Creative Director. Writer. Enthusiast.

20 years’ experience across digital, traditional and social media. Insight-driven, strategy-forward creative leadership. Emphasis on tech, food & beverage, travel & tourism.

 

  • Creative Director
    Agency creative lead on a range of national and niche brands, most notably CenturyLink, Quantum Fiber, Zatarain’s, Hancock Whitney Bank, the National WWII Museum, Arlington (Texas) CVB and Coastal Mississippi CVB. Developed integrated campaigns encompassing traditional media, digital and social content.

    Digital Writer
    Agency lead interactive writer for Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Piccadilly Restaurants, Community Coffee, Whitney National Bank, Louisiana Economic Development, among others. Creative leader in development of websites, digital marketing, and social media.

    Freelance/Journalism
    Contract writing assignments for Wenner Media, Livestrong Foundation, Tabasco Brand Pepper Sauce, and Audubon Nature Institute, among others, as well as serving as staff writer / reporter for local newspapers in Louisiana and Mississippi, covering government, politics, education, sports, business and community news.

  • PETERMAYER
    Creative Director, 2015-2022
    Associate Creative Director, 2012-2015
    Senior Interactive Writer, 2009-2012
    Copywriter, 2003-2004

    THE NETCOM GROUP
    Director of Creative Services, 2007-2009
    Senior Writer, 2004-2007

    KEATING MAGEE
    Copywriter, 2001-2003

    THE NEWS BANNER
    Reporter, 2000-2001

    THE NORTHSIDE SUN
    Staff Writer, 1998-2000

  • Bachelor of Arts, English Literature
    Millsaps College, 1998

  • GOLD, HSMAI ADRIAN AWARDS “Road to Tokyo Campaign,” The National WWII Museum

    BEST NON-PROFIT INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN “Be the One”, 2011 IAC Awards, Web Marketing Association

    THIRTEEN GOLD ADDY AWARDS New Orleans Advertising Club, 2003-2020

    THREE BEST OF SHOW ADDY AWARDS, New Orleans Advertising Club, 2003-2020

    ADVERTISING PERSON OF THE YEAR New Orleans Advertising Club, 2017

    FINALIST Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award, 2009

    SHORTLIST OF FINALISTS Pirate’s Alley Faulkner Society’s 2017 Faulkner-Wisdom Novel Competition

    BEST SPORTS NEWS STORY Mississippi Press Association

    FINALIST NYC Midnight, 2021 Microfiction Contest

 
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