General info
Sr. Creative | Writer
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
Andrew got his start in the word business delivering Warren Buffett’s newspaper in Nebraska.
Now, he makes a living as a freelance writer working on treatments with directors and for agencies on brands like Red Bull, Maker's Mark and more.
Andrew's had the privilege of watching Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson shoot a Cool Ranch Doritos Taco and Neil Patrick Harris remove his shoes before recording voiceover. He attended the Nebraska Star Party and holds a trophy from the LA Beach Bocce League for Best Dressed.
He's taken improv classes at both The Groundlings and Second City, and has been published in literary magazines and Slack channels.
Now, he makes a living as a freelance writer working on treatments with directors and for agencies on brands like Red Bull, Maker's Mark and more.
Andrew's had the privilege of watching Oscar-winning cinematographer Robert Richardson shoot a Cool Ranch Doritos Taco and Neil Patrick Harris remove his shoes before recording voiceover. He attended the Nebraska Star Party and holds a trophy from the LA Beach Bocce League for Best Dressed.
He's taken improv classes at both The Groundlings and Second City, and has been published in literary magazines and Slack channels.
Where I've Been
Freelance Sr. Copywriter | Treatment Writer
The Ciaccio Co.
+ Help brands of all kinds tell their stories across all sorts of media
+ Work with top-tier directors on treatments for films and commercials, helping craft everything from the story to the cinematography
Clients: Design Bridge and Partners NYC, Doe Anderson, Jim Beam + Maker's Mark In-House Agency, Tool of N/A, Havas, Raucous Content, goodness Mfg, Tim & Eric's Abso Lutely Productions, The Cavalry Productions, Nike LA, Wonderful Agency, NYC MTA
+ Work with top-tier directors on treatments for films and commercials, helping craft everything from the story to the cinematography
Clients: Design Bridge and Partners NYC, Doe Anderson, Jim Beam + Maker's Mark In-House Agency, Tool of N/A, Havas, Raucous Content, goodness Mfg, Tim & Eric's Abso Lutely Productions, The Cavalry Productions, Nike LA, Wonderful Agency, NYC MTA
Freelance Sr. Writer
Beam Suntory In-House
Clients: Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Little Book, Booker's, Knob Creek), Hornitos, El Tesoro, Laphroaig
Writer
Clients: Bayer (Claritin, Aleve, Bayer Aspirin), SC Johnson, Pearle Vision, Ocean Spray, Kerrygold, Home Instead
Freelance Sr. Writer
Senior Writer
Meineke: pitch-winning rebrand with TV (starring Kid President), radio, in-store, print and digital including a new website, mobile app, banners & social.
Bonefish Grill: pitch-winning campaign with TV and radio (voiced by Neil Patrick Harris), in-store and digital including a new website & social.
More Clients: Burger King, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Pepsi, AMPM, 1-800-CONTACTS
+2014 Small Agency of the Year+
Bonefish Grill: pitch-winning campaign with TV and radio (voiced by Neil Patrick Harris), in-store and digital including a new website & social.
More Clients: Burger King, Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, Pepsi, AMPM, 1-800-CONTACTS
+2014 Small Agency of the Year+
Writer
Red Bull: television, experiential, PR stunts, and digital media including websites, apps, games & social campaigns
Red Bull Athletes, Culture & Events: experiential work and digital media for Rajon Rondo, Ryan Sheckler, and all kinds of crazy events around the world
More Clients: Wings for Life, Zevia Soda, Qualcomm, adidas Golf
Red Bull Athletes, Culture & Events: experiential work and digital media for Rajon Rondo, Ryan Sheckler, and all kinds of crazy events around the world
More Clients: Wings for Life, Zevia Soda, Qualcomm, adidas Golf
Jr. Copywriter
Clients: The Partnership at Drugfree.org, ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Union Pacific, TD Ameritrade, Cargill
+2012 Small Agency of the Year+
+2012 Small Agency of the Year+
Creative Intern
References
"Andrew was a fire-starter. In the best sense of the word. His attitude toward the work was always positive. His commitment to pushing the work and not settling for the path of least resistance never went unrecognized." - Jason Roberts (VP Creative Director, 22squared)
"That's just the type of person he is, once he sets his mind on something - watch out. And that's the type of person you want on your team." - Paul Jarrett (CEO, Bulu)
"Andrew is a perfectly well-adjusted individual." - Clem Fandango (Associate Psychologist)
"That's just the type of person he is, once he sets his mind on something - watch out. And that's the type of person you want on your team." - Paul Jarrett (CEO, Bulu)
"Andrew is a perfectly well-adjusted individual." - Clem Fandango (Associate Psychologist)
Mental Institutions
Improv 1
The Second City
Improv A
The Groundlings School
Bachelor of Journalism
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Minors: Philosophy, English, Marketing, Economics, History
University of Kansas
Journalism & English major before transferring to UNL
Shiny Things
2023 IHAF Creativity Awards (Gold)
2021 ANA In-House Excellence Award (Integrated Campaign)
2019 One Show (Interactive/Online: Merit)
2019 Golden Awards of Montreux: Best Use of Digital Media (Gold Winner)
2019 One Show (Film: Shortlist)
2019 New York Festivals Advertising Awards: Health & Wellness (Shortlist)
2019 New York Festivals Advertising Awards: Branded Content/Entertainment (Shortlist)
2015 Final Draft Big Break Competition (Screenplay: Finalist)
The Black List Featured Screenplay 2016
FWA Shortlist - August 2012
FWA Shortlist - January 2013
2011 National ADDY Awards
- Public Service : Magazine (Gold)
- Public Service : Campaign (Gold)
2011 Student ADDY Awards
- Mixed Media Campaign (Best of Show)
2021 ANA In-House Excellence Award (Integrated Campaign)
2019 One Show (Interactive/Online: Merit)
2019 Golden Awards of Montreux: Best Use of Digital Media (Gold Winner)
2019 One Show (Film: Shortlist)
2019 New York Festivals Advertising Awards: Health & Wellness (Shortlist)
2019 New York Festivals Advertising Awards: Branded Content/Entertainment (Shortlist)
2015 Final Draft Big Break Competition (Screenplay: Finalist)
The Black List Featured Screenplay 2016
FWA Shortlist - August 2012
FWA Shortlist - January 2013
2011 National ADDY Awards
- Public Service : Magazine (Gold)
- Public Service : Campaign (Gold)
2011 Student ADDY Awards
- Mixed Media Campaign (Best of Show)
Volunteer Work
Tutoring Chicago – Writing Tutor
Work one-on-one with third grade students on their reading and writing assignments
Second City Canine Rescue – Foster
Help with intake of rescue animals, foster them during their transition from the shelter, then work with potential adoptees to find the right match
Big Brother Big Sister – Mentor
Work one-on-one with a fifth grade student on homework and all around life-work
Work one-on-one with third grade students on their reading and writing assignments
Second City Canine Rescue – Foster
Help with intake of rescue animals, foster them during their transition from the shelter, then work with potential adoptees to find the right match
Big Brother Big Sister – Mentor
Work one-on-one with a fifth grade student on homework and all around life-work
Published Fiction + Poetry
BULL (February 2022)
Ellipses Zine (September 2020)
gravel magazine (May 2019)
X-R-A-Y Magazine (March 2019)
YogaPoetica (March 2017)
Liquid Imagination Issue 32 (February 2017)
Ellipses Zine (September 2020)
gravel magazine (May 2019)
X-R-A-Y Magazine (March 2019)
YogaPoetica (March 2017)
Liquid Imagination Issue 32 (February 2017)