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RESUME

BBDO CHICAGO*
Senior Copywriter    
Jan. 2026 - Present
 

Core creative on brands like USPS and Boeing, developing copy for brand launches, in-store campaigns, print, and social. 

     - Translate complex products and services into human, culturally relevant stories 

     - Collaborated closely with strategy, account, and production to execute in-store creative across 30,000 +
       USPS locations

     - Worked closely with global Boeing partners to create work with cultural relevance and brand consistency 
*Previously FCB Chicago, they got a name change just like me!

 



FCB CHICAGO
Senior Copywriter    
Jul. 2023 - Jan. 2026

Copywriter    
Feb. 2021 - Jul. 2023

Developed integrated digital, print, and social storytelling for brands including Cox Business, Cox Communications, Terminix, USPS, and Boeing. 

     - Played a key role in the development of the 2026 brand campaign for Cox Business, traveling to shoots, leading edits, and

       voice over records

     - Worked on campaign ideation and execution for both digital and in-store assets

     - Developed content for social, educational materials, and one-to-one platforms

     - Participated in multiple new business pitches, ultimately winning the Terminix client


DP+
Copywriter 
Dec. 2018 - Feb. 2021​

Contributed to the rebranding of various clients like Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, The Detroit Institute of Arts, Mopar, Subway, and Love My Credit Union. Utilizing storytelling across various platforms to communicate with customers. 

     - Played a key role in campaign ideation and executions for all Blue Cross Blue Shield projects including a 30 minute

       infomercial and multiple brand campaigns

     - Helped pitch, develop, and execute a new campaign for Detroit Institute of Arts

 

 

 


COMMONWEALTH//MCCANN
Jr. Copywriter 
Sept. 2017 - Dec. 2018


​Core creative within the Global Content Studio for Chevrolet, serving 10 international markets. 

      - Became the writer of Manchester United Sponsored content including Youtube shorts

      - Worked on evergreen storytelling systems to create meaningful narratives 

 

 

 

 
ADTEGRITY
Marketing intern
Nov. 2016 - Jul. 2017


Composed copy and imagery for all creative assets features on media platforms like social, blogs and emails.


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AWARDS
The D Show | 2019 | Winner Best in Experiential. Call Me Out, Chevrolet.  |  Jr. copywriter
The D Show | 2018 | Nominated in 3 categories. National Kidney |  Jr. copywriter
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EDUCATION
Education
Grand Valley State University
BA Advertising & Public Relations | 2013 - 2017
Emphasis: Creative writing, copywriting, integrated communications, communication theory, technology in advertising​

 

CONTACT

Chicago, IL

M.leanorschafer@gmail.com

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