/02

It was a privilege to work on the iconic Jeep brand with it’s image of freedom, adventure and a passion for nature. I was shortlisted two years in a row at Cannes Lions. The television spot, “Mom” was shot in Iceland and directed by Zack Snyder. Copy Supervisor, Jordan, Tamraz, & Caruso, Chicago 2/95 to 7/97 Copy Supervisor was quite a jump from Junior Copywriter even though I only had two copywriters working with me. It was a constant challenge to develop effective campaigns on a shoestring budget. I presented work to Buick dealer groups associations throughout the country.

Copywriter, J. Walter Thompson, Denver 3/94 to 12/95 Countless varieties of “Truck Month” and similar events were cranked out at a frantic pace. To preserve our sanity an art director and I did pro bono work for the local humane society and an erotic bakery. Ford Dealer Groups, Denver Dumb Friends League Education: University of Detroit Mercy, BA English