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RESUME

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Skills
Professional
Overview

With 12 years of experience in creative production and 10 years in creative agencies, I am a collaborative leader with expertise in copywriting, RFPs, and building lasting relationships with clients. 

Work​
Experience​
MOMENTUM WORLDWIDE
Associate Creative Director of Copy
May 2022 - October 2024
Remote, Team based in NYC
 
✦ Led the copywriting team in developing experiential marketing and BTL campaigns for on-retainer clients such as Patron, Grey Goose, and Corona as well as new clients such as Square, Unilever, and LVMH
✦ Directly managed and mentored Copywriters on my team
✦ Collaborated closely with Creative Directors, Designers, Brand Managers, Production Designers, and Business Leadership
✦ Led copy-focused BTL rebranding for Patron, Bombay Sapphire, and Angel's Envy with excellent consumer testing and increased purchases
✦ Presented headlines, copy exploratory, and experiential creative concepts to clients weekly
✦ Integrated the latest data in Decision Science to craft headlines and copy that positively resonates with consumers and fulfills client goals
 
 
ClickUp
Lead Copywriter
February 2021 - May 2022
Hybrid, Team based in San Diego
 
✦ Owned everything copy for this tech unicorn startup, including landing pages, advertisements, events, blogs, billboards, video scripts, marketing creative, and more
✦ Shaped and preserved ClickUp's unique brand voice
✦ Collaborated closely with the VP of Creative, Design, Video Production, Sales, Strategy, and Social Media team
✦  Oversaw all public-facing copy from and by CEO Zeb Evans
✦ Managed, edited, and reviewed the written work of our writers, sales team, and onboarding team
✦  Crafted high-performing, SEO-driven editorial blog posts around work/life, and neurodiversity that consistently received praise from readers
 
Mullenlowe US
Senior Social Writer
May 2020 - Jan. 2021
NYC
 
✦ Led paid and organic social content for brands like AXE, JetBlue, Hawaiian Tropic, Unshackled Wines, Radiesse, and more
✦ Led teams of Designers and Community Managers
✦ Copywriting, editing, and ideating for brands on social media 
✦ Conceptualized and executed photo/ video shoots 
✦ Presented concepts and work directly to clients with a stunning track record of on-the-spot approvals
✦ Tracked current trends in analytics, social media, culture, and brands to stay cutting-edge and impactful
 
Vaynermedia
Community Manager + Copywriter
May 2019 - Feb. 2020
NYC
 
✦ Managed all social media calendars for my dedicated brands
✦ Crafted copy for commercials, social spots, and always-on content
✦ Developed unique social voices and identities for brands
✦ Ideated, pitched, and executed exciting visual social content
✦ Worked closely with the Art Director in videos, gifs, and still posts
✦ Managed influencer partners and coordinated collaborations
✦ Engaged 1:1 with people on all brand platforms, handling all consumer feedback, tracking daily engagements

✦ Stayed on top of relevant cultural moments, and worked with strategy and insight teams to guide future opportunities with my brands
BuzzFeed
Senior Creative Producer 
​Jan 2017 - Feb. 2019
NYC

✦ Ideated, pitched, strategized, and executed high-performing and engaging brand content (videos, product posts, custom design, and photography content, quizzes, etc.) for top brand partners, including Macy’s, Netflix, Ulta, and many more
✦ Conceptualized, planned, and led cutting-edge design direction on photo shoots for client campaigns, including sourcing and hiring top talent, makeup artists, and stylists

✦  Managed Associate Creatives on my team, approving ideas and campaign work, guiding them through the entire production process, and acting as an advocate for their growth in the Creative department

✦ Acted as subject matter expert who provided guidance and counsel for the beauty, retail, and CPG verticals
✦ Developed BuzzFeed’s diverse beauty and style subpage, As/Is

✦ Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, strategic planning, data, and distribution teams to strategize and produce top-performing content spanning all verticals

Creative Producer

June 2016 - Jan. 2017

NYC


✦ Produced sponsored, affiliate, and editorial content which consistently outperformed benchmarks by an average of 2M views, increased consumer purchasing, and utilized learnings from the analytics dashboard to inform future campaign strategy
✦ Collaborated with agencies, clients, and talent on large-scale campaigns, leading the CPG and Retail verticals.
✦ Turned RFPs into IOs by conceptualizing and pitching creative strategies and ideas that aligned with client objectives, budgets, and the BuzzFeed ethos for outstanding native advertisement.
✦ Wrote ad copy for listicles, quizzes, long-form posts, and social assets across all verticals and platforms
✦ Hosted creative brainstorming sessions with clientele, gaining partner buy-in and feedback on concepts, methods, and formats

 

Creative Fellow/ Junior Creative

Sept. 2014 - June 2016

NYC

 

✦ Produced large-scale campaigns for major advertisers, working within large budgets and tight deadlines  

✦ Wrote and produced editorial posts which consistently made the front page and garnered an average of 1M views each

✦ Pitched concepts to clients in person and on kick-off calls

 

Beautilation

Owner/ Operator/ Designer

2012 - 2019

NYC

 

✦ Founded an international shirt line sold exclusively on Etsy.com

✦ Created made-to-order original tanks and tees and managed our outsourced bulk screen printing production

✦ Handled all aspects of business, including design, branding, marketing, sales, production, shipping, and customer service

✦ Grew the brand using social media, Tumblr blogging, and partnering with influencers and celebrities

Adobe Creative Suite

Art Direction

Brand Tone Development

Brand World Building

Branding & Marketing

Client Presentation

Copywriting

Creative Direction

Creative Management 

Deck Building

Editorial Writing

Google Suite

Illustration

Microsoft Office

Production Planning

Scriptwriting

Video Production 

Languages

HTML/CSS

Clients

ABC Network

Adult Swim
ALDO Shoes

Angel's Envy

Band-Aid
Blumhouse Productions

Bombay Sapphire
Campbell's
Cesar Dog Food
Clean & Clear
Converse

Coppertone

Corona

Disney+
Durex
Garnier

GEICO

Grey Goose
Hawaiian Tropics
Hershey's

Jack Daniels
JetBlue
Kellogg's 
Kohl's
LEGO
Lunarly 
MD Anderson Cancer Center 
MTV
Macy's
NYX Professional Cosmetics
Netflix
Nickelodeon
Nordstrom
Old Navy

Patrón

Purina
Radiesse
SK-II Skincare​
Sabra 
Sephora

SheaMoisture

Square
SyFy
Target

Travelocity

truTV
Ulta Beauty

Unshackled Wine

Universal Studios
Wendy's

WNBA
 

Education
Parsons, the new school
​2008 - 2012

 

Laguardia arts high school

​2004 - 2008
  • Accepted into the Fine Arts program 
  • Selected as a featured gallery artist for the prestigious 2008 Senior Art Show "Nine Lives", leading creative direction

Nick Vidovich, VP Creative Director at Momentum Worldwide

"Mandy Caruso is a brilliant, multi-talented creative and an equally effective and compassionate manager. Her work is always rooted in a rich blend of current trends and smart references, bringing a strong perspective on culture to every brief. She is a master at inhabiting a brand's voice while constantly pushing to keep things fresh, sharp and cut through.

But above all, she is an all around fantastic person, who is wildly funny and passionate about the work she puts in the world."


 
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