me
Notes for my Autobiographer
1999 - family moved to the U.S. from Taiwan. I was three and very heavy.
2007 - got first job as paper boy. Mastered rollerblading.
2014 - the existential period. Studied Cello Performance and Philosophy at The University of Memphis.
2015 - left music school. Failure. Defiance. Advertising and Philosophy at Michigan State University.
2016 - stopped studying Philosophy when I discovered truth and meaning of life. Enlightened. Bored. Genius?
2017 - decision to become copywriter. Acquired forklift operator license that summer. Also acquired blue collar angst.
2018 - writing copy for big brands at The Richards Group. Also small non-profits on the side. Balance?
2021 - left The Richards Group to join a new creative team at PMG
2022 - they're telling me I'm a senior copywriter now.
Awards
2023 - AAF Judges Choice for Product/Service Promotions Campaign (Mid-Texas)
2023 - Gold Local Addy for Product/Service Promotions Campaign (Mid-Texas)
2023- Gold Local Addy for Internet Video Campaign (Mid-Texas)
2023 - Silver Local Addy for Integrated Campaign (Austin)
2023 - Silver Local Addy for Internet Video Campaign (Austin)
2019 - Gold Local Addy for Advertising (Mid-Michigan)
2018 - OneShow Client Brief Finalist
2018 - Gold Local Addy for Copywriting (Mid-Michigan)
2018 - Gold Local Addys for Photography 2x (Mid-Michigan)
2017 - Silver OneShow Greater China Student Pencil
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2016-18 - National Society of Leadership & Success2017 - MSU Outstanding Advertising Student Award
2017 - MSU Communication Arts Internship Award
2015 - Elba Gandy Music Student Award For Outstanding Performance (Full Tuition Scholarship)
2014-18 Dean's Least (Michigan State University & The University of Memphis)
Reach me at joungbenjy@gmail.com