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RESUME

Skills
Professional
Overview

With 12+ years of experience in agency-based creative production, I'm a collaborative, standard-setting leader with expertise in copywriting, conceptualizing, and building lasting client relationships for every type of campaign and brand.

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Work​
Experience​

JACK MORTON WORLDWIDE

Freelance Senior Copywriter
May 2025 - Present
Remote​
✦ Respond efficiently to projects that need expert copy crafting and creative conceptualizing on tight deadlines
✦ Pitching, creating, and executing content development and concepts for brands like Amazon Web Services, Jim Beam, and Maker's Mark
✦ Direct all copy for experiential and digital marketing presentations and pitch decks
✦ Collaborate closely with Creative Directors, VP of Creative, Strategy, Production, and Client Managers
✦  Craft compelling copy for internal brand emails, social media posts, and landing pages 
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SOHO EXPERIENTIAL

Freelance Associate Creative Director of Copy
May 2025 - Present
Remote
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✦ First dedicated copywriter in the agency 
✦ Conceptualize and pitch experiential and digital activations for brands like Espolòn, Walmart, and Lufthansa that align with creative strategy and business goals
✦ Craft scripts for live game shows, speeches, influencer posts, and talent performances, applying content development and written communication best practices
✦ Present copy and creative to clients while closely working with VP of Creative, Production, and Design
✦  Utilizing my design and arts background to assist in design direction for interior spaces and corresponding decor copy 
✦  Craft targeted copy for merch, directional signage, event spaces, and digital platforms as well as all deck copy, integrating research skills to inform messaging
✦  Produce original illustrations for Espolòn, utilizing Adobe Creative Suite 
 
 
MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE
Associate Creative Director of Copy
May 2022 - October 2024
Remote, Team based in NYC
 
✦ Direct the copywriting team in developing experiential marketing and BTL campaigns for on-retainer clients such as Purina, Patrón, and Grey Goose, as well as new clients such as Square and WNBA
✦  Directly mentor Associate and Junior Copywriters
✦  Helped conceptualize and pitch the Clio Award-winning "Purina Club" experience at CitiPark
✦  Present headlines, copy exploratory, and experiential creative concepts to clients
✦  Develop copy-focused BTL rebranding for Patrón, Bombay Sapphire, and Angel's Envy with excellent consumer testing and increased purchases
✦  Integrate the latest data in Decision Science to craft headlines and copy that positively resonates with consumers and fulfills client goals
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ClickUp
Lead Copywriter
February 2021 - May 2022
Hybrid, Team based in San Diego
 
✦ Craft all copy for this tech unicorn productivity startup, including landing pages, advertisements, events, blogs, video scripts, social posts, and more
✦ Shape and preserve ClickUp's unique brand voice
✦ Oversee team of Copywriters
✦ Provide art direction to Designers and Illustrators
✦ Collaborate closely with the VP of Creative, Design, Video Production, Sales, Strategy, and Social Media team and cooperate cross-functionally to align initiatives
✦ Write all public-facing copy from and by ClickUp CEO Zeb Evans, including an editorial essay for Fortune
✦ Edit and review written work of our sales team and onboarding team
✦ Develop and create top-performing, SEO-driven editorial blog posts
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Mullenlowe US
Senior Social Writer
May 2020 - Jan. 2021
NYC
 
✦ Lead the creation of earned, paid, and organic social content for brands like AXE, Hawaiian Tropic, JetBlue, and Xeomin 
✦ Present concepts directly to clients with a stunning track record of on-the-spot creative approvals 
✦ Collaborate closely with Designers and Community Managers 
✦ Conceptualize and execute photo and video shoots
✦ Track current trends in analytics, social media, culture, and branding
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Vaynermedia
Community Manager + Copywriter
May 2019 - Feb. 2020
NYC​
 
✦ Managed all social media calendars for my dedicated brands
✦ Craft copy for commercials, social spots, and always-on content 
✦ Develop unique social voices and identities for brands 
✦ Ideate, pitch, and execute exciting visual social content 
✦ Manage influencer partnerships and collaborations
✦ Engage 1:1 with people on all brand platforms, handling all consumer feedback, tracking daily engagements
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BuzzFeed
Senior Creative Producer 
Sept 2014 - Feb. 2019
NYC​

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✦ Craft sharable and viral social, pre-roll, video, editorial, and long-form sponsored content that consistently outperformed benchmarks with an average of 2M views, increased consumer purchasing, and utilized learnings from the analytics dashboard to inform future campaign strategy
✦ Conceptualize, plan, and lead cutting-edge design direction on photo shoots for client campaigns, including hiring talent and crew 
✦ Manage Associate Creatives, approving ideas and campaign work, guiding them through the entire production process, and acting as an advocate for their growth in the Creative department 
✦ Provide guidance and counsel for the entertainment, CPG, and beauty verticals 
✦ Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Strategic Planning, Data, and Distribution teams to strategize and produce top-performing content spanning all verticals

✦  Host creative brainstorming sessions with clientele, gaining partner buy-in and feedback on concepts, methods, and formats​

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Beautilation

Owner/ Operator/ Designer

2012 - 2019

NYC

 

✦ Grew the brand using social media, Tumblr blogging, and partnering with influencers and celebrities before it became an industry-wide best practice

✦ Founded an international shirt line sold exclusively on Etsy.com

✦ Designed original tops, bags, and hats and managed outsourcing for our screen printing and wholesale orders

✦ Handled all aspects of business, including branding, marketing, sales, production, shipping, and customer service

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Adobe Creative Suite

Art Direction

Brand Tone Development

Client Relationships

Copywriting

Creative Direction

Creative Management 

Deck Building

Design

Digital Campaigns

Editorial Writing

Experiential Marketing

Fine Arts

Google Suite

Illustration

Influencer Partnerships

Microsoft Office

Pitching + Presentations

Production Planning

RFPs

Scriptwriting

Social Content

Video Production 

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Clients

CPG & QSR

AXE

Band-Aid

Campbell's

Cesar Dog Food

Chips Ahoy!

Chunky Soup

Clean & Clear

Coppertone

Durex

Garnier

Hershey's

Kellogg's 

LEGO

PepsiCo

Purina

Sabra 

SheaMoisture

Unilever

Wendy's

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Entertainment

ABC Network

Adult Swim

Blumhouse Productions

Disney+

Disney Parks

MTV

Netflix

Nickelodeon

SyFy

Universal Studios

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Beauty & Retail

ALDO Shoes

Coach

Converse

NYX Professional Cosmetics

Kohl's

Macy's

Max Mara

Nordstrom

Old Navy

Peloton

SK-II Skincare​

Sephora

Target

Ulta Beauty

Walmart

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Alc-Bev

Angel's Envy

Bombay Sapphire

Corona

Espolòn

Grey Goose

Jack Daniels

Jim Beam

Maker's Mark

Patrón

Unshackled Wine​​

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Tech

Amazon Web Services

ClickUp

DoorDash

Square

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Medical & Pharma

Bayer

Dedalus 

MD Anderson Cancer Center 

Radiesse

Sykes Plastic Surgery

The Balanced Face

Xeomin

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Travel & Auto

Cadillac 

Formula 1

JetBlue

Lufthansa

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Finance & Insurance

Citi Bank

GEICO

Personal Strengths

Aesthetics

Attention to detail

Brand voice

Collaboration

Communication

Community building

Conceptual creativity

Creative problem solving

Cultural knowledge

Delegation

Emotional intelligence

Humor

Inclusivity

Integrity

Kindness

Narrative storytelling

Patience

Presentations

Trend spotting

Virality

Visual identity 

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Education
Parsons, the new school
​2008 - 2012
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Laguardia arts high school

​2004 - 2008
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  • Accepted into the Fine Arts program 
  • Selected as a featured gallery artist for the prestigious 2008 Senior Art Show "Nine Lives", leading creative direction

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RECOMMENDATIONS

Nick Vidovich, VP Creative Director at Momentum Worldwide & Soho Experiential

"Mandy Caruso is a brilliant, multi-talented creative and an equally effective and compassionate manager. Her work is always rooted in a rich blend of current trends and smart references, bringing a strong perspective on culture to every brief. She is a master at inhabiting a brand's voice while constantly pushing to keep things fresh, sharp and cut through.

But above all, she is an all around fantastic person, who is wildly funny and passionate about the work she puts in the world."


 

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