Todd Shikora

Current

Freelance Copywriter at AM Resorts
Freelance Copywriter at 101 Worldwide
Freelance Advertising Writer at USA Self Employed

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Past

Freelance Copywriter at Schawk
Freelance Copywriter at Jim Beam Brands
Freelance Copywriter at Vertical Incorporated

Freelance Copywriter at Slack Barshinger
Freelance Copywriter at Jacobs Agency
Freelance Copywriter at Point B Communications
Full-Time Copywriter at Mauge, Inc.
Freelance Copywriter at Draftfcb
Freelance Copywriter at World Travel BTI
Freelance Copywriter at Launch Creative
Full-Time Copywriter at Colman Brohan Davis
Full-Time Copywriter at Elias/Savion Advertising

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Education

Chicago Portfolio School
Kent State University

Recommended

3 people have recommended Todd

Connections

112 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

Todd Shikora’s Summary

Mantra |

Move consumers. And product.

Narrative |

Smart, conceptual writer for what is now, going on seven great years. Chops in B2C and B2B, with a knack for weaving vivid prose, intelligent copy and entertaining content. Skilled across traditional and emerging media, paired with the savvy to switch gears… hammering out a campaign strategy, brainstorming product names, creating a fresh brand voice, tackling long copy… . Experienced in a plethora of verticals, tapping new clients, and collaborating on winning pitches. Semi-avid runner, starred on college bowling team, love Chicago deep-dish pizza and tanked at standup comedy.

Todd Shikora’s Specialties:

Todd Shikora’s Experience

Freelance Copywriter

AM Resorts

(Privately Held; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)

October 2009 — Present (3 months)

Projects including new resort Websites, promotions, newsletters, training materials, press releases...
Freelance Copywriter

101 Worldwide

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

November 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Freelance Advertising Writer

USA Self Employed

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)
Freelance Copywriter

Schawk

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

September 2008 — November 2008 (3 months)

Worked on Sears account
Freelance Copywriter

Jim Beam Brands

(Public Company; FO; Wine and Spirits industry)

August 2008 — August 2008 (1 month)

Worked on a brands promotion for the military
Freelance Copywriter

Vertical Incorporated

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

March 2008 — July 2008 (5 months)

Projects included DM and collateral for RREEF and Siemens, as well as agency branding
Freelance Copywriter

Slack Barshinger

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

January 2008 — February 2008 (2 months)

Did branding, strategy, DM and email blasts for Association of Equipment Manufacturers (CON EXPO 2008)
Freelance Copywriter

Jacobs Agency

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

January 2008 — January 2008 (1 month)

Worked on ads for Otto Engineering and concepts for Easy Forex pitch
Freelance Copywriter

Point B Communications

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 2007 — July 2007 (1 month)

Projects for Dana Hotel & Spa (launch Web site), McCormick Tribune Company and Stoney Creek Inns
Full-Time Copywriter

Mauge, Inc.

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

July 2006 — July 2007 (1 year 1 month)

Clients included: Lakeside Bank • Magellan Development • Shell Vacations Club • Thrush Homes
Freelance Copywriter

Draftfcb

(Public Company; ipg; Marketing and Advertising industry)

June 2006 — July 2006 (2 months)

Projects for: alli (GlaxoSmithKline) • USPS
Freelance Copywriter

World Travel BTI

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

May 2006 — May 2006 (1 month)

Projects for: DuPont • Mandarin Oriental, New York
Freelance Copywriter

Launch Creative

(Privately Held; Design industry)

February 2006 — April 2006 (3 months)

Involved in pitches for: Chamberlain College of Nursing • Innovera Technology Essentials
Full-Time Copywriter

Colman Brohan Davis

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

June 2005 — February 2006 (9 months)

Clients worked on: Becker CPA • Discover Card
Green Bay Packers • Lipid Nutrition • Rewards Network
Sensory Effects • Triad Deli Meats

Involved in pitches for: Beanpod Candles (won) • Constellation New Energy • Walgreens
Full-Time Copywriter

Elias/Savion Advertising

(Privately Held; Marketing and Advertising industry)

December 1998 — January 2001 (2 years 2 months)

Clients worked on: AIRMALL at Pittsburgh International Airport • Columbia Gas • Morton’s of Chicago Steakhouses • Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau • Oxford Athletic Clubs • Oxford Development • The Shops of One Oxford Centre • Ramada Plaza Suites Pittsburgh • S&T Bank • Three Rivers Youth

Todd Shikora’s Education

Chicago Portfolio School

Copywriting & Strategy 2001 — 2002
Kent State University

B.A. , Advertising , 1993

Additional Information

Todd Shikora’s Websites:

Todd Shikora’s Groups:

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Group
Luxury Real Estate Network
Luxury & Lifestyle Professionals
HoteLIers
GHIP- GAMING & HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS GROUP (CASINOS-HOTELS-RESTAURANTS)
Travel 2.0: Interactive Travel Industry Professionals
Advertising Professionals
LeadingLoyalty - Marketing Professionals
Travel & Tourism Industry Professionals Worldwide
Hotel Industry Professionals Worldwide
Luxury Hoteliers
Lodging Hospitality
Restaurant & Hospitality Experts
High Powered Food & Beverage Forum - Foodservice & Retail Executive Networking - Job Opportunities
101 Worldwide
Levy Restaurants - a family of passionate restaurateurs
Chicago Hotel and Restaurant Managers
Chicago Portfolio School
Virtual BABC (British American Business Council)
Creative Freelancers. The Copywriters.
Hotel Marketing Club