Courtney Risner

Resume

Copywriter based in Chicago, IL. Ready to relocate.

Education

Bachelor of Journalism (B.J.), Strategic Communications

Missouri School of Journalism

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Missouri College of Arts & Sciences

Certificate, Multicultural Studies

University of Missouri - Columbia, MO                                    August 2018 - May 2022

Experience

  • Develop strategic concepts and creative campaigns from client briefs, overseeing copy for hundreds of campaign launches.

  • Execute projects from conception to market launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams, for 20+ corporate clients.

  • Present projects, strategic reasoning, and campaign implementation plans to clients and apply feedback accordingly.

Senior Copywriter

TPN, Omnicom Commerce Group - Chicago, IL                     April 2024 - Present

Copywriter

  • Wrote marketing, social, and creative copy for brands under The Clorox Company.

  • Adapted writing styles to fit brand-specific strategies and industry trends.

  • Proofed and edited copy, ensuring final campaign deliverables aligned with client’s messaging priorities.

TPN, Omnicom Commerce Group - Chicago, IL                  Sept 2022 - April 2024

  • Led conceptualization and development of the creative strategic campaign presented at the State of the YAYA report.

  • Authored a 50-page e-book, 20-minute presentation script, and digital & social copy utilizing primary research insights and aligned with an originally crafted campaign voice.

MOJO Ad - Columbia, MO              Jan 2022 - May 2022

Copywriter

  • Performed digital marketing audits for clients.

  • Executed strategies and created written and visual content to enhance client’s social media presence and branding.

  • Led an in-house rebranding, refining the tone of voice and visual identity to create a more impactful, engaging brand presence.

Mr. Thrive Media - Los Angeles, CA      Jan 2022 - May 2022

Marketing Analyst

Creative Intern

  • Engaged with high-profile political and commercial clients under the mentorship of the CEO.

  • Assisted with social media content creation for UK Members of Parliament and tracked engagement using analytic software.

Westminster Digital - London, England         June 2021- August 2021

Travel Blogger

  • Generated original photographic and written content about study abroad.

  • Wrote scripts and recorded content for promotional videos to increase brand awareness.

CAPA - London, England               May 2021- September 2021

Awards & Achievements

  • Magna Cum Laude Scholar 2022

  • Cumulative GPA: 3.9 2018-2022

  • Dean’s List 2018-2022

Competitions & Conferences

Cannes Young Lions USA                                      2024 & 2025

Partnered with an art director to develop and submit strategic creative campaigns for nonprofit organizations in the print & digital categories.

State of the YAYA                                                         May 2022

Conceptualized and crafted content for a campaign on the money, work & career trends among 18–24-year-olds and presented findings to 400+ industry professionals.

Skills

  • Creative campaign development

  • Strategic communication

  • Creative writing

  • Editing & proofreading

  • Blog writing

  • Digital marketing

  • SEO strategy development

  • Script writing

  • Microsoft 364

  • Meta Business Suite

  • Google G Suite

  • Content creation

  • Client presentation

  • Collaboration & teamwork

  • Speech writing

  • Brand development