James Christopher “J.C.” Gage
Denver, CO 80205 | 720.557.7607 | linkedin.com/in/jamescgage | james.c.gage@gmail.com

Copywriter

Versatile creative professional with a background in project management and extensive experience in creating dynamic marketing content. Demonstrated organizational skills and entrepreneurial spirit managing digital and retail global advertising campaigns. Skilled in coordinating internal corporate organization, as well as marketing materials printing and distribution. Excellent at working under pressure, with experience in utilizing great task and time management abilities to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Microsoft Office | Wrike | QuickBase | Social Media Management (Facebook, X – ex-Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram) | Cross-Functional Project | Brainstorming | Editing & Proofreading | Branding & Messaging | Office Administration | Communication | Adobe Creative Suite | Wordpress

Experience

Western Union - Denver, CO July 2022 - Present
Copywriter
Create and edit copy for global digital and retail advertising campaigns, including email, social media, out of home ads, radio, TV, point of sale, banners, in-apps, SMS, web pages, blogs, and newsletters.
• Supported cross-functional marketing campaigns to align corporate messaging with customer services and solutions.
• Brainstormed concepts, messaging, and themes for global campaigns.

Premier Members Credit Union - Broomfield, CO October 2019 - July 2022
Marketing Content Specialist
Served as primary writer/editor for the marketing department for campaigns, promotions and member communication.
• Developed and fostered trust by maintaining the Premier Members brand voice across all delivery channels.
• Managed social media content curation and calendar development.
• Administered the day-to-day responsibilities of our online reputation process and procedures.

Premier Members Credit Union - Westminster, CO February 2018 - October 2019
Marketing Content Specialist
Worked as primary writer/editor for the marketing department for campaigns and promotions as well as member communication for the organization.
• Ensured all deliverables are routed, proofed and approved by appropriate subject matter experts.
• Coordinated weekly internal communication for the organization.
• Oversaw the marketing department project management tool and calendars to ensure deadlines were met. Managed social media content curation and calendar development.
• Organized printing and distribution of marketing/communication materials.
• Built email marketing communications and send through the email marketing platform.

Valsource International LLC - Pasadena, TX May 2015 - July 2017
Administrative Assistant, Safety Valves
Created and managed jobs in the Quickbase platform for over $1.5M in sales. Prepared purchase orders in Quickbooks, shopped quotes and review requisitions for parts, new valves and supplies to ensure success.
• Received, processed and filed all incoming safety valve shipments.
• Created bills of lading and coordinated shipment method for all outgoing orders.
• Liaised with multiple internal and external salesmen and customers to ensure deadlines were met through execution, shipment and payment process on hundreds of projects yearly.
• Wrote and maintained inventory reports on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis for the department.

Rhino Marketing - Houston, TX August 2014 - May 2015
Account Manager
Conducted market research, assisting in the creating and execution of marketing strategies for a variety of clients in multiple, global industries.
• Handled media buying and planning, to include television, radio, digital, print, outdoor and social marketing.
• Assisted with and recommended adjustments to marketing strategies as needed to ensure the best strategy was implemented to benefit each client while working within their budget parameters.
• Managed, created, executed and updated successful social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram.
• Wrote, edited and distributed press releases.
• Oversaw daily office management.

Field Marketing & Media - Houston, TX October 2013 - August 2014
PR Assistant
Managed the PR placement system using Daylite.
• Supervised social media for multiple clients.
• Assisted with lookbooks and other media outreach.
• Performed administrative duties such as proofreading and editing press releases.

Military Service

United States Army
Rank: Specialist
Human Resources Specialist
Managed the promotions system for over 3,500 personnel.
• Served as point of contact for 20+ company-level administrators.
• Managed the accounting for the overall readiness of 3,500 personnel to include a $6 million annual budget and $35 million worth of equipment to the Department of Defense.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations
University of Houston, TX