I'm a Toronto-born, Calgary-based writer with dual US/Canadian citizenship. My work has been recognized and awarded by ADCC, AdAge, AdWeek, Muse by Clio, The Drum, Effies, The Message, Little Black Book, Shorty Awards, Nerdist, Ad Rodeo, ACE Awards and others.
Advertising
Experienced copy lead with award-winning work for clients in industries including entertainment, tourism, automotive, grocery and retail, gas, energy, beer, spirits, wine, government, education, finance, lottery and gaming, agriculture and others. My work has sold billions of dollars in merchandise and driven hundreds of thousands of subscriptions in both Canada and the United States.
Short Stories
25 Pall Mall Gold Regular (2015)
A degenerate’s night out told from the point of view of each of the 25 cigarettes in his pack. It was included in The First Chapter Project, a collection of work from some of the world’s most celebrated advertising professionals, with all proceeds going toward scholarships to Miami Ad School.
Playwriting
Dundas Street (2014)
A dark comedy and satire about public transit, political corruption and social issues in London, Ontario. Set right on the street itself (and not on a stage), the entire thing rhymes. It was shortlisted at the 2013 London Fringe Festival.
Your Cute (2018)
Yes, it’s spelled like that. This is a comedic opera about the perils of online dating in 2018, which was staged for two nights at the University of Calgary's Alchemy Festival.
Transcreation
I’m the Canadian English copywriter for Argos Multilingual, writing long-form articles, career guides, hiring resources and more for Indeed.ca.
Assorted Past Roles
Line cook, sample guy, skating teacher, hockey coach, camp counsellor, punk bar bouncer, visual merchandiser, garbageman
I love taking on new projects. Email me and let's get to work.