Reverse Chronology: Work
Havas Chicago
Creative Director; 2015-present
ACD; 2012-2015
Senior Writer; 2010-2012
Sonic, Cracker Barrel, Autolite, Cracker Barrel, Orbitz, Cracker Barrel, Caesars, Cracker Barrel,
Hornitos, Michelob Ultra, Cracker Barrel, Cracker Barrel, Cracker Barrel
Barker DZP
Copywriter; 2007-2010
History, MLS, NBC, Bloomberg, IDB Bank, Crate & Barrel, NYU Stern
Strawberry Frog
Copywriter; 2006-2007
Heineken, Mega Bloks, Microsoft SBA, Bank of Montreal
Reverse Chronology: School
Writing with The Onion Intro-Master Class
2016-2017
I learned how to write headlines and copy in The Onion’s iconic style and was accepted into the master
class to work on some projects with Onion guru Scott Dikkers. I’m currently acting as an editor on a really big
one.
Second City Sketch Writing 1-6
2014
I studied sketch writing under some really amazing teachers (some, like Ashley Black, are even on TV now), met
an amazing group of writers, and wrote, casted, and produced seven shows with them. We’re currently working
on our eighth show.
University of Texas
Master of Arts, Advertising and Communications Theory
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Arts, English Language and Literature
Also known as: dad, ex-line cook, sketch writer and producer, beer nerd, news junkie, bike rider
I’m pretty good at: making ice cream, mixing cocktails, reading stories, soft-boiling eggs, ordering at restaurants, maneuvering through crowds, swaddling babies, peeling oranges, Halloween costumes
Reach me at barber.mg@gmail.com