SCOTT S. NELSON
scott@jacksonscott.com
EMPLOYMENT:
1999-Present
-- Jackson Scott Studios
Copywriter/Photographer/Graphic Designer
Duties: Write copy for a variety of print and online advertising projects. Ad
design and page layout included as a service to clients. Also involved in professional
portrait, home interior and garden photography.
1998-1999
-- FusionDM Advertising
San Francisco, California
Senior Copywriter
Duties: Concept, write, and oversee production on a variety of direct response
campaigns. Clients included leaders in high tech, business-to-business, and
consumer products & services.
1996-1998
-- JDA Advertising
Redwood City, California
Copywriter
Duties: Liaison with clients, and oversee design process to develop and write
effective direct response campaigns. Clients included leaders in computer hardware
and software, and companies marketing consumer products and services.
1993-1996
-- Miller Freeman Publishing
San Mateo, California
Marketing Program Manager
Duties: Write copy, coordinate, and manage a support staff in production of
marketing materials. Efforts lead to direct increase in ad sales for Guitar
Player, Bass Player, Keyboard, Music & Computers, InterActivity, and other publications.
1987-1993
-- Miramar Communications
Malibu, California
Creative Services Manager
Duties: Write and design marketing materials, and manage staff of two designers
serving inhouse and outside clients. Efforts helped to increase ad sales and
attracted new clients for Homecare, Special Events, Bicycle Dealer Showcase,
and Rental Equipment Register magazines.
1986 --
Impact Images
Santa Ana, California
Graphic Display Artist
Duties: Design and produce displays and collateral to support proper image marketing
and direct sales of custom-home developments.
1985 --
Watkins, Harding & Hall
Newport Beach, California
Copywriter/Designer
Duties: Write, design and produce advertising/collateral material for a variety
of retail and service clients.
AWARDS:
Western Publishing Association
1995 Maggie
Award (Gold)
Best Promotion—Guitar Player
1993 Maggie
Award (Gold)
Best Media Kit—Special Events
1990 Maggie
Award (Silver)
Best Media Kit—Homecare
EDUCATION:
1985 California State University at Chico
Bachelor of Arts: Communications/Advertising
Minor: English/Creative Writing
REFERENCES:
Available on request.