Edward Bernard

200 Nashoba Road

Concord, MA 01742

978-371-5585

ed-words@mindspring.com

http://edwordscreative.com

Employment history

1992-Present

Consultant/freelance copywriter with expertise in branding, advertising and direct marketing. Frequently assemble “virtual” agencies for clients.

2015-2016

Creative Director, Thompson, Habib, Dennison

Writer and creative director for Habitat for Humanity, Massachusetts General Hospital, Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada. Also wrote for Feeding America, Make-A-Wish and Mercy Corps

1985-1992

SVP/Creative Director, Hill, Holliday Direct, Boston

Helped grow a 3 person operation into a 55 person agency billing $40 million annually. Agency received numerous creative awards. Part of team which landed many accounts (Infiniti, Hyatt, LL Bean and others).

1984-1985

Copywriter, Scali, McCabe, Sloves, NY

1982-1984

Associate Creative Director, Hub Mail Advertising, Boston

1980-1982

Creative Group Head, Panasonic, Secaucus, NJ

1979-1980

Encyclopedia Salesman, Harlem, S. Bronx, NY

Awards

Over 100 creative awards, including Clio, CA, ANDY, Hatch, Echo, NEDMA, Bank Marketing Association, NEBA, and many others, including two “Best of Show” awards from the New England Direct Marketing Association.

Education

B.A. 1979, Hamilton College, Clinton NY. Majored in English and Psychology. Dean's List.