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I’m John Bense, a writer from Philadelphia. Most people call me Jake. I play saxophone and cello. My favorite movie is The Shining. My favorite book is Le Morte d’Arthur. If you want to talk about any of that, I’m all ears.
Developed campaigns for Ditch Witch, Grasshopper Mowers, and the Philbrook Museum of Art, including social, email, and other placements.
Created copy for AutoZone, Camel, and Polaris, with a focus on email marketing, organic social, and other content.
Wrote in-store display and activation copy for brands including OFF!, Raid, Baygon, Mr Muscle, and other S. C. Johnson products.
Certificate in copywriting. Trained in campaign development, creative strategy, and branded storytelling.
BA in Film & Media Arts with a minor in Business & Entertainment. Focus in narrative structure, media production, and visual communication.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Final Draft, and Keynote. Skilled in adapting tone and voice across formats.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and InDesign.
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS. Able to collaborate effectively with developers.
Experienced in both digital and film photography. Skilled in image editing and retouching.
Completed hundreds of hours of community service in support of charitable and nonprofit organizations.