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Colin Hill
Communications Director | Creative Copywriter
Chicago, IL
Summary
Creative leader shaping culturally fluent, insight-driven work that connects strategy to emotion and brand to audience. Known for turning purpose into presence — bringing clarity, tone, and discipline to the process of making ideas resonate.
Experience
Communications Director — Vera Creative
2021–Present
Leads strategy and communications across brands, campaigns, and digital initiatives for purpose-driven clients. Driving all things marketing and messaging for impact and engagement. Collaborating across departments with design, web, outreach, and contractors in step with project managers.
Directed multi-channel campaigns spanning social, web, video, and out-of-home for education, cultural, and civic brands.
Guided brand identity and narrative development for regional institutions and nonprofits, positioning them for growth and recognition.
Mentored creative teams and consultants, shaping processes that align creative integrity with measurable client results.
Delivered strategic communications for executive audiences, aligning organizational mission with public narrative.
Featured Clients
City of Chicago | Cubs Charities | Chicago Public Schools | Puerto Rican Arts Alliance | Educators 4 Excellence | CHANGE Illinois | Goya Foods | Illinois Department of Human Services | Chicago Early Learning | Julian Grace Foundation | Illinois Housing Development Authority | Chicago’s Department of Family Support Services
More Experience
Copywriter & Strategist — Freelance & Agency Collaborations
2016–PresentCopywriter — PH3 Agency + Brewery
July 2018–December 2019 | Orlando, FLCopywriter & Production Manager
Dicks + Nanton Celebrity Branding Agency
Education
Florida State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Creative Writing
2013 - 2015
Poetry Submission Reader for The Kudzu Undergraduate Literary Magazine
Valencia College
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
2010 - 2013