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Morgen Stern

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Multidisciplinary creative leader with a proven ability to craft strategic brand identities for innovative projects. A versatile writer known for delivering cohesive narratives, captivating content, and high-performing marketing materials. Skilled at directing and inspiring creative teams with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-Founder, Creative Director

Smol Games
09.2019 - Current

Smol Games is an independent game studio developing Hyde's Haunt & Seek: a spooky party game funded by Daedalic Entertainment.
- Crafted the world and narrative systems designed to deepen immersion and boost long-term player retention

- Directed a team of artists to produce concept art, 3D assets, and environment design in alignment with my artistic vision

- Produced high-performing social content for Twitter and TikTok, generating multiple viral hits to expand the game’s reach

- Wrote and produced all core brand materials—including pitch decks, tutorials, storefront copy, and the company mission statement that secured over $500k in funding

- Managed the game's presence at major B2C conventions, leading event planning and booth design to create memorable, on-brand showcases


Senior Copywriter

FAT Brands
08.2019 - 09.2023

- Drove the creation of brand books to establish voice, tone and style guidelines
- Pitched creative concepts for national TV and radio campaigns, writing scripts and contributing to on-set rewrites
- Collaborated with marketing leadership to craft ad copy across email, social, and in-store channels—championing a “copy-first” approach that reduced revisions and sped up production timelines

Senior Copywriter

Roaming Hunger
02.2017 - 08.2019

- Trained and led a team of writers to adopt my newly developed humorous brand voice, boosting SEO and social media engagement
- Researched and wrote 700 tailored food truck profiles per quarter to enhance customer engagement and contribute to revenue growth

Executive Assistant

Randstad
10.2013 - 01.2017

- Handled a wide range of administrative tasks for senior leadership across departments, ensuring smooth operations and effective interdepartmental collaboration

- Contributed to top-level marketing meetings for major film franchises by taking notes, pitching ideas, brainstorming promotional campaigns, and writing/editing copy



Education

BFA - Writing For Screen & Television

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Creative Direction & Team Leadership
  • Narrative Design
  • Social Media Management, Content Strategy and Creation
  • Multichannel Copywriting (Web, Social, Broadcast)
  • Fundraising (Investor Pitch Decks and Promotional Videos)
  • Brand Management
  • Positive and Proactive Problem Solving
  • Expert in Video Editing Software
  • Proficient in Unity Game Engine
  • Event Planning & Experiential Marketing

Timeline

Co-Founder, Creative Director

Smol Games
09.2019 - Current

Senior Copywriter

FAT Brands
08.2019 - 09.2023

Senior Copywriter

Roaming Hunger
02.2017 - 08.2019

Executive Assistant

Randstad
10.2013 - 01.2017

BFA - Writing For Screen & Television

University of Southern California