Emily Capps / writer

Mom says no to a photography major. Get a useful degree, are her exact words.

WINTHROP UNIVERSITY, Rock Hill, SC
Bachelor of Science in Sociology, 1995
Minor: Political Science
President of the Sociology Honor Society

Can't find job as a Sociologist. Needing work, I get an unpaid job.

ELBERSON SENGER SHULER
(Aug. 1996 - Feb. 1997)
Copywriter Intern
Charlotte, NC

$20 plastic portfolio & I pass GO.

CALZONE & ASSOCIATES
(Feb. 1997 - Sept. 1997)
Copywriter/Producer
Lafayette, LA

I find out that reading David Ogilvy's books isn't a pre-requisite to play in the game.

OGILVY & MATHER
(May 1998 - Jan. 2000)
Copywriter
Atlanta, GA

Discover that there are many areas of the ad world to explore, I am intrigued.

WESTWAYNE
(Jan. - July 2000)
Copywriter/Content Developer
Atlanta GA

Realize that losing one client means staff cuts.

Freelance
(July 2000 - until)