Contact
linda.birk@gmail.com
Experience
OPENHEADED
Freelance Creative
2008-Present
CARMICHAEL LYNCH
Sr. writer on Harley-Davidson and Subaru. 2006-2008
MARTIN WILLIAMS
Sr. writer on E*trade Financial, Donatos Pizza, Boy Scouts of America, Mediawise and The Lincoln Museum. 2000-2006
FALLON
Copywriter on Qualcomm cellphones, Cool from Nestea, Lee Khakis, USA Network, The Star Tribune and United Airlines. 1997-2000
FLETCHER SPAGHT CONSULTING
Performed market and competitor research for venture capital consulting firm through extensive phone weaseling and industry studies. 1993-1995
COMPOSITE ENGINEERING
Built racing sculls and kayaks for the U.S. Olympic team using stunningly toxic space-age materials that ate the warning labels right off the cans. Trained in every stage of production. Required medical attention only once. Custom built paddle used by Greg Barton who won two gold medals and a silver at the '92 Olympics. Summer 1992
Awards include Cannes, One Show Interactive, The One Show, Communication Arts Interactive Annual, Communication Arts Annual, Archive, Print, Effies and Minneapolis Show.
Education
PORTFOLIO CENTER
Degree in Copywriting.
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
B.S. Degree in Mechanical and Materials Science Engineering*.
*Wanted to know how everything works, not become an engineer.
Turns out you just flip the on/off switch.