HIGH-CONCEPT THINKER, BASED AT 5,415 FEET*
Hello. I'm a copywriter, creative director, and educator with over 20 years' experience at some of the highest levels of creative advertising and branding. I thrive on being adaptable, collaborative, and challenged. Hit me up and let’s make something cool together!
ryewaite@gmail.com – 404.314.2222 – LinkedIn
CURRENT
PAPER TABLE CREATIVE
Freelance Creative Director + Copywriter 2013-present
Apple, 72andSunny, AWS, Media Arts Lab, BBDO LA, Saatchi & Saatchi, Whole Foods, Netflix, Disney, Xbox, Coca-Cola, Google, Amazon, Target, Adidas, Deutsch, IBM, Innocean, Sid Lee, Fitzco (McCann ATL), Edelman, MullenLowe LA, Activision, Starbucks, MLB, Microsoft, Participant, Gatorade, Sundance, Paramount, Toyota, Blue Cross, Patron, Sephora, Ellen, PayPal, Adult Swim, Volkswagon, The North Face, Burt’s Bees, Ben & Jerry’s, Tonal, ESPN.com, Home Depot, CNN, Discover, Syfy, DIRECTV, Cisco, Godiva, Kraft, Hyundai, Expedia, Fox Sports, LA Clippers, Powerade, Kaiser, Instacart, U.S. Air Force, AT&T, Bravo, Deer Valley, Foxwoods, Kahlua, The Obama Presidential Center, The Atlanta Braves
WORKED
LEO BURNETT
Associate Creative Director 2012-13
TDA_BOULDER
Sr Copywriter 2010-12
ARNOLD
Sr Copywriter 2007-10
TBWACHIATDAY
Jr Copywriter 2005-07
TAUGHT
DENVER AD SCHOOL
Instructor 2022-23
OTIS COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN
Adjunct Professor 2017
CHICAGO PORTFOLIO SCHOOL
Instructor 2012-13
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Adjunct Professor 2013
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
Adjunct Professor 2010-12
LEARNED
THE CREATIVE CIRCUS
Copywriting Grad
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
BA in Journalism
AWARDED
D&AD - Cannes - Communication Arts - National Addys - Webbys - Radio Mercury - Archive - Kellys - Obies - Montreux - New York Festivals - Creativity Online - Beldings - Hatch - Massachusetts Addys - Show South - Small Agency of the Year (Contributor) - The Richmond Show (Judge)
< BACK TO WORK >