hey ~ what's up ~ hello
Much like Lea Michele, there are people who are convinced I can’t read. Most of them from my 6th grade biology class, who had to suffer through me stuttering our textbook as our teacher forced us to take turns reading aloud. Growing up with dyslexia I never thought writing would be a viable career choice for me. I mean in 10th grade while writing an essay about the Crucible I couldn’t remember if the book was about whiches, witches or whitches.
It wasn’t until the end of college that I found out dyslexia was actually what made me a good writer — a good copywriter for advertising to be exact. It’s proven that dyslexic thinkers test 70% or more above average in these 5 areas: imagination, communication, reason, connection and exploration. I’ve realized that my dyslexia is what allows me to approach briefs with fresh angles, craft engaging stories, explain complex ideas in simple language, empathize with others and be constantly curious. Basically dyslexia is my super power.
tldr; I’m a copywriter that can’t spell but is pretty good at all the other stuff.
experience
The Sasha Group @ VaynerX
New York, NY
Copywriter
May 2022 - Now
Pure Protein, Jollibee, Lume Deodorant
Luquire George Andrews
Charlotte, NC
Copywriter
Jan 2021 - May 2022
Jr Copywriter
Aug 2020 - Jan 2021
Visit North Carolina, RSM, Dukes Mayo
Superdigital
Boston, MA
Copywriter Intern
Sep 2019 - May 2020
Related Beal Realty, Naked Seafood, Perfectly Free Treats
BBDO
Sydney, Australia
UX Intern
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
McDonalds
education
Boston University
Boston, MA
BS in Communications - Advertising
Jan 2017- May 2020
advanced copywriting, portfolio development, fundamentals of creative development
Camp ADventure
VCU Brandcenter
May 2020 - Aug 2020
An educational advertising internship and creative competition.
Next Level Copy
AdHouse NYC
Sep 2021 - Nov 2021
A class on copywriting where students learn to quickly generate ideas and write tons of words on any project from headlines to manifestos and radio.
awards
ADDY
Silver
U.S. Travel ESTO
Mercury Award
AAF Charlotte
Silver x2
Merit x2
One Club: Young Ones
Finalist
Hatch Student Awards Boston
Silver
Merit x3