Brian Neese

More than 13 years of experience that spans world-renowned higher education institutions and Fortune 500 companies in technology, finance, and retail.

Resume

13 Years of Experience

Experience

September 2023 - Present
KLDiscovery

Copywriter

Develop content to support the global organization’s technology-enabled services and software.

June 2021 - July 2023
Blackboard

Senior Copywriter

Led all copywriting work in a client-facing agency. Managed contractors until finding and hiring an early-career copywriter to mentor. Guided several large-scale refreshes to improve the quality of messaging on higher education clients’ websites and ad formats.

March 2014 - June 2021
Wiley Education Services

Senior Copywriter

Created content for higher education institutions in an agency. Helped develop client-specific style guides for each partner’s brand and preferences. From January 2018 to October 2019, specialized on an inbound marketing team.

June 2013 - March 2014
Honeywick

Digital Marketing Director

Initially hired for large SEO project, but quickly promoted to lead digital and print marketing campaigns for the agency. Boosted flagship client Sleep Outfitters’ web visits by 81% and page views by 102% from previous year.

August 2009 - June 2013
Independent Contractor

Copywriter

Performed a wide range of copy and blog projects for T-Mobile, Dell, Blackberry, and Wells Fargo. Held editing roles that included SEO-focused product description campaigns for eBay.

Education

2010
University of Wales Trinity Saint David

MTh, Systematic and Philosophical Theology

2007
American Public University

BA, Philosophy

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Collateral Expertise

Emails

95%

Infographics

90%

Landing Pages

95%

Long-form Content

95%

Print

85%

Radio/TV Scripts

85%

Social Media

90%

Web Copy

95%

Portfolio

Selected Work
The Anatomy of an Ecommerce Landing Page

The Anatomy of an Ecommerce Landing Page

Infographics
Overcoming the Top 7 Reasons for Shopping Cart Abandonment

Overcoming the Top 7 Reasons for Shopping Cart Abandonment

Articles
Types of Urban Farms

Types of Urban Farms

Infographics
Women in Technology

Women in Technology

Articles
Landing Page Before & After

Landing Page Before & After

Web
Annual Report (DPT)

Annual Report (DPT)

Other
Day in the Life of a Tech Professional

Day in the Life of a Tech Professional

Infographics
Welcome Package

Welcome Package

Print
Chicago Transit Authority MBA Campaign

Chicago Transit Authority MBA Campaign

Print
Doctor of Physical Therapy

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Web
MeetingPlay Lead Retrieval System – Press Release

MeetingPlay Lead Retrieval System – Press Release

Other
MeetingPlay Smartfeed

MeetingPlay Smartfeed

Web
Big Data, Big Opportunity: What Companies Need From Leaders

Big Data, Big Opportunity: What Companies Need From Leaders

Articles
Coupon Email

Coupon Email

Emails
Brand Email

Brand Email

Emails
Talent Shortage in Cybersecurity

Talent Shortage in Cybersecurity

Articles

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