
About Me
I was a musician in a past life. I performed live music, wrote songs, recorded albums, and collaborated with a handful of talented, amazing people. Throughout my journey in music, I was always the one who led the marketing efforts for my projects. I managed social media accounts, worked with designers to create posters and ads, wrote copy for those materials, and essentially became the marketing strategist and copywriter for my acts. And I loved it! Being the person who studied audiences to craft the right message for promoting my work ultimately led me to pursue a career in advertising.
Today, I’m a data-driven, creatively focused brand marketer specializing in consumer research, brand and creative strategy, and copywriting. I conduct in-depth research to uncover cultural and human insights, and I write for brands to help them connect with consumers authentically—as people.
Brands I’ve Worked On:
Education
Master of Science degree in Advertising/Branding from Virginia Commonwealth University Brandcenter
Richmond, VA
BSBA with a Concentration in Marketing and a Communication Studies Minor from Longwood University
Farmville, VA
Certifications
Experience
Marketing Manager (Marketing Strategy and Copywriting) @ VDSS
2025 - Present | Richmond, VA
A state supervised and locally administered social services system in the commonwealth of VA.
Strategist (& Copywriter) @ Sensis Agency
2020 - 2025 | Washington, D.C.; Atlanta, GA
An independent, integrated, multi-cultural advertising agency. Started in Account Management
Brand & Consumer Research Analyst @ Hall & Partners (Omnicom)
2019 - 2020 | Chicago, IL
Omnicom’s international brand and consumer research agency
Summer Strategy Associate @ We Are Unlimited/DDB (Omnicom)
2018 | Chicago, IL
Was Omnicom’s full-service advertising agency dedicated to serving McDonald’s
Marketing Strategist & Copywriter for the WORKS System @ CARITAS
2025 - Present | Richmond, VA
Nonprofit providing resources for people experiencing homelessness and/or addiction
Brand Strategy Consultant @ Me, Myself, & I Comics
2020 | New York City, NY
A media company focused on comic books with the purpose of tackling mental health
Junior Brand Strategist @ Savv Media (The Planning Department)
2018 - 2019 | Chicago, IL
Boutique brand activation and engagement agency powered by comic media
Branding & Marketing Intern @ Advanced Patient Advocacy
2017 -2018 | Richmond, VA
Patient advocacy organization that provides a comprehensive suite of enrollment services
Brand Strategy Consultant @ OccasionGenius
2017 - 2018 | Richmond, VA
Start-up technology company focused on event services
Brand Strategy Consultant @ Capital One
2017 | Richmond, VA
Financial Institution
Volunteer Experience
Director of Marketing @ The Big Event at Longwood University
2015 - 2016 | Farmville, VA
The Big Event is an annual community service project open to participation for students at Longwood University.
VP of Marketing @ Longwood University’s Lancer Productions
2013 - 2016 | Farmville, VA
Longwood University’s Student Programing Board
Expertise
Copywriting
Microsoft Office Suite
Keynote
Pages
MRI-Simmons
Claritas’ Geoscape Intelligence System
Survey Monkey
Sprout Social
Brandwatch
Google Analytics
HTML
CSS
Javascript (basic knowledge)
Brand Building
Brand & Creative Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Brand Positioning
Consumer Research
Creative Briefs
Brand Management
Behavioral Science
Client Management
Presentation & Design
Cross-functional Collaboration
Copywriting
Interests
Music
History
Gaming
News & Current Affairs