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John Garrett Perkins

Rosemount,MN

Summary

Dynamic and innovative professional with a background in communications, project management, copywriting, design direction, videography, and creative strategy. A natural storyteller excelling at crafting compelling narratives and effectively solving complex problems. Proven ability to lead people and projects from conception to execution, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering impactful results. Passionate about leveraging creativity to drive engagement and foster collaboration across diverse teams.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Creative Project Manager

Luson Media
01.2025 - Current
  • Handled client communications and led meetings, providing clear direction, and consistent updates on creative progress.
  • Worked with designers, copywriters and videographers to create quality creative designed to achieve project goals and ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
  • Maintained timeline and budget guidelines for daily operations and all projects.
  • Worked with stakeholders to adhere to necessary guidelines and meet compliance standards.

Marketing Communications Manager & Copy Specialist

The Onin Group
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Wrote copy for blogs, websites, company-wide intranet and app communications, presentations, speeches, video scripts, email and social campaigns, and learning and development initiatives.
  • Managed a creative in-house team of designers, videographers, copywriters and project managers.
  • Led project management team by managing stakeholder expectations, and that all projects were completed on time and on brand.

Copywriter/Art Director

The Onin Group
02.2020 - 07.2022
  • Wrote copy for various internal and external initiatives such as websites, blogs, social media, print and digital deliverables, presentations, speeches, video scripts and learning and development training initiatives.
  • Ensured all deliverables were on brand, written with proper tone and voice, and met the expectations of Marketing Director and stakeholders.

Audio/Video Production Manager

The Onin Group
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Wrote copy for and oversaw creation of multimedia content for various sales, recruiting and internal communication and training initiatives.
  • Led a small team of videographers, editors and motion graphics artists.

Education

B.S. - Mass Communications

Belmont University
Nashville, TN
01.2005

Skills

  • Copywriting
  • Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Brand Management
  • Marketing
  • Video Production
  • Communications Planning
  • Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Social Media Management
  • Google Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Project Management Software
  • Design management
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Email Marketing Platforms
  • Social Media Management Platforms
  • Bamboo HR
  • Design thinking
  • Project scoping
  • Content strategy
  • Creative direction

Timeline

Senior Creative Project Manager

Luson Media
01.2025 - Current

Marketing Communications Manager & Copy Specialist

The Onin Group
07.2022 - 09.2024

Copywriter/Art Director

The Onin Group
02.2020 - 07.2022

Audio/Video Production Manager

The Onin Group
01.2017 - 02.2020

B.S. - Mass Communications

Belmont University