CARLY HEIMS
ACD (COPY)
A Well-Rounded Resume
Life as Carly the Creative
As a copywriter, it's necessary to be a chameleon with words. No matter the tone, whether classy or sassy, my writing stays consistent from blog to Tweet.
I've been known to step in as a ghost writer for blogs and readers can't tell the difference. I've had ads plastered all over Times Square and have supported small businesses, corporations, and hard-working moms with my creative work.
I'd be honored to help you find the voice that's perfect for your brand and turn that voice into a movement.
"I hired Carly Heims as my marketing consultant to help with development of my website & social media content and with my branding assets. Carly has been a delight to work with.
Not only does she create beautiful work consistent with my branding, she also is an exceptional project manager, often even keeping me on task! I highly recommend Carly as a copywriter and marketing professional and hope for many more years on collaboration with her in my business."
- Li Hay, Real Estate Consultant, Maui Living
"I've worked with Carly for a number of years for as my content copywriter for my SEO clients. She does thorough research on each topic that I request content on and doesn't keyword stuff to fill up the content. All of my clients have received a boost in keyword rankings due to her expertise and thoroughness to detail.
I highly recommend Carly!"
- Matt King, Inquire Design
WORK EXPERIENCE
2022-2023
Associate Creative Director (Copy) - CultHealth - Portland, OR (Remote)
• Mastered communication skills by working with coworkers and clients all over the country
• Mentored, led teams, won pitches, sent hilarious gifs to boost morale
• Driving increased website traffic with SEO-rich blogs, web content, and effective keywords
2014-2022
Owner/Creative Director - Greater Than Advertising - Pukalani, HI
• Single-handedly concepted, designed, and produced campaigns for several local businesses
• Expanded skills by working with SEO, content creation, and blogs
• Provided exceptional content in a timely manner and received referrals from happy clients
2011-2014
Senior Copywriter/Creative Director - Cult Health - New York, NY
• Jumped in with both feet and sprinted to a promotion within 6 months
• Managed successful 360 campaigns, TV production, voice-overs, and market research
• Crafted and kicked off “Cult 101” training courses to educate employees and raise morale
• Became a woman of many hats in this small, but growing agency by offering copywriting, editing, annotating, strategy, creative direction, industry insights, inter-office relations, management, and an optimistic attitude
EDUCATION
2007
Ad House
Dominated a creative advertising class, winning first prize at the end: an internship with the teacher at Dead As We Know It, a boutique branding agency in Brooklyn, NY.
2002-2006
University of Oregon - Eugene, OR
B.S. Journalism (Advertising), Business Administration minor
Expanded my love of advertising and journalism and studied under world-renowned professor, Deb Morrison.