I've got big love for big ideas and have been lucky to play a part in making them happen at agencies Leo Burnett-big, indie-small and Fallon-in between. Whether it's concepting, writing, creative directing or the kitchen sink, I'm down for solving problems in unexpected ways and making great work alongside great people.

Where I’ve Been / Where I’m At

CREATIVE DIRECTOR / COPYWRITER

FREELANCE / CONTRACT

SEPT 2024-PRESENT

Collaborating with agency friends new and old to help win business and develop creative that connects with consumers across all mediums.

SVP/CD/COPYWRITER

CHICAGO

14 YEARS

Traded up titles from ACD to CD to VP to SVP by working across almost every piece of business in the building and beyond, making and shaping work that won hearts, minds, new business and more often than not, most of the awards that agencies and clients like to win.

Bank of America Samsung Coors Light Campbells Brooks Running Allstate Coca-Cola Jim Beam Maker’s Mark Esurance Optum Fifth Third Bank

COPYWRITER / SR COPYWRITER

MIINNEAPOLIS

2 TOURS / 4.5 YEARS TOTAL

Got cold. Warmed up. Got cold again.

Citibank BMW Islands of the Bahamas Holiday Inn Charter Communications Travelers Insurance Boston Market

SENIOR COPYWRITER

CHICAGO

2 YEARS

Briefly mixed beer and power tools without losing any appendages.

Miller Brewing Craftsman Tools Diehard Batteries

COPYWRITER

PORTLAND

3 YEARS

Mostly cloudy with my first chance to make things. Put words in magazines, on TV, online and in award books. Worked mostly on water-repellent and water-proof outerwear. Wore it on the daily.

Columbia Sportswear Spirit Mountain Casino

I know. This pic makes me look like someone who never laughs. But I do. A lot. Sometimes just at this pic.

mike.ward.copywriter@gmail.com