EXPERIENCE

Hilton Grand Vacations

Senior Copywriter | March 2023–Present

  • Concept, write and proof multifaceted copy while maintaining consistent brand voice

  • Execute content across various platforms including email, web, social, in-telecast features, resort signage, OLV and beyond

  • Collaborate with the design team to build compelling content that reflects and delivers upon brand guidelines

  • Craft editorial content around various vacation experiences with Hilton Grand Vacations

  • Lead Creative Recess — a program I started at HGV that allows creatives to break from their daily work routines to connect and share outside inspiration

  • Participate in HGV’s Brand Advocacy program, sharing exciting company news with the world

TPN Retail, Chicago, IL

Associate Creative Director | August 2021–February 2023

  • Concepted big ideas for client projects and new business opportunities

  • Developed creative strategies and crafted copy for in-store, digital, social, web, shopper video, promotional products and eCom asks

  • Provided leadership between copywriters and art directors, account, studio and production team members

  • Clients included Brita, Burt’s Bees, Clorox, Fresh Step, Glad, Hidden Valley Ranch, Kingsford, NeoCell, Renew Life, Blue Diamond Almonds and Clif Bar

Senior Copywriter | September 2019–August 2021

Copywriter | December 2016–September 2019

Mirum Shopper, Chicago, IL

Digital Copywriter | February 2015–December 2016

  • Wrote copy for web, social, influencers, online games and shopper videos

  • Developed UX solutions for consumers in collaboration with an interactive team

  • Clients included Axe, Ben & Jerry’s, Dove, Suave, TRESemmé and others from Unilever, as well as Real Techniques

Havas Worldwide, Chicago, IL

Junior Copywriter | February 2014–February 2015

  • Created traditional content for Citibank cards, Citibank retail and Liberty Mutual Insurance

EDUCATION

2012-2013 Chicago Portfolio School, Copywriting

2007-2011 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Bachelor of Science in Advertising, Concentration in Communication

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Amazon Advertising Foundations Certification

  • OMG AMAZON OMEGA Certification

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Gold Telly, Branded Content General-Commercials

CONTACT

E kehudgens@gmail.com

P 618-889-3406