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Mike Calahan

Summary

With over 10 years of experience, a wildly imaginative writer with a non-linear background spanning across B2C, B2B, pop culture, editorial, humor, and fiction. Recognized by one CEO as a "friggin' genius." Thrives in collaborative team environments that encourage and value creativity. Consistently delivers exceptional results that never fail to impress.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Creative Copywriter

AScaleX
- Current
  • Write marketing and demand gen collateral for start-ups, marketing agencies, fintech, B2B, B2C, and pop culture

Freelance Copywriter

Self Employed Writer
02.2023 - Current

Ads, website copy, emails, & more. Industries: B2B, B2C, edtech, SaaS.

  • Wrote advertising copy for online content, adhering to employers' overarching brand identity and personality.
  • Boosted campaign performance by developing engaging and persuasive copy for print, digital, and social media platforms.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture target audience interest and drive engagement.
  • Increased brand awareness through the creation of compelling content for website landing pages, social posts, and email.


Creative Lead / Copywriter

Securly Inc.
07.2017 - 10.2022
  • As acting CD, I conceived, wrote, and oversaw the execution of creative demand gen B2B marketing campaigns, webinars, and ads.
  • Led a remote team of two illustrators from initial sketches to final sign-off.
  • Highlight: My campaigns generated more than 60% of the new accounts in the first year alone.
  • Highlight: Conceived of a Strange Things theme for one of On24's Webinars of the Year.

Marketing & Communication Specialist

PlanetMagpie IT Consulting
04.2016 - 07.2017
  • Assisted Digital Marketing & Communications Manager with content development (incl
  • Social media posts, news items, media outreach, email blasts), editing, and population for customer and internal campaigns
  • Highlight: 2016 W3 Silver Awards winning team

Copywriter

Homerun.com
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Composed targeted and effective ad copy for over 100 daily deals in several major cities throughout the US

Education

BS - Communication

Colorado State University

Skills

  • Ideas guy
  • Copywriter
  • Storyteller
  • Highly imaginative
  • Informs, entertains, and engages
  • No drama, easy to work with
  • Creative storytelling

Timeline

Freelance Copywriter

Self Employed Writer
02.2023 - Current

Creative Lead / Copywriter

Securly Inc.
07.2017 - 10.2022

Marketing & Communication Specialist

PlanetMagpie IT Consulting
04.2016 - 07.2017

Copywriter

Homerun.com
01.2012 - 01.2013

Senior Creative Copywriter

AScaleX
- Current

BS - Communication

Colorado State University
Mike Calahan