Hi, I’m Mel.
I've been lucky enough to work in some great cities with some great people all while having a little fun along the way.
My and my teams’ work has been recognized at various award shows including Cannes, One Show, ADC, Mercury Radio, and has been featured in multiple publications including Archive and Communication Arts.
Email
melanie.simonich at gmail.com
Areas of Expertise
Creative Direction
Copywriting
Branding
Marshmallows
FREELANCE
COPYWRITER | CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Making fun stuff with fun people.
MADWELL : DENVER, CO
7.21-12.23 CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Visible Wireless, Inspire Clean Energy, Denon, Hyland’s Natural’s, New Business
COMMS DIRECTOR + FREELANCE CD: UY + USA
12.18-7.21, FREELANCE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Agencies: Chemistry, FitzCo, Barkley. Clients: Campo Garzón,
Black River Caviar, Zippity, ATL Childrens
12.18-12.19, INTERIM COMMS DIRECTOR
Campo Garzón, a creative non-profit based in Garzón, Uruguay
ARNOLD WORLDWIDE : BOSTON, MA
12.16-12.18, VP CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Progressive Special Lines, Ocean Spray, CenturyLink, Angie's List
8.14- 12.16, ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
CenturyLink, Angie's List
8.12- 8.14, SENIOR COPYWRITER
New Balance, truth, University of Phoenix, CenturyLink
BBDO SF : SAN FRANCISCO, CA
2009-12, COPYWRITER
Barefoot Wine, got2b, SF SPCA, Gallo Wine & Spirits, Uncle Ben's
- EDUCATION -
VCU BRANDCENTER
2007-09 M.S. Mass Communications
Concentration in copywriting
One Show Scholarship Recipient, 2007
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
2003-2007 B.S. Mass Communications
Concentration in Creative Advertising
Minor in Writing
- A DIFFERENT KIND OF EDUCATION -
DIVISION ONE WOMEN'S SOCCER
2003-2007 Virginia Commonwealth University Rams
Athletic Honor Roll, 2003-07
VCU Student Advisory Council, 2003-05