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Hi there, I’m Justin. I’m a creative person, writer and compulsive fingernail biter based in Brooklyn, NY. Throughout my career I’ve been lucky enough to work on everything from cars to sports networks to snarky oat milk brands to sub-premium liquors sold in plastic bottles. My work has been recognized by the One Show, The Clio’s, The Webby’s and has regularly been covered in publications like Campaign, AdAge, Adweek and has made it onto the front page of Reddit. People read that stuff right? Sure, pal. Whatever you have to put in your bio to sleep at night. Outside of work, I enjoy walking, eating vegetables, listening to metal and wearing plastic cowboy hats on top of my headphones.

Experience

Droga5, New York
Senior Copywriter, 2024 - current
Bosch, New Business

BSSP, San Francisco
Associate Creative Director, 2023 - 2024
Senior Copywriter, 2022 - 2023
ESPN, Blue Shield Of California, Sovos Brands, New Business

Johannes Leonardo, New York
Copywriter, 2021 - 2022
Volkswagen, New Business

Forsman & Bodenfors, New York
Creative, 2018 - 2021
Seagram’s 7, Friendly’s, Oatly!, Crocs, New Business

Account Management, Boston & New York
Account Executive - Account Supervisor, 2012-2017
Started my career on the account side at agencies including Digitas, Arnold Worldwide & Organic

Education

The Second City, New York
Humor & Satire Levels 1-3
2020-2021

AdHouse & SVA, New York
Continuing Education Advertising Student
2016-2017

University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
Bachelor of Business Administration
2008 - 2012

Recognition

Clio Sports, 2024, Bronze - Creative Effectiveness, ESPN Anyone Can Bracket

Clio Sports, 2024, Shortlist - Social Media, ESPN Anyone Can Bracket

AICP Awards, 2024, Shortlist – Motion Design & Graphics, ESPN App

Clio Sports, 2023, Silver - Creative Effectiveness, ESPN Only In Fantasy

Clio Sports, 2023, Bronze - Creative Effectiveness, ESPN Go With Your Gut

Young Ones, 2023, Jury Member

Jay Chiat Awards, 2022, Honorable Mention - ESPN Only In Fantasy

One Show, 2021, Shortlist - Craft/ Writing, Oatly

Resumé, 2021, Outdoor Campaign of the Month - Gold, Oatly!

Campaign US BIG Awards, 2021, Finalist - Consumer Goods, Seagram’s 7

Webby’s, 2019, Nominee - Best Video Campaign, Seagram’s 7

Creativity Editor’s Pick, Fantasy Season’s Greetings

Creativity Editor’s Pick, Real Fantasy Stories

Creativity Editor’s Pick, Only In Fantasy

Creativity Editor’s Pick, Seagram’s 7