Welcome.
I’m a Florida-born, Chicago-based copywriter, strategic communicator, podcast producer, content strategist, sometimes-journalist, and all-around creative person.
In my past lives, I optimized blog programs for a range of B2B tech clients, interviewed university presidents, and planned virtual and in-person music festivals. Now, I’m looking for new opportunities to flex my creative skillset.
When I’m not putting words together for brands, I publish the Substack newsletter, Does It Swim? and work on perfecting my next poem or short story — you can find links to my creative writing here.
Outside of writing, you can find me pondering the universe alongside Lake Michigan, reading a book in the member lounge at the Art Institute of Chicago, or rewatching the Scrabble scene from the iconic 2006 film “Akeelah and the Bee,” starring Keke Palmer.
Mastercard
Amid internal restructuring, Mastercard needed a B2B blog program that would provide top-of-funnel value for their audience of cybersecurity professionals.
Skills utilized
Content marketing
Copywriting
SEO
Client
Mastercard
The Alligator Podcast
The Independent Florida Alligator needed to revamp their approach to audio journalism and produce a show that kept Gainesville audiences informed and entertained.
Skills utilized
Podcast production
Audio editing
Hosting
Client
The Independent Florida Alligator
Swamp Records
In a time of social distancing, Swamp Records needed to find creative ways to produce compelling live concerts and programming.
Skills utilized
Event coordination
Project management
Contract negotiation
Client
Swamp Records
The Agency at UF
The Agency at UF needed scroll-stopping copywriting to generate buzz for their internal recruitment cycles.
Skills utilized
Social media
Copwriting
Collaboration
Client
The Agency at UF
Strive Health
Strive Health needed to establish themselves as a thought leader within their niche of value-based kidney care.
Skills utilized
Content marketing
Interviewing
Research
Client
Strive Health
rf IDEAS
To support their OEM campaign, rf IDEAS needed a detailed brochure that sold the benefits of their OEM readers to decision-makers across healthcare and manufacturing.
Skills utilized
Creative campaigns
Content writing
Design-thinking
Client
rf IDEAS
WUFT
WUFT needed reporters that could cover both local and national issues for their Fresh Take Florida news service.
Skills utilized
Journalism
Community relations
Data visualization
Client
WUFT
Nice things people say about me.
“Whether I was editing work for Thomas or collaborating with him on client accounts, he was always curious, open to feedback, and contributed thoughtful ideas in return. Beyond delivering top-notch client work, Thomas is a kind, genuine person and a true team player. Any team would be lucky to have him!”
Natalie Bennett, Content Writer, Walker Sands
"Thomas has simply been a pleasure to work with. He's a great communicator -- both with the PR team and with clients on TL calls -- and he always keeps us updated on the timing of various pieces in development so we're never left guessing."
Public Relations Manager, Walker Sands
"I worked with Thomas for several years and always appreciated his creativity and strong writing skills, especially his ability to take input from thought leaders and turn it into clear, engaging content. He’s a collaborative and dependable teammate who brings thoughtful ideas to the table and communicates well throughout the process."
Monica Sather, Content Writer, Walker Sands
Things I do
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Things I do •
Copywriting
Content strategy
Podcast production
Event coordination
Audio editing
Social media
Arts journalism
Video editing
Interviewing/hosting
Digital marketing
Project management
Client services