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Charlie Tournat

Eagan,MN

Summary

I create impactful campaigns that are welcome in people's lives. Brand voice is my specialty, ranging from heartfelt to hilarious. My biggest love is overseeing writers, designers and artists accomplish challenging objectives and win. Excellent communicator, collaborator, problem solver, and cultural addition.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Preston Spire
02.2018 - Current
  • Clients: UCare, Grande Cheese, YMCA, Minnesota Wild, Lifespark, Free Guitars 4 Kids, Mass General Brigham Health Plans, Herbruck's, NoDoz.
  • Elevated Preston Spire's reputation with breakthrough company promotion on social media.
  • Built strong relationships with clients, leading to long-term partnerships and more business opportunities.
  • Brought "fun" back into agency.

Senior Copywriter

BBDO Minneapolis
03.2017 - 04.2018
  • Clients: Hormel, Berkshire Hathaway, Jenny-O.
  • Increased social media engagement by crafting compelling posts that resonated with target audiences.

Senior Copywriter

Gabriel DeGrood Bendt / Modern Climate
09.2016 - 04.2017
  • Clients: Gertens Nursery, Summit Brewing, Zebco, The Mosaic Company, Medtronic.
  • Optimized web content for SEO purposes to drive higher search engine rankings.
  • Wrote ad copy for online catalogs.

Senior Copywriter

Preston Kelly
06.2009 - 03.2016
  • Clients: Be The Match, HealthPartners, Grand Casino, The YMCA, Regions Hospital, InSinkErator, OfficeMax, Loon Juice, and Roundy's Supermarkets.
  • Won numerous local and national awards; including Radio Mercury campaign award and Effie.

Copywriter

Mullen
04.2007 - 06.2009
  • Clients: Wachovia Securities, Sealy Mattresses, La Quinta Inns & Suites, Midnight Moon, and TJ Maxx.
  • Work featured in Archive magazine and Communication Arts.

Junior Copywriter

Doner
10.2006 - 04.2007
  • Started career writing and editing commercials for Six Flags, PNC Bank, and Cox Communications.

Education

Copywriting

Brainco School of Advertising
Minneapolis, MN
07.2005

Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications - Advertising

Winona State University
Winona, MN
06.2001

Skills

  • Creative team leadership
  • Concept Development
  • Visual storytelling
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Video Editing
  • Radio production
  • Marketing Communications
  • Brand Messaging
  • Campaign Development
  • Mentorship

Websites

Timeline

Creative Director

Preston Spire
02.2018 - Current

Senior Copywriter

BBDO Minneapolis
03.2017 - 04.2018

Senior Copywriter

Gabriel DeGrood Bendt / Modern Climate
09.2016 - 04.2017

Senior Copywriter

Preston Kelly
06.2009 - 03.2016

Copywriter

Mullen
04.2007 - 06.2009

Junior Copywriter

Doner
10.2006 - 04.2007

Copywriting

Brainco School of Advertising

Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communications - Advertising

Winona State University

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