DAN HAWES
Senior Copywriter
(the one on the left)
About
Likes
Smart absurdist humor.
Anything Tim Robinson produces.
My giant dog and my sassy wife.
Traveling. How original.
Pretending I'm more outdoorsy than I am.
Scoring free food.
Dislikes
Disney live-action remakes.
Drivers who are slow to turn at green arrows.
How scary the ocean is.
Hypocrites, even though I am one.
Beliefs
Every problem has a solution if you stick with it long enough.
Original, human work beats data-driven, safe work any day of the week.
Good is the enemy of great.
Exercise feeds the brain.
Write like a human.
Paying for a campsite is for chumps.
Marvel Studios needs to calm the fuck down.
Relevant Skills
Develop comprehensive 360-degree campaigns.
Craft smart, memorable taglines.
Develop distinct a distinct brand tone and voice.
Ability to emulate pre-established brand tones.
Create original, unique video script brief solutions.
Write engaging radio that compels listeners to turn the volume up, not down.
Conceptualize action-oriented campaigns and content.
Exceptional grammar and spelling skills; I even know when to use a semi-colon.
Write headlines, duh.
Write fun and engaging packaging copy.
Experienced in delivering clear and effective presentations.
Leverage social media platforms.
Exceptional time management skills.
Ability to meet deadlines and deliver under pressure.
Conceive and develop bold ideas that win new clients (3 wins to date).
Less Relevant Skills and Facts
Trained plumber, seriously.
Read 100+ big fat books on Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology/Neuroscience.
Will beat you in any board game or video game you choose.
Can quote comedy TV or movies after a single viewing.
Well-traveled (27 countries).
OTHER STUFF YOU MIGHT CARE ABOUT
EDUCATION
University of Colorado
Bachelors in Advertising w/ Social Psychology Emphasis
San Diego
Portfolio Master Class
The Streets
EXPERIENCE
Cactus
Senior Copywriter
CU Boulder
Advertising Instructor
TDA_Boulder
Senior Copywriter
Copywriter
Copywriter Intern
Plumber
Seriously
Clients
FirstBank
Justin’s Nut Butters
McCain French Fries
Westerra Credit Union
WOW! Cable Internet
Lucky's Market
Perdue Farms
Rootstock
Camelbak
Coral Mountain
Ascent Protein
Colorado Lottery
North Carolina Education Lottery
Keepers Heart Irish American Whiskey
Desert Door Sotol
Miami Herbert Business School
YellowFin Security
Acana Pet Foods
Orijen Pet Foods
Merrick Pet Foods
Christy Sports
Copper Mountain
Arapahoe Mountain
Daiya Diary Free
Hapa Sushi
Motomaki
Revive Kombucha
Bobos Bars
Village Inn
AliveCor
Ripple Dairy-Free
Proud Source Spring Water
CamelBak
ibotta
Blue Canyon Satellites
Man Therapy
AWARDS
(IF YOU'RE INTO THAT)
The One Club 2024
Colorado Lottery - Silver - Craft/Direction
Colorado Lottery - Bronze - Craft/Editing
North Carolina Education Lottery - Silver - Television/VOD
North Carolina Education Lottery - Bronze - Craft/Direction
Miami Herbert Business School - Silver - Craft/Illustration
Miami Herbert Business School - Silver - Craft/Illustration
Miami Herbert Business School - Bronze - Craft/Illustration
Miami Herbert Business School - Bronze - Craft/Illustration
Miami Herbert Business School - Bronze - Craft/Writing
Miami Herbert Business School - Bronze - Integrated Brand Campaign
11 - Merits
Graphis Advertising Awards 2025
Miami Herbert Business School - Silver
Cannes Lions 2023
Shortlist (so close) -
Keepers Heart Irish American Whiskey
American Advertising Awards 2023
Man Therapy - gold - OOH Posters
Man Therapy - silver - OOH Posters
Man Therapy - silver - OOH Posters
Man Therapy - silver - OOH Posters
The Denver Fifty 2023
Miami Herbert Business School - Digital
Colorado Lottery - Video
The One Club 2023
Desert Door Sotol - Silver - Radio
Desert Door Sotol - Silver - Websites
Man Therapy - Silver - Video
Man Therapy - Silver - Video
Man Therapy - Silver - Video
Man Therapy - Bronze - OOH
Keepers Heart - Bronze - Integrated Brand Campaign
6 - Merits
Ad Age Small Agency Awards 2022
Campaign of the Year, B2B
Keepers Heart Irish American Whiskey
Comms Arts 2021
Single Consumer Print Winner
Desert Door Sotol
The One Club 2019
FirstBank - Bronze - Video
FirstBank - Bronze - Video
2 Merits
The One Club 2017
Justin's - Silver - Print
Justin's - Silver - OOH
Ascent - Silver - Sound Design
FirstBank - Bronze - VideoCampaign
American Advertising Awards 2017 Student
Sea to Summit - National Gold