WORK EXPERIENCE

ORGANIC
Creative Director, April 2023-present
Associate Creative Director, August 2021-April 2023
Senior Copywriter, March 2015-August 2021
Lead campaigns, brand initiatives, photo/video shoots and client presentations. Manage and mentor team of writers and designers. Write copy and provide creative, digitally focused solutions for multiple client accounts. Won “Creative Leadership Award” at the company’s 2022 Barefies Ceremony.
(Formerly Barefoot)

MOWER AGENCY
Senior Copywriter, July 2014-March 2015
Copywriter/Proofreader, Feb. 2011-July 2014
Wrote and edited copy and content for local, national and nonprofit clients. Served on internal Content Marketing committee. Planned and promoted 2012 Cincinnati ADDY Awards.
(Formerly Strata-G Communications)

CINCY MAGAZINE
Business Editor, July 2009-Feb. 2011
Editorial Intern, June-Aug. 2008
Wrote, edited and proofread articles for monthly magazine and custom publications. Organized awards ceremonies. Managed interns. Created newsletters and updated digital calendar and dining listings. Subscribed attendees at events.

AWARDS & Training

SHORTY AWARDS, SHORTLIST
2024
Pets & Animals category for “Welcome to the Family” campaign.

VETTY AWARDS
2023
Gold in Campaign - Consumer category for “Welcome to the Family” campaign. Recognizing marketing excellence in the animal health care industry.

POWER 100 RISING STAR
2023, 2024
Named to Cincy Magazine’s list of influential, up-and-coming leaders in the greater Cincinnati area.

CATALYST LEADERSHIP TRAINING
June 2022-February 2023
Selected for Barefoot’s leadership training program.

TAPPING THEIR GREATNESS
August 2019
Selected by Barefoot to take intensive, multi-day leadership training course with SarahSinger&Co.

SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS AWARDS, BEST SPECIAL SECTION
2011
Wrote and edited winning custom publication, Cincinnati Bengals Preseason Guide.

EDUCATION

OHIO UNIVERSITY, B.S. JOURNALISM
Spanish minor. Biological sciences concentration. Cum laude. Studied abroad in Spain. Writer & Editor, Speakeasy magazine. Vice President, Women's Panhellenic Association. V.P. Communications, Alpha Omicron Pi.

SKILLS

Creative direction. Copywriting. Editing. Digital marketing. Integrated campaigns. Dynamic creative optimization. Naming. Branding. Events and promotions. Video and radio scripts. Emails. Feature articles. Social media. Voiceover. Presentations. Management & mentorship.

Say hello
513-678-7358 gretchenfontova@gmail.com LinkedIn