WHO AM I? I’m a break-through-the-clutter content crafter, conceptual thinker, proofreader, proper UX and SEO implementer, deadline juggler, empathic leader, toddler wrangler, lover of good cookies and good dogs (AKA all dogs). Still interested in getting to know me? Learn about my background below.

EXPERIENCE

WUNDERMAN THOMPSON DC | WASHINGTON, DC

November 2021–Present | Associate Creative Director (Copy)

  • Lead a team of talented writers and art directors

  • Craft copy for web, email, organic and paid social, print, and TV

  • Concept creative campaigns

  • Present and defend work to internal teams and clients

  • Collaborate with art directors, designers, strategists, UXers, and developers

  • Clients include Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim

WUNDERMAN THOMPSON DC | WASHINGTON, DC

March 2015–November 2021 | Senior Copywriter

  • Produced copy for web, email, social, print, and TV

  • Conceived brand guidelines

  • Overhauled two disease awareness websites–Arthritis.com and LungsandYou.com

  • Clients included Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Invisalign, XBOX, and Galderma

ROSETTA STONE | ARLINGTON, VA

January 2015–March 2015 | Writer

  • Created content for web, email, social, and print

  • Concepted creative campaigns

CALDWELL VANRIPER | INDIANAPOLIS, IN

July 2014 –January 2015 | Writer

  • Wrote copy for web, email, social, print, and radio for both B2B and DTC

  • Directed voiceover talent when recording radio spots

  • Concepted creative campaigns

  • Clients included Bryant Heating and Cooling, IU Kelley School of Business, and Citizens Energy Group

EDUCATION

BUTLER UNIVERSITY | INDIANAPOLIS, IN

August 2010–May 2014

B.A. Strategic Communications, Minor Sociology, 3.87 GPA

AWARDS

Graduated cum laude, dean's list for 8 semesters, recipient of the 2010 Eli Lilly Full-Ride Scholarship

CONTACT

lorihodgen1@gmail.com | 260-336-9380 | Portfolio (password: pharma)