W i l l    G e r r e t s e n

copywriter

A B O U T   M E   

Improv comedy junkie seeking a junior copywriter position at a Chicago-based ad agency.

I can’t eat nuts, I love escape rooms, and I listen to Christmas music year-round.                        

Loyola University Chicago

 Graduation Date-          May 2022    

 B.A. Advertising; copywriting focus               

 Theater Minor                GPA: 3.8

E X P E R I E N C E

Hawkeye Agency - Publicis Groupe                                                                   Chicago, IL

Copywriting Intern                                                                                       June 2022-August 2022

• I wrote concise copy in a fast-paced environment for commercials, emails, etc.

• Constantly gave and received feedback to strengthen my writing and that of my peers

Loyola University Chicago Nursing Department                                                Chicago, IL

Patient Simulator                                                                                         March 2022-May-2022

• I acted as a patient in a simulated hospital environment to engage with nursing students

• Utilized public speaking and improvisation to convey a realistic character

Encyclopedia Brittanica Remote
Freelance Writer November 2023-Present

• Performed detailed research in order to write in-depth articles on various topics

S K I L L S  AND  HOBBIES

Creative Writing                                                                             Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel

Public Speaking/Presenting                                                           Constructive Feedback/Editing

Adobe Photoshop, InDesign                                                            Trivia

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