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.