Jessica Kuykendall-Holy
Copywriter
Jacksonville, NC, USASimply 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.
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
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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
• 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,