Hello? 📞
is how I usually answer the phone.
Sometimes I say, 'Hey.'
If the number is unknown, I'll pick up anyway.
But I might not say anything right away. I can wait.
Most people text but I like the phone.
There is an element of surprise to a call.
I try to answer right away –
One or two rings – three max.
I picked up when award-winning, small agency BPN called.
I worked on Lincoln City, mostly.
Then wrote Energy Trust of Oregon copy.
When Los Roast rang, I said yes
And became a New Mexico Chile roaster in Portland, Oregon/
I did everything for those guys, from sales to sampling,
jarring, and forklifting the stuff.
I took orders and packed pallets; made sauces and local deliveries.
Before that, Instrument, a digital design studio, dialed.
They asked if I would write social and web copy.
I stuck around to make websites for Nike, videos
For Stumptown, and digital experiences for Google.
I moved from Portland, went to PSU and W+K 12,
Moved to the Bay Area (BSSP, line one), then back to Portland.
I've freelanced (currently) and worked full-time
I write headlines and subcopy, and develop concepts
For creative directors and clients –
Friends and friends of friends.
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When you get me on the horn,
You might hear me say,
'Good copy, like the telephone, surprises and rings true.'
Surprise me with a call. Or e-mail me your number so we can text.