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Jason McCourt

Redmond, Washington, United States,WA
"When was the last time you saw a really good campaign? When was the last time it was yours?"
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Jason McCourt

Summary

Results-oriented creative professional with experience leading teams, managing budgets and developing strategies. Proven track record for developing advertising and marketing campaigns that elevate brand visibility. Attention for detail and a nuanced understanding of brand standards.

Overview

23
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

ImagiCorps

Creative Director
2022.02 - 2023.03 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Job overview

  • Elevated company reputation through high-quality creative content.
  • Developed experiential marketing materials for corporate environments, retail pop-ups, events, and trade shows.

Self Employed Services

Creative Director/Consultant
2020.10 - 2021.12 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Consulted for a variety of clients including Bridge Partners, Microsoft, RedHat, ToriBelle Cosmetics, LashLiner, Kaspien, Who What Why, and more.

Filter Digital

Creative Director
2020.03 - 2020.10 (7 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Website redesign, rewrite, UX/UI development, and user experience.
• Managed brand refresh and new recruitment positioning.

Zones

Global Creative Director
2016.04 - 2020.02 (3 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Branding, events, social media, and internal & external communications.
• Identified new opportunities to build our brand, and increase revenue.

REI

Managing Editor/Creative Director
2015.04 - 2016.03 (11 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Responsible for editorial planning, forecasting, and content curation.
• Website redesign for more than 80+ landing pages.

Williams Helde

Head of Creative
2014.02 - 2015.02 (1 education.year_Label)

Job overview

• Expanded our capabilities using content marketing and digital platforms.
• Developed new strategic approaches and increased revenue streams.

HTC

Contract Global CRM Content Manager
2012.09 - 2014.01 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Successfully launched the new Droid and HTC One.
• Promoted special events, including Verizon, AT&T, and the Rihanna 777 tour.

Hacker Group

Contract Senior Copywriter
2011.06 - 2012.08 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Manged accounts, including AT&T, Carnival Cruises, and HighMark.
  • Created copy for direct mail, interactive, web, and TV platforms.

Princess Crusises

Senior Copywriter
2010.01 - 2011.06 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Created a national e-newsletter with a reach of over 5M+.

• Reviewed analytics and introduced alternative sales channels.

Rauxa Direct, Kaiser Permanente

Contract Creative Director
2008.05 - 2009.12 (1 education.year_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Launched 3 new Smart phones and increase worldwide sales.

• Produced content for dozens of national healthcare facilities.

Jwt Inside

Senior Copywriter
2006.02 - 2008.04 (2 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Job overview

  • Developed recruitment copy that led to higher employment rates.
  • Implemented testing leading to more effective advertising campaigns.

DDB

Senior Copywriter
2000.01 - 2005.12 (5 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)

Job overview

• Wrote copy for Wells Fargo, Epson, Ameriquest, and Nissan.

• Drove new business pitches and internal communications.

• Wrote copy for national and international markets.

Education

Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CA

Bachelor of Arts from Advertising
06.1997

Advertising Arts College
San Diego, CA

Associate of Arts from Advertising
10.1992

Skills

  • Creative team leadership
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Concept Development
  • Visual storytelling
  • Communications strategies
  • Team Development
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Marketing Communications
  • Brand Messaging
  • Campaign Development

Certification

• Email Marketing – HubSpot Academy

• Inbound Marketing – HubSpot Academy

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
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Timeline

Creative Director

ImagiCorps
2022.02 - 2023.03 (1 education.year_Label & 1 education.month_Label)

Creative Director/Consultant

Self Employed Services
2020.10 - 2021.12 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Creative Director

Filter Digital
2020.03 - 2020.10 (7 education.months_Label)

Global Creative Director

Zones
2016.04 - 2020.02 (3 education.years_Label & 10 education.months_Label)

Managing Editor/Creative Director

REI
2015.04 - 2016.03 (11 education.months_Label)

Head of Creative

Williams Helde
2014.02 - 2015.02 (1 education.year_Label)

Contract Global CRM Content Manager

HTC
2012.09 - 2014.01 (1 education.year_Label & 4 education.months_Label)

Contract Senior Copywriter

Hacker Group
2011.06 - 2012.08 (1 education.year_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Senior Copywriter

Princess Crusises
2010.01 - 2011.06 (1 education.year_Label & 5 education.months_Label)

Contract Creative Director

Rauxa Direct, Kaiser Permanente
2008.05 - 2009.12 (1 education.year_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

Senior Copywriter

Jwt Inside
2006.02 - 2008.04 (2 education.years_Label & 2 education.months_Label)

Senior Copywriter

DDB
2000.01 - 2005.12 (5 education.years_Label & 11 education.months_Label)

Academy of Art University

Bachelor of Arts from Advertising

Advertising Arts College

Associate of Arts from Advertising
Jason McCourt