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Crystal Dunn
Creative Strategist & Copywriter
contactcrystald@gmail.com · Chicago, IL · crystaldunn.com
Work History
Freelance — Content Creator & Copywriter
Chicago, IL · 01/2024 – Current
- Lifestyle and beauty content for brands like Camille Rose, YSL Beauty, and Mielle
- Concept, script, and edit every piece myself using Canva and CapCut
- Landing pages for A/B testing and email flows for Black Girl Vitamins
Brunner — Associate Creative Director
Remote · 12/2025 – 06/2026
- Mentored junior creatives and led brainstorming sessions
- Presented creative concepts directly to clients
- Streamlined workflows, cutting project turnaround time
Cashmere Agency (now Media.Monks) — Senior Copywriter
Remote · 04/2022 – 09/2025
- Led copy for entertainment and lifestyle brands
- Partnered with strategists on cross-platform campaigns, boosting engagement up to 30%
- Used AI-assisted tools to speed up concepting and asset development
- Led brainstorms that produced award-winning work
The Marketing Arm — Copywriter
Chicago, IL · 07/2020 – 07/2022
- Mentored junior copywriters
- Wrote branded social and experiential campaigns, including short-form video
- Scripted digital content aligned with brand voice
Burrell Communications — Copywriter
Chicago, IL · 06/2015 – 07/2020
- Wrote integrated campaigns for national clients across digital, social, and broadcast
- Conducted market research to sharpen messaging
- Launched inclusive storytelling initiatives that strengthened cultural relevance
Skills
- Content strategy
- Brand storytelling
- Cross-platform campaigns
- SEO optimization
- Social media content campaigns
- Copywriting
- Email campaigns
- User generated content
Education
Chicago Portfolio School
Copywriting Program · 07/2018
The Illinois Institute of Art
Chicago · 04/2016
B.A., Advertising