Preston Peterson

Experience

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  Vehicle Inspection Technologies

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2005

  Development Assistant

  Involved with the development of an under-vehicular security system. Assisted with marketing and sales, including trade shows, conventions and demos for government agencies.

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  Practical Pictures

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Intern
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  Authentic Entertainment

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Intern
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  Landmark Theaters

  Mar 2009 - Jan 2019

  Bartender
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  Smoking Bear Pictures

  Jan 2012 - now

  Director

  Smoking Bear Pictures began in 2012 as a collaboration between lifelong friends Jason Boesch and Preston Peterson. Together, they co-wrote and co-directed the award-winning films LiFi, West Virginia, and Captive.

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  Freelance

  Jan 2019 - now

  Directed, wrote, and produced multiple commercials for a wide variety of products. Experienced working with children, animals, and name talent. Able to craft compelling content for both low- and big-budget productions. Versatile and accomplished freelance copywriter with experience writing content for web, print, and commercial advertising.

  • Commercial Director

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Freelance Copywriter

    Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
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  Best Roof & Gutter

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2021

  Outside Sales Representative

  Succeeded in the sale of dozens of roof and gutter systems, specializing in damage claims and insurance negotiations.

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  All boats rise

  Jan 2021 - now

  Lead Copywriter

  I serve as the lead copywriter for a successful boutique marketing firm. Current clients include one of the largest pet pharmaceutical companies in the world and a successful video game producer. I write content across several media platforms including web copy, print ads, emails, newsletters, social media campaigns, app copy, commercial scripts, brochures, downloadables, concept briefs, and more. I wrote our client's brand retail copy guidebook, creating consistency in tone and voice across multiple retail platforms. Recently, I wrote, directed, and produced 10 online product commercials, to be utilized on Amazon, Costco, and Chewy, and two brand commercials in collaboration with Costco. Show less