General info
Writer / Creative Director
Portland, OR
Lapsed poet. I'm a writer/creative director. My specialty is emotionally engaging concepting and copywriting in all forms — brand positioning, values, manifestos, advertising, campaigns. Extensive experience in print, OOH, digital, social, radio and TV.

Portfolio link: krop.com/jbluechattigre
Experience
Aug 2023 - Present
Freelance Writer
Apple
I occasionally write for their MLS partnership.
Portland, OR
Aug 2020 - Jul 2023
Senior Copywriter
Brink Communications
I concepted and wrote copy across multimedia deliverables for Oregon Health Authority during three years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. I also authored a manifesto for Clean Rivers Coalition and wrote campaigns and websites for Healing Advocacy Fund, Save Lives Oregon, Family Justice Network, Perigee Foundation, Oregon Food Bank, Carewell and Joint Office of Homeless Services.
Portland
Aug 2018 - Jul 2020
Brand Writer
Freelance
Brand positioning, concepting and copywriting for Bear Grylls, National Geographic, Brainfuel Toys, Solace, COLab, Unlock, Nau Clothing, and P&G.
Portland
Jun 2017 - Aug 2018
Creative Director
I led a creative team within Brand, Marketing & Communications comprised of writers, designers, and video and digital producers while overseeing creative strategies supporting nine lines of business, including CareOregon Metro and its affiliate CCO's Jackson Care Connect and Columbia Pacific CCO.
Portland, OR
Jun 2011 - Mar 2017
Creative Director
My responsibilities here included brand positioning, creative concepting, campaign strategy, messaging hierarchies, mentoring our internal creatives, managing our freelance writers, and directing and executing copywriting and long-form narratives for several clients, among them ATB Financial, adidas, Apple, Simply Mac, Hofmann Sausage Company, Red Bull, San Jose Earthquakes, and the Oakland Athletics.
Portland, OR
Oct 2007 - Apr 2009
Creative Director, Copy Director
My responsibilities here included brand positioning, creative concepting, campaign and content strategy, pitches and proposals, mentoring and managing our internal and freelance writers, and the direction and execution of copywriting for several clients. This work was performed in collaboration with a full spectrum of digital channel disciplines and capabilities, including e-Commerce, UX, IA, Search, Analytics, Optimization and Social Media. Clients included Converse, Sony, Microsoft, Morgans Hotel Group, Tom’s of Maine, REI and BECU. I also authored ZAAZ’s 10th Anniversary culture book.
Portland, OR
Aug 2003 - Oct 2007
Creative Director, Copywriter
Lusis Creative
My responsibilities here were primarily brand identity and positioning, creative concepting, campaign and content strategy, naming, and copywriting execution. My clients included the Jordan Brand, Nike, Converse, Microsoft ZUNE, Xbox Kinect, Merrell Footwear, Motorola, Virgin Mobile US, Horny Toad Apparel, Hawaiian Airlines, Tigerlogic, Livemocha, Fox Racing, Motoczysz and SR Suntour.
Portland, OR
Aug 2000 - Aug 2003
Corporate Marketing Communications Manager
Rapidigm was a B2B software integration partner that was purchased and absorbed by Fujitsu. My responsibilities included concepting, executing, implementing and managing the marketing communications assets and messaging across all channels. This included all print collateral, digital marketing assets, the company's website, DM, radio and promotional video productions.
Beaverton, OR
May 1998 - Jul 2000
Senior Writer
I was a Senior Writer first in the Global Brand Design group, and then in the Equipment Image Design group. My responsibilities included concepting, naming, and copywriting in support of product launches, seasonal campaigns and initiatives, and global campaigns surrounding major sporting events. I continued to write in support of several categories after my departure, particularly Nike Golf and The Jordan Brand, the latter for which I functioned as the brand's written voice for over 8 years.
Loveland, CO
May 1994 - Feb 1998
Licensed Rehabilitator
Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Sanctuary
Focused on small mammals, song birds and waterfowl.
Denver, CO
Aug 1993 - May 1994
Instructor
University of Denver
Taught classes in Introduction to Post-War American Poetry, Intro to Creative Writing, and English Composition.
Fort Collins, CO
Aug 1992 - May 1993
Instructor
Colorado State University
Taught classes in Intro to Creative Writing and English Composition.
Education
Denver, CO
Aug 1993 - May 1994
MA/PhD Candidate
University of Denver
My focus was English Literature. My dissertation was creative: a poetry manuscript entitled "Moving Geography."
Fort Collins, CO
Aug 1992 - May 1993
Master of Fine Arts Candidate
Colorado State University
My focus was Poetry.
Los Angeles, CA
Sep 1985 - May 1990
Bachelor of Fine Arts
University of Southern California
My major was Philosophy with an emphasis in Ethics.
Awards and Publications
Associated Writing Programs, Winner of Intro Projects Award
Academy of American Poets, Winner of Joan Giles Award for Poetry
My work has appeared in several literary magazines and publications, including American Poetry Review, Antioch Review, Black Warrior Review, Carolina Quarterly, Denver Quarterly, Hayden’s Ferry Review, Painted Bride, & Chicago Review.