Dave is a freelance copywriter/ACD in Portsmouth, NH. Since his last post on MC (way back on 03.05.14), he’s been on quite a journey—including starting his own boutique agency, Love & The Machine, and a 3-year stint as an in-house ACD at Bauer Hockey. (Don’t miss his “Mayor of Boomtown” and “The Women’s Movement Never Stops” campaigns for Bauer.) Definitely time for an update.
Portfolio: kuhlproductions.com
This is so cool. Sarah Latz, Director of Education for Chicago Portfolio School, reached out to MC to help spread the word about their new scholarship for Black creatives. From CPS:
“Everyone knows that the advertising industry is severely lacking in diversity. Only 2% of creative departments identity as Black. We think the path to a more inclusive advertising and design industry starts with more talented Black creatives considering portfolio school as an option.
That’s we created The Pipeline Fund, a full-tuition scholarship to help more talented Black creatives to attend Chicago Portfolio School.
We’re matching every donation made to the Pipeline Fund, dollar for dollar. To donate to The Pipeline Fund and invest in a more inclusive advertising industry, visit the scholarship GoFundMePage.
Or to apply to be a Pipeline Scholar, reach out to Sarah Latz at sarah@chicagoportfolio.com.”
David is a new copywriter after graduating from Chicago Portfolio School last June, and is currently freelancing at Digitas Chicago. His student book features a campaign for HomeAdvisor called “Tool Break Up” and it’s exactly what the world needs now (including MC). Dig it. Can’t wait to see where David lands!
Portfolio: thedavereiss.com
Sarah Latz, Director of Education at Chicago Portfolio School, checks in with 13 new copywriter, art director and designer grads: RJ Dralle (copywriter), Ian Souter (copywriter), Patrick Leahy (copywriter), Abbey Blankensop (art director), Bree Bregman (art director), Cooper Brannigan (art director), Emily Panico (art director), Erin Nedelman (art director), Grace Ren (art director), Taylor Glicksberg (art director) Tiffany Mei (art director), Priscilla Cha (designer), and Rachel Fried (designer). Link to their portfolios below. Congrats to all!
Winter 2021 CPS Grad Portfolios: chicagoportfolio.com/debut
Sarah Latz, Director of Education at Chicago Portfolio School, checks in with seven new grads ready for prime time: Lucas Simes (art director), Winston Thompson (art director), Kimmy Mueller (designer), Rachel Tenuta (designer), Erin Ayalp (copywriter), Nicholas McGuire (copywriter), and Teddy Cohn (copywriter). Link to their portfolios below. Congrats to all!
Fall 2020 CPS Grad Portfolios: chicagoportfolio.com/debut
Austin is a new art director in Chicago and a former student at Chicago Portfolio School. His portfolio features spec campaigns for brands like Nike (above, cool get-out-the-vote idea), Payday, Field Notes, Audible, Post It, and Xfinity. Can’t wait to see where Austin lands!
Portfolio: austinanglin.com
Kimmy is a new graphic designer in Chicago and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. Lots of really beautiful work on her site including rebrands for Walgreens and Oikos yogurt, a needed fix for an online Myers-Briggs personality test, work for Stoli (above), lettering and typography, logos, and more. Can’t wait to see where Kimmy lands!
Portfolio: kimmymueller.com
Big thanks to Sarah Latz, Director of Education at Chicago Portfolio School, for sending MC the latest CPS grads sites. So much great work! Below are links to all Spring 2020 grad portfolio sites, plus a note from Sarah.
From Sarah:
“Chicago Portfolio School has been offering a free class to undergraduate students who now have to finish their academic year from home. Jeff Epstein, the founder of Chicago Portfolio, leads the online class and discussion of more than 70 college students from around the country. Advertising professors from around the country helped spread word of the class, and students from all of the Big 10 campuses, and state schools like Florida, Oregon, Arizona, as well as smaller schools, are registered.
Recruiters from Leo Burnett, plus veteran copywriters, art directors and strategists have virtually visited to talk about how to get a job and create award-winning campaigns.
For now, the class is ongoing, and seniors (creative and non-creative majors) are still welcome to register for the online class. Additionally, the school’s allowing anyone to virtually “sit in” on a number of other classes they offer.
Reach out to Sarah at sarah@chicagoportfolio.com for more information.”
Nick is a new copywriter and a new Chicago Portfolio School graduate. His Pizza Hut packaging redesign is what the world needs now. The best thing about ordering pizza tonight is having leftover pizza tomorrow. So why not include reheating instructions inside the box?
Portfolio: nickarchibald.com
Julia is a new copywriter and a new graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. With her Rent the Runway Airbnb partnership project, “you can rent your vacation home and the wardrobe you need for the trip.” Um, yes please. Such a good idea.
Portfolio: juliaherrick.com
Eric is a new copywriter and a new graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. The first project in his portfolio for Golden Road Brewing brings celebrities, stolen by Hollywood, back to their hometowns—with an apology and a gift. Craft beer. Apology accepted.
Portfolio: erichulting.com
Solomiya is a new copywriter and a new Chicago Portfolio School grad. (Big congrats!) The first project on her site is “Equal Payday,” using the classic Payday candy bar to promote equal pay for women. (Also seen in Hilary Stevens book.) Super smart. Also, candy bar. Win win.
Portfolio: solomiyachuyko.com
John is a copywriter/ACD who recently moved to Portland, formerly at mcgarrybowen in Chicago. His site features projects that you have to see to believe. “All I Really Want For Christmas” by Kool-Aid Man and Lil Jon (above). An 11-hour Sausage Yule Log video for Jimmy Dean. Putting a new cord on an EGO String Trimmer while plummeting 120mph toward Earth. And that’s just three projects. Can’t wait to see where John lands!
Portfolio: wrendwrites.com
Daniel is a new copywriter in Chicago and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. (Love seeing student portfolios.) At the time of this post, his site features six spec projects for brands including McDonald’s, Motel 6, Megabus, Illinois Lottery, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. His campaign for Goldfish, highlighting the cafeteria trade value of Goldfish for kids, is super fun. Can’t wait to see where Daniel lands!
Portfolio: danieldidthis.com
Brandon is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. While he has no strong opinions on the Oxford comma, he does about using a parenthetical (learn more by reading his resume via his About Me page). Brandon’s portfolio features spec projects for big brands like Monster, Tumblr, StubHub, plus Acorns and Which Wich (featured above). Can’t wait to see where he lands!
Portfolio: onbrandscavone.com
Conner is a new copywriter in Los Angeles, a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School, and currently interning at BBH in LA. Love to see a new copywriter’s book filled with real-deal headlines—and Conner’s site has a ton of them for clients like Harley-Davidson, Dunkin’ (funny idea with misspelled Starbucks cups), Omaha Steaks (above), Jeni’s Ice Cream (super cute idea), plus a long copy campaign for ALDI. Can’t wait to see where Conner lands!
Portfolio: connerschrock.com
Sarah Gatling Latz, Director of the Education Department at Chicago Portfolio School, checks in with portfolio links to the CPS Fall 2019 Copywriter, Art Director, and Designer grads. Congrats to all!
COPYWRITERS
Abby Myers | abby-myers.com
Alexandra Tsarpalas | alexandratsarpalas.com
Brian Meyer | brnmyr.com
Conner Schrock | connerschrock.com
Madison Kopp | madisonkopp.com
Matt McGrane | mattmcgrane.com
Sophia Campanelli | sophiacampanelli.com
Taylor Smith | taylorwordsmith.com
ART DIRECTORS
Amanda Gebelhoff | amandagebelhoff.com
Claudia Testa | claudiatesta.com
Erin Ploen | erinploen.com
Grace Duffy | graceduffycreative.com
Rafael Costa | theredninjaturtle.com
DESIGNERS
Jao ChiShan | jaochishan.com
Grace Kosner | gracekosner.com
Jessie Pomper | jessiepomper.com
Katie Danaher | katiedanaher.com
Kara Kopec | karakopec.com
Feel free to contact the grads or connect with Sarah for an intro.
Taylor is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School on the hunt for her first gig. She’s got spec projects on her site for clients like Starbucks (above), Harley-Davidson, 4OCEAN, Tumblr, Unbound Babes, Framebridge, and LUSH Cosmetics. Also, be sure to check out her photography page, “The Pics.” It’s like getting a copywriter and a photographer with one hire. Can’t wait to see where she lands!
Portfolio: taylorwordsmith.com
Sophia is a new copywriter and a recent graduate of Chicago Portfolio School. (Congrats, Sophia!) She’s got an adorable campaign for Kraft Singles in her portfolio (above), celebrating small milestones in the life of a kid, which never actually feel small when you’re a kid. In addition to copywriting, Sophia also has a talent for naming colors. Check out her “Colors” page to view “Caramel macchiato with oat milk. Not almond.” and “Dehydrated pee.” Nice.
Portfolio: sophiacampanelli.com
Evan is a senior copywriter in NYC, formerly at Grey Group. All kinds of cool projects in his portfolio for clients like Marriott Hotels (above, shout-out for the Supertramp track), Longhorn Steakhouse, Drug Free America, Hasbro, and Gillette. Also, don’t miss his bio, which he presents in karaoke form. Of course.
Portfolio: evanelbersoncreative.com
Rose is a new copywriter in Chicago and a recent Chicago Portfolio School grad. (Big congrats!) Her portfolio at the time of this posting features five projects for Everlane, Beefeater Gin, Svalbard Tourism (got to be a first for MC), Azteca Tortillas, and Garnier Fructis (above). From her About page: “What I like most about copywriting is the research you get to do beforehand.” Agreed.
Portfolio: rosegaylen.com
Patrick is a copywriter/CD in Denver. All kinds of cool video projects on his site, including work for Penguin Publishing, The Clinton Foundation, ibotta, Madison Bumgarner for Ford, and a super smart/simple campaign for Sears Optical (above). Dig it.
Portfolio: patrick-hoopes.com
Bari is a copywriter at DigitasLbi in San Francisco. His site is loaded with gaming projects for titles like Shadows of the Colossus, The Last Guardian, Until Dawn, and Horizon: Hero Dawn – The Watchers. For the latter, Bari’s team brought the game to life by literally bringing Watchers to life at E3 (above). Fingers crossed he gets to borrow it for Halloween.
Portfolio: bariakhan.com
Nothing MC loves more than posting the portfolio sites of brand new copywriters. Ladies and gents, below are links to eight Chicago Portfolio School Summer 2017 graduating writers (in alphabetical order):
Alli Dumphy (copywriter)
Amy Finn-Welch (copywriter)
Anders Gamboni (copywriter)
Andrew Schneider (copywriter)
Emilie Johnson (copywriter)
Jack Gillen (copywriter)
Michael Kreutzer (copywriter)
Nina Muzik (copywriter)
Summer 2017 Chicago Portfolio School Week on MC continues, today with the portfolio sites of six art director grads. Lookin’ good!
Alexandra Braasch (art director)
Caleigh Ripp (art director)
Liz Tonner (art director)
Marty Knuth (art director)
Patrick Terwedo (art director)
Tucker Moore (art director)
Ladies and gentlemen, this week MC is honored to present the portfolio sites of Summer 2017 Chicago Portfolio School grads: designers (Monday), art directors (Tuesday), and copywriters (Wednesday). Congrats to all!
Annabelle Goldin-Mertdogan (designer)
Aqsa Tahir (designer)
Ashley Johnson (designer)
Carrie Rumancik (designer)
Donnie Faires (designer)
Jeff McLaren (designer)
Nothing MC loves more than posting the portfolio sites of brilliant new copywriters. Ladies and gents, below are links to 9 Chicago Portfolio School Winter 2017 graduating writers (in alphabetical order):
Abby Festenstein (copywriter) – abbyfestenstein.com
Blythe Green (copywriter) – blythegreen.com
Danielle Janota (copywriter) – daniellejanota.com
Greg Garrod (copywriter) – greggarrod.com
Hope Lee (copywriter) – hopeleecopywriter.com
Jack Farrell (copywriter) – jtfarrellcopywriter.com
Jillian Spivak (copywriter) – jillianspivak.com
Kylie George (copywriter) – kyliegeorge.com
Peter Rizzi (copywriter) – peterrizzi.com
Winter 2017 Chicago Portfolio School Week on MC continues, today with the portfolio sites of six March art director grads. Get ’em while they’re hot!
Alexandra Courtney (art director) – alexandracourtney.com
Allie Schiesser (art director) – allieschiesser.com
Deirdre Nieto (art director) – deirdrenieto.com
Ellen Kingbury (art director) – lnkingsbury.com
Maximilien Delvigne (art director) – maximiliendelvigne.com
Renato Oliveria (art director) – renatololiveira.com
Ladies and gentlemen, this week MC is honored to present the portfolio sites of Winter 2017 Chicago Portfolio School grads: designers (Monday), art directors (Tuesday), and copywriters (Wednesday). Congrats to all!
Adeline Chong (designer) – addieadeline.squarespace.com
Max Linenberger (designer) – mlinenberger.com
Zachary Kaplan (designer) – zkaplan.com
Candice is a new art director in Chicago after recently graduating from Chicago Portfolio School. Don’t miss her projects for the Talkspace app (above, online access to therapists) and Kotex “Congrats, you’re not pregnant!” greeting cards. Such a funny idea. How are those not a thing yet?
Portfolio: candiceschlax.com