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Libby Schaller

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Incredibly versatile and experienced writer and leader passionate about creating and telling compelling stories across all media. A proven, self-driven creative who can be trusted to work independently, but excels in collaborating with a team to solve problems.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Writer/Creative Director

Heytherelibby.com
02.2020 - Current

As a freelancer, I get tasked with everything from “hey, we need a 360-degree campaign fully blown out by Friday” to “can you help us make this website copy less clunky?” and I’m here for all of it. Big or small, five weeks or five hours, my passion is solving your problems.

Group Creative Director

Bernstein-Rein
Kansas City, MO
11.2016 - 02.2020

Led the conceptual thinking and day-to-day creative work of a team of writers, art directors and designers for work on McDonald's and new business while simultaneously writing and concepting on large initiatives for the agency.

Freelance Writer/Creative Director

Heytherelibby.com
11.2015 - 11.2016

First dipped my toes into the freelance pool to test it out. Found great success lending my brain to brands like Kashi, Wingstop, Amazon, Tropicana, Propel, Brisk, McDonald's, Hostess, Gold's Gym, MO Lottery, Cargill, Air Force Reserve, Logitech, Houlihan's, NUK and many others. Became so integral to an agency that they recruited me to lead the creative team fulltime.

Creative Director

JNA
Overland Park, KS
11.2014 - 11.2015

Led creative, social media and new business work for a small, boutique agency. Clients included: Kansas Lottery, Nebraska Lottery, SVS speakers, UMKC and Ceva Animal Health

Creative Director

VML
Kansas City, MO
06.2013 - 11.2014

Co-directed a team of creatives and community managers to create and execute all social campaigns and always-on social content for Gatorade. With millions of high school athlete fans across five social networks and an ever-changing sports world, it was a lot like running a newsroom.

Associate Creative Director/Senior Writer

Barkely
Kansas City, MO
01.2008 - 06.2013

Directed creative teams on day-to-day work while simultaneously concepting, writing and presenting brand campaigns for Sonic Drive In, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Ball Canning, Helzberg Diamonds, Blue Bunny, UMB Bank and numerous new business pitches.

Writer

SS+K
New York, NY
02.2007 - 12.2007

Created, wrote, produced, and presented creative campaigns for Delta Airlines, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Starwood Hotels and even some political movements.

Copywriter

TBWA Chiat Day
Los Angeles, CA
02.2005 - 02.2007

Spent much of my time here within the walls of Media Arts Lab, concepting, writing and producing work for Apple. Rather than sleep, I also created work for Pedigree, Visa and PlayStation.

Education

Certification - Copywriting

The Creative Circus
Atlanta, GA

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism And Strategic Communication

University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO

Skills

  • Writing
  • Editing
  • Concepting
  • Presenting
  • Content Creation
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Proofreading
  • Strong research skills
  • Idea Brainstorming
  • Exceptional storytelling
  • AP Style

Accomplishments

    Silver Cannes Lion, One Show Bronze Pencil, 2 Gold Clios, Silver Clio, Gold Andy, Andy Shortlist, Radio Mercury Finalist, Webby Award, Communication Arts, numerous local, regional and national Addy Awards, Adweek's Best Spots, and The Women's Image Network Award.

Timeline

Freelance Writer/Creative Director

Heytherelibby.com
02.2020 - Current

Group Creative Director

Bernstein-Rein
11.2016 - 02.2020

Freelance Writer/Creative Director

Heytherelibby.com
11.2015 - 11.2016

Creative Director

JNA
11.2014 - 11.2015

Creative Director

VML
06.2013 - 11.2014

Associate Creative Director/Senior Writer

Barkely
01.2008 - 06.2013

Writer

SS+K
02.2007 - 12.2007

Copywriter

TBWA Chiat Day
02.2005 - 02.2007

Certification - Copywriting

The Creative Circus

Bachelor of Journalism - Journalism And Strategic Communication

University of Missouri - Columbia
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