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Carla Dansby-Reid

Sr, Copywriter
Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Versatile, witty wordsmith with over two decades of crafting engaging and effective marketing copy in financial, credit and insurance environments. Knack for building brands and turning three-word concepts into effective consumer-magnet campaigns. Natural brand voice and word wizardry elevated big brands like ING, Experian and Transamerica in alignment with marketing objectives.

Work History

Sr. Copywriter Contract

Robert Half Agency
01.2017 - Current

SMBC Financial Group

American Express

Chase

TiVo

TruAmerica

Sr. Copywriter

Experian Information Solutions Inc.
Costa Mesa, CA
03.2012 - 05.2016
  • Created online content designed to attract, engage, influence and retain targeted audiences for Experian’s consumer product offerings through its branded consumer product websites—freecreditscore.com; freecreditreport.com; Experian.com; and Experian CreditWorks.
  • Incorporated SEO keywords into copy to improve search result rankings.
  • Collaborated with Product and Affiliate Managers to develop marketing content consistent with their brand marketing and message strategies.
  • Presented internal clients with unique copy options based on overall marketing objectives.
  • Incorporated regulatory compliance requirements into copywriting, confirming content met Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA) guidelines.
  • Provided creative guidance to Junior and contract writers to deliver copy that was engaging, results-oriented and on brand.
  • Improved click conversion rates with strategic creation of online advertisements.

Sr. Copywriter/Lead

Transamerica Financial Services
05.2010 - 06.2012
  • Published weekly General Agent e-newsletter about product, compliance and regulatory news.
  • Created copy for ads, flyers, brochures, internal and external communications promoting investment and retirement products.
  • Wrote consumer-facing content for company website Transamerica.com.
  • Customized brand message to reach and capture targeted audience's interest and drive engagement.
  • Reviewed and edited final copy for accuracy and oversaw production.

Sr. Copywriter/Lead

ING
11.2006 - 04.2010
  • Wrote advertising copy for online content that adhered to ING's brand identity and personality.
  • Helped develop distinctive ING “orange” brand voice for company’s four broker-dealers and wrote corresponding brand guidelines.
  • Wrote sales and marketing collateral, i.e., web banners, landing pages, email campaigns, direct-mail campaigns and e-postcards.
  • Worked closely with Compliance Department to ensure all marketing and communications collateral followed Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) regulatory standards.
  • Successfully managed all projects from inception to fruition and built strong collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Oregon
Eugene, OR

Digital Marketing

Cornell University Online
Ithaca, NY

Skills

  • Exceptional Copywriter
  • Brand Marketing
  • Content Development
  • Direct Mail
  • Editing
  • Email Campaign
  • Social Media
  • B2B/B2C
  • SEO Content
  • Contentful
  • Figma

Timeline

Sr. Copywriter Contract

Robert Half Agency
01.2017 - Current

Sr. Copywriter

Experian Information Solutions Inc.
03.2012 - 05.2016

Sr. Copywriter/Lead

Transamerica Financial Services
05.2010 - 06.2012

Sr. Copywriter/Lead

ING
11.2006 - 04.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism

University of Oregon

Digital Marketing

Cornell University Online
Carla Dansby-ReidSr, Copywriter