I'm a passionate junior copywriter with a diploma in Advertising & Marketing Communications Management from Mohawk College. I thrive on uncovering unique consumer insights to craft breakthrough campaigns and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on tight deadlines. My agency experience—working with senior creatives and client teams—taught me the value of strong relationships and iterative feedback. I’ve earned Dean's List honors in 2018 and 2020 and have competed in national competitions, fueling my drive for innovative, effective advertising.

Jacob Kelly

I'm a passionate junior copywriter with a diploma in Advertising & Marketing Communications Management from Mohawk College. I thrive on uncovering unique consumer insights to craft breakthrough campaigns and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on tight deadlines. My agency experience—working with senior creatives and client teams—taught me the value of strong relationships and iterative feedback. I’ve earned Dean's List honors in 2018 and 2020 and have competed in national competitions, fueling my drive for innovative, effective advertising.

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I’m a passionate junior copywriter with a diploma in Advertising & Marketing Communications Management from Mohawk College. I thrive on uncovering unique consumer insights to craft breakthrough campaigns and enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver on tight deadlines.

My agency experience—working with senior creatives and client teams—taught me the value of strong relationships and iterative feedback. I’ve earned Dean’s List honors in 2018 and 2020 and have competed in national competitions, fueling my drive for innovative, effective advertising.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Jr. Copywriter at Camp Jefferson Toronto
March 10, 2023 - October 15, 2024
Worked alongside senior and junior creatives to create budget-conscious advertising campaigns across television, radio, out-of-home, online, and social media elements. Pulled unique insights from creative briefs and conducted relevant research to form fresh creative concepts. Coordinated meetings with senior creatives and accounts team to share and receive feedback and ensure timelines were met. Presented creative concepts and managed client feedback rounds. Developed and strengthened relationships with clients and team members to streamline creative process.
Jr. Copywriter at Publicis Canada
January 10, 2022 - December 21, 2022
Clearly presented creative concepts delivering on client requests. Incorporated client feedback following presentations to better meet their needs. Built and cemented strong client relationships. Attended television shoots and radio recording sessions, providing direction and guidance to best deliver on creative concepts.
Digital Specialist (Internship) at Reach Digital
May 17, 2021 - August 22, 2021
Completed SEO-related tasks including website auditing, content revamping and expansion, internal/external linking, and Google ad writing. Collaborated and worked individually to brainstorm and implement social media campaigns. Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Premiere to create social and website content.
Brand Owner at Gumb. Studio
December 30, 2024 - Present
Created detailed technical packages containing 2D mockups of original garment designs that reflected a streetwear aesthetic. Researched, compared and identified international manufacturers fit for producing sample and bulk pieces of high quality within a reasonable timeline. Conceptualized and employed engaging social content intended to cultivate community, generate pre-drop “hype”, and secure customers.

Education

Advertising & Marketing Communications Management at Mohawk College, Hamilton
January 1, 2018 - October 31, 2021
Diploma at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2021
Advanced Diploma at Mohawk College
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Diploma at Mohawk College
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2021

Qualifications

Dean’s list honouring
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Dean’s list honouring
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
ADCC Bronze Award
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
ADCC Bronze
January 1, 2021 - March 4, 2026
National Advertising Competition Bronze 2020
January 1, 2020 - March 4, 2026
The One Club / Young Ones Awards 2020
January 1, 2020 - March 4, 2026
Future Lions 2019
January 1, 2019 - March 4, 2026
Dean's List
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Dean's List
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Consumer Goods, Software & Internet, Retail, Manufacturing, Other