Copywriter.
Creative
Director.
Here to Help.

Hey there. I'm Jason Gonzales (with an s). I'm a creative thinker with a background in writing and a love for music. Over the last 15 years, I’ve written for pretty much every type of product and industry, namely CPG, restaurants, healthcare, education and tourism. I've solved complex business problems, led pitches that helped win millions in business and developed integrated work that didn't tick the usual boxes. If hired to do these things for you, a portion of the proceeds will benefit my mortgage, significant other and our cats, though not necessarily in that order.

Clients

Chick-Fil-A
Chobani
Corkcicle
Diageo
Essilor
Henry Ford Health System
Hertz
Hillshire Brands
House of Blues
Hungry Howie’s
Kingsford
Melitta
McDonald's
MGM Grand Detroit
Nivea
Olive Garden
Sonny’s BBQ
The University of Michigan
Tijuana Flats
Walmart

Services

Branding
Campaign Development
Copywriting
Copy Editing

Awards

1 National Gold Addy
2 National Silver Addys
1 W3
1 Emmy
2 Tellys
5 Aster
1 Awwards
1 D Show 

Started from the Mitten State and now we're here.

Associate Creative Director // SimpsonScarborough
6/2022 – Now

Developing and leading brand and creative campaigns that drive results for higher education clients, including The University of Michigan, Boise State, The University of Colorado System, UConn, UNCSA, LMU and others.

Associate Creative Director // Push.
4/2017 – 6/2022

Completing end-to-end development of new brands and rebrands for clients in the restaurant and CPG verticals. Concepting and creating award-winning campaigns for brands such as Sonny's BBQ, Tijuana Flats, Olive Garden, Valencia College, Kingsford, The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County and many others.

Associate Creative Director // FKQ
2/2014 – 4/2017

Led an integrated team of creatives to concept, create and develop memorable experiences for brands such as Hertz and Transitions Optical. Clients include: Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty Auto, McDonald's and Essilor.

Senior Copywriter // The Mars Agency
2/2012 – 2/2014

Developed original digital and in-store shopper marketing strategies, copy and campaigns in partnership with agencies such as Publicis and Droga5 for retailers including Target, Walmart, Safeway, Kroger and Publix. Clients include: Chobani, Walmart, MCX, Diageo, Hillshire Brands and Nivea.

Creative Lead, Copywriter // DBA
7/2008 – 2/2012

Led creative for regional clients such as The Michigan State Police and Michigan Education Trust (MET). Award-winning copywriter for regional clients such as Henry Ford Health System, Hungry Howie’s Pizza and Chick-Fil-A. 

Copywriter // Real Integrated 
7/2007 – 6/2008

Built bonds between brands and consumers for regional clients such as MGM Grand Detroit, The University of Michigan – Dearborn and the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

Jr. Marketing Strategist // HelloWorld
4/2006 – 8/2006

Concepted and developed digital promotional campaigns for clients such as Coca-Cola, Microsoft and P&G.

Jr. Strategist // BBDO
4/2004 – 8/2004/2004

Worked with Jeep Marketing Team and BBDO creatives to determine potential extreme sporting event partnerships.

That Guy with a Guitar // Several Bands
4/2003 – Now

I made music with a number of people for a number of years. I still moonlight audio production from time to time, and occasionally produce radio for clients.

Student // The University of Michigan
Class of 2007

Graduated with a BA in English.

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Get in touch.

Email: emailgonzales@gmail.com
Insta: @jaestevens
Phone: Two Four Eight Seven Eight Nine One Thousand & Three

© Jason Gonzales 2022