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Julie Robinson

Julie Robinson

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Experienced Creative Director with a strong background in, and passion for, writing. Disciplined in insight-driven, strategy-first approach to delivering the goods for brands.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Creative Director

Adcom
Cleveland, OH
10.2024 - Current

My work at Adcom is across-the-board from leading the writing for the successful GCRTA pitch to digital-first work for Destination Cleveland. I mentored a young team in the development of concepts for the Tri-C Community College Foundation and developed the brand book for WellFit, an Innové Beauty & Wellness brand. Other client work includes Renaissance Dental and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

Creative Director/Copy

VML
Cleveland, Ohio
06.2011 - 02.2024
  • Led commerce concept ideation for Nestlé brands (Perrier, San Pellegrino, DiGiorno, Hot Pockets, Toll House, Stouffer's, Coffee mate and more). Worked closely with strategy team to vet shopper insights and tensions. Never stopped writing, mentored young writers by example — from Senior Writer, ACD to CD through a handful of mergers.

Freelance Author

Self Employed Writer
Hudson, OH
01.2001 - 06.2011
  • Author of Live in the Moment (Simon & Schuster), Contributor to Family Circle magazine (Gruner & Jahr Publishing) and Cup of Comfort anthology series (Adams Media), online entertainment, pop culture & trivia writer.

Senior Copywriter

SBC Communications
Columbus, OH
09.1990 - 01.2001
  • Concepted, wrote and produced brand TV, Radio & Print advertising for retail category. Clients included Speedway (formerly known as SuperAmerica) and Frigidaire.

Copywriter

Tracy-Locke
Los Angeles, CA
07.1988 - 09.1990
  • Wrote brand print, radio and one TV national spot for Taco Bell. Also worked on Princess Cruises and studied industry icons of the day.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Advertising/Journalism

Ohio University
Athens, OH
06-1984

Skills

  • Creative Director/Writer
  • Focused on Strategy & Insights
  • Brand Builder
  • Team Oriented
  • Passionate about Language
  • Mentor

Additional Information

* Wordplay Workshop; Columbus, OH * ADWEEK Creative Conference; Monterey, CA * ADWEEK Creative Conference; New York, NY * Screenwriting Course; UCLA Los Angeles, CA * Comedy Writing Course; USC Los Angeles, CA

Timeline

Creative Director

Adcom
10.2024 - Current

Creative Director/Copy

VML
06.2011 - 02.2024

Freelance Author

Self Employed Writer
01.2001 - 06.2011

Senior Copywriter

SBC Communications
09.1990 - 01.2001

Copywriter

Tracy-Locke
07.1988 - 09.1990

Bachelor of Science - Advertising/Journalism

Ohio University