General info
Copywriter & Social Media Marketer
Seattle, WA
Alex is a full-spectrum copywriter who has worked with globally recognized brands in consumer technology, hospitality, entertainment, and enterprise software, on campaigns spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. His substantial experience in social media marketing has allowed him to develop a combination of creative and analytic capabilities that are essential to producing and targeting content for any prospects. Additionally, his postgraduate background in international relations provides him with a higher-level outlook on reaching and engaging diverse audiences.
Experience
Bellevue, WA
Oct 2017 - Present
Digital Media Buyer / Copywriter
First creative and social buyer hired for System1's new social publishing team, working on brands including HowStuffWorks, Whisper, and Zoo. Primary duties include copywriting, social media strategic planning, content ideation, and targeted ad buying across Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and native networks, as well as overall management of HowStuffWorks-branded desktop and mobile push notifications.
Woodinville, WA
Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
Digital Content Writer
First creative hired by Eastside Exterminators to drive content production and planning across the company's web presence. Core responsibilities include monthly scheduling calendars, rewriting content across hundreds of site pages, and collaborating with the Marketing Manager on strategic planning for future web, social, email, and PR initiatives.
Kirkland, WA
Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Copywriter
Full-service audio/video production company with clients in a variety of major creative industries. Led an iterative scriptwriting process on video projects for a B2B client with audiences in the tech and automotive sectors. Worked with a Creative Director to translate specific product marketing objectives into bold and effective narrative.
Singapore
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
Copywriter
Global advertising agency specializing in multi-channel digital campaigns for international brands. Contributed copy on social media, websites, email, and video scripts for high-volume B2C and B2B projects across POSSIBLE's portfolio.

Managed copy requirements for multiple campaigns. Additional tasks included editing, concept development, client engagement, and audio direction. Accounts included Dell, Brocade Communications Systems, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, MGM Resorts International, Dow Corning, and SAP.
Education
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Feb 2013 - Dec 2014
Master of International Relations
• Cultivated broad expertise in international communications involving public, business, and government stakeholders, including on climate science, non-state actors, and security issues.

• Developed advanced practices for engaging diverse audiences in tailored organizational voices to achieve strategic and targeted outreach objectives.

• Produced executive-level policy briefs for national governments on a variety of global issues covering multilateral diplomacy, technology proliferation, and institutional cooperation.

• Demonstrated in-depth research and analytical capabilities on technical subjects ranging from security studies, to economics, and nuclear technology.
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Feb 2008 - Dec 2011
Bachelor of Arts
Established a highly adaptive professional writing and research skillset at Australia's top university, graduating with a double major in Creative Writing and Politics and International Studies.
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