Hello, I’m Gary, an American copywriter

I’m British and I live in Chicago, United States

I’m a Creative Director

Born in London, seasoned in Guadalajara and based in Chicago, I am a British-American copywriter with a proven track record of creating work that works.

As an SVP Creative Director for one of the world’s most famous advertising agencies, I have created campaigns that have won Cannes Lions, One Show Pencils, Clios (including induction into the Clio Hall of Fame), Addys, Kinsale Sharks, Andys, Obies, Tellys, Art Directors Club, London International, and NY Festivals.

Over the last 25 years, I have had the privilege of working across all media channels, from TV and print to social media and digital, from out-of-home and point of sale to radio and direct mail.

In addition, I have extensive blog-writing and product-naming experience.

While the list of clients I have worked on is too long for this paragraph, some of the more notable ones have been McDonald’s, Nintendo, Samsung, US Army, Altoids, Reddi Wip, Allstate, P&G, and Shell, Marlboro, Microsoft and PUMA.

Smaller clients have included a brewery, a winery, a custom-furniture company, a local electric company, a dog-grooming company, an import-export firm, and an international translation service.

Sitting down in front of a blank piece of paper and crafting copy that will help move a client’s business forwards is still my first love.

While I began my career working mostly in print and television, I have for the last 10 years focused more on direct mail, social media, websites, corporate communications and blogs.

I love what I do and very much enjoy collaborating with clients on projects big and small.

Fast, thorough and with an attention to detail, I am able to turn my hand (and keyboard fingers) to any assignment, in any industry, across any media.

Skills

Gary’s Copywriter Portfolio

Language

Spanish (Fluent spoken)

Agencies as freelancer

DVK (2020), Allstate in-house (2019), Gertrude (2019), Edelman (2019), Escape Pod
(2018), Paco Collective (2018), FCB (2018), Simon-Myers (2018), Match Marketing
Group (2018), Paul Earle & Co (2018), Ogilvy One (1999), Euro RSCG KLP (2000)

Agencies as employee

Leo Burnett (2001 – 2018), TBWA Tequila (1998 – 2000), Billington Cartmell (1997 – 1998), Anderson & Lembke (1995 – 1997)

Industries & Clients

Beauty/Cosmetics
L’Oreal

Financial
Washington Mutual

Food and Drink
Coca-Cola
McDonald’s
Babybel
Altoids
Reddi Wip
Orville Redenbacher
Healthy Choice
Mama Francesca
Birds Eye
Kellogg’s
Alamos wine

Lifestyle
Samsung
Tampax
IQOS
Marlboro

Government
US Army

Healthcare/Pharma
Pfizer
Sidra Medical

Leisure/Entertainment
DisneyWorld/DisneyLand
Nintendo

Education
DeVry University

Services
The Guardian
The Observer
Allstate (insurance)
Orange Telecomms
Royal Mail
Orchid Realty
Kimberley-Clafk

IT
memoQ
Acer
Microsoft
Lotus

Transport
Boeing

Retail

Tangled Roots
Beeline Group
Starved Rock Wood Products
PUMA
Radio Rentals

Energy/Fuel
Commonwealth Edison
Sense Energy
Shell

Non-profit
Junior Achievement
The One Show

Media types

Articles/ Editorials
B2B communications
Brand/Corporate identity
Brand Names
Brochures/Magazines
Digital Media
Direct mail
Internal Communications
Newsletters
Packaging
Presentations
Press Releases
Print/Post Ads
TV/Video
Sales/ Corporate Brochures
Slogans
TV/ Video Scripts
Web Pages/ Websites
DOOH

Awards

Cannes Lions x 7
Clio Hall of Fame
Clios x 4
One Show x 2
Addys x 6
Obies x 4
Andys x 4
London
International x 1
NY Festivals x 2
Art Directors Club x 2
Tellys x 1

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Gary was chosen to be a part of Copywriter Collective because of glowing recommendations from clients. Since then, he has worked with us on a broad selection of both national and international projects.

His areas of expertise include Food and drink, Education and IT, although he has worked in many more sectors, and is willing and able to learn more about the area you operate in.

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