Hi! I’m Melanie, a senior copywriter currently freelancing and living in Atlanta, GA.
I love emotional storytelling, responding to culture and doing work that makes a difference. When I’m not making ads, I work as a yoga teacher helping people in my community feel good in their bodies.
Experience
22Squared
Senior Copywriter: Amazon Prime Video, AdventHealth, Baskin-Robbins
Meta
Freelance Copywriter: Facebook App, Instagram Stories, Facebook Live
The Martin Agency
Copywriter: DoorDash, Ritz, OREO, Carmax, Land O’Lakes, Purina, Discover
JWT Atlanta
Jr. Copywriter, Copywriter: U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism, U.S. Marine Corps, Church’s Chicken
Goodby, Silverstein & Partners
Jr. Copywriter: Cheetos, Honest Beauty, The Hunting Ground
Education
VCU Brandcenter
M.S. Business/Branding-Copywriting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.S. Advertising
Awards and Honors
Invisible Creatives / Portfolio of the Month / 2020 One Show / Shortlist / 2020 Cannes Lions / See It Be It Delegate / 2018
ADDY / Gold / Integrated Campaign / "Real Nice" / 2018
ADDY / Silver / Cinematography / "Real Nice" / 2018
Richmond Ad Club / Student Silver / 2015
VCU Venture Creation Competition / Semi-Finalist / 2015
Operation Jumpstart Scholarship Winner / 2014
AAF Most Promising Minority Student / 2012