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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