Work History

Mattel, El Segundo, CA (remote) • 2022 - Present
Head of Brand Messaging

Freelance, Charlotte, NC • 2020 - 2022
Creative Director
Creative Director/ Senior Copywriter

Luquire George Andrews, Charlotte, NC • 2010-2020
VP, Group Creative Director
Group Creative Director

Mullen, Winston-Salem, NC • 2001 - 2009
VP, Associate Creative Director
Associate Creative Director
Sr. Copywriter

Long Haymes Carr, Winston-Salem, NC • 1997-2001
Senior Copywriter
Copywriter

Brand experience

Visit North Carolina, BB&T, Wachovia, Truist, SunTrust, Colonial Life, RSM, Blum, Novant Health, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, La Quinta Inns and Suites, Hanes, Sealy, Thomasville Furniture, Mattel, Mattel Creations

Education

UNC-Chapel Hill

Recognition

AAF Best in Show, Gold and Silver
Telly Awards
Showsouth
Adweek Spot of the Day
Adweek Best Spots
Olive Awards

Contact

jjtothej@mac.com

Fun fact

My very first commercial featured the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. According to my creative director at the time, it was super rare for a junior writer to get to work with a superstar and he said to me, “You realize, It’s all downhill from here.” I’m happy to say that I’m still proving that creative director wrong over 20 years later.