Preston Peterson

Preston Peterson

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  • About me

    Copywriter, Director, Producer

  • Education

    • UNSW

      2007 - 2007
      Bachelor's degree Communication and Media Studies
    • Virginia Tech

      2004 - 2008
      Communication/ Psychology Mass Media (Film and Television)

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega

  • Experience

    • 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.

    • Practical Pictures

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
      Intern
    • Authentic Entertainment

      Jan 2008 - Jan 2008
      Intern
    • Landmark Theaters

      Mar 2009 - Jan 2019
      Bartender
    • 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.

    • 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
    • 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.

    • 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

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