Jessica Kuykendall-Holy

Copywriter

Jacksonville, NC, USA
Simply put: I love writing. I have since my school age years and carried it into adulthood and my career.

From agency clients like SPCA of Tampa Bay, the Buccaneers and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, to B2B IT and technology vendors such as Lenovo, Apple and IBM – I’ve touched on many different voices, audiences and marketing needs.

While I understand I don’t know everything, I'm dedicated to my craft and growth, with a willingness to learn new skills, personas and verticals.

Random Facts About Me:
✑ Just spent the last 3 years living overseas in Okinawa, Japan.
✑ Typically read between 50-100 books a year.
✑ Started my running journey in 2020 and have run a 5k, 10k, 12k, 17k, Half, and 100 mile relay.

Work Experience

Freelance

Copywriter & Content Editor

For the last 3 years, I worked remotely overseas in Okinawa, Japan, providing copywriting, proofreading and editing for Power Design, Inc. and TD SYNNEX (formerly Tech Data). My capabilities and projects consisted of a variety of medias and formats, including: B2B and B2C newsletter emails, demand-generation campaigns, video scripts, event branding, social media posts, industry research, blogs, web ads, email campaigns and website development.
November 2019 - Port Charlotte, Florida, United States

Tech Data

Copywriter

During my time as a Copywriter for the in-house Tech Data agency, I collaborated with fellow writers and art directors for event-related branding and theming – resulting in award-winning portfolio pieces. I also researched and developed lead-generation campaigns for Tech Data's Reseller Connect program, as well as scripted a range of videos from brand videos to instructional guides to hype videos. As part of my role, the copywriting team handled a consistent amount of day-to-day deliverables including web ads, broadcast emails, newsletters, masthead development, campaigns-in-a-box, drip campaigns, A/B subject line testing and more. Additionally, I contributed to Tech Data's blog: Authority, as well as the Reseller Connect blog.
June 2016 - November 2019 Florida, United States

ChappellRoberts

Junior Copywriter

Primarily wrote for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, but also touched on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Mosaic Co., Florida Hospital, Tampa Lowry Park Zoo, Feeding Tampa Bay & Visit Sarasota.
June 2015 - April 2016 Ybor City, Florida, United States

Mullen

Copywriting Intern

Worked on copy for brands such as Ulta, Food Lion, CSX & Pep Boys, including radio scripts, social media, tag lines, and print campaigns.

June 2014 - August 2014 North Carolina, United States

Nickel Communications

Copywriting Intern

Wrote blogs internally for Nickel Communications and for their clients. Also actively posted on social media including Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Youtube for Nickel Communications, as well as headed the Social Media Madness Competition.
May 2013 - August 2013 Florida, United States

Education

Ringling College Of Art And Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Advertising Design

• Minor in Business of Art + Design
• Creative Suite club member
• Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society inductee
August 2011 - May 2015 Florida, United States

Languages

English (Native),

Awards

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

3 Student Local Gold

2015

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

3 Student Local Silver

2015

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Student District Gold

2014

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Student Local Silver

2014

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

3 Professional Local Gold ADDYs

2014

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Professional Best In Show

2014

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Student Local Gold

2013

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Judges' Choice Award

2013

Ringling College Of Art And Design

2x Best of Ringling Recipient

2013

StartUp Weekend Tampa Bay

Community Choice Award

2013

StartUp Weekend Tampa Bay

3rd Place Overall

2013

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Professional Judge's Choice

2014

SecurityPoint Media

1st Place Overall

2014

National Student Advertising Competition

Best Media Plan

2014

National Student Advertising Competition

2nd Place Overall

2014

The One Club's 20th Annual Student Exhibitionist – 2014 Young Ones Creative Week

Exhibitionist

2014

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

2 Professional District Gold

2014

Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society

Inductee

2015

Ringling College Of Art And Design

Best of Ringling Recipient

2015

Who's Who Among Students

Inductee

2015

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Gold Professional Addy

2017

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Best of the Bay

2017

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Gold Professional Addy

2018

American Advertising Federation (AAF) - ADDY Awards

Best of the Bay

2018

Skills

Adobe Aftereffects Cs6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, Adobe InDesign CS6, Adobe Photoshop CS6, Art Direction, Content Creation, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Creative Thinking, Grammar, Mixed Media, Photo Manipulation, Proofreading, Social Media, Vector Imagery, Watercolor, Writing,