ALEX TOSKAS
SKILLS + TECH
I’m highly technically literate, so don’t sweat Microsoft office, Google apps, Zoom, Slack, Trello, server usage, or any other day-to-day stuff.
I also come preinstalled with these handy skills:
● Adobe Photoshop
● Adobe Illustrator
● Adobe InDesign
● Final Cut Pro
● Chicago + AP style
● Workfront
● Proof HQ
● Kodak InSite
EXPERIENCE
Freelance | Creative
JANUARY 2005 – NOW, EVERYWHERE
Design, copywriting, video editing, social media strategy, proofreading.
Clients: The Red Flags Podcast, Valentine Creative Group, entertainers, self publishers, academics, indie brands, local shops.
Dentsu | Copywriter
JANUARY 2022 – OCTOBER 2022, NEW YORK (REMOTE)
Wrote short and long-form SEO copy, optimized SEO content, edited and provided feedback for
other writers on the performance creative team.
Clients: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, LinkedIn, Atkins, Cox.
Periscope | Content Writer
MARCH 2021 – DECEMBER 2021, MINNEAPOLIS
Translated technical information into snappy, consumer-friendly writing. Collaborated with cross-functional teams on digital ads, in-store fixtures, and other assets.
Clients: Google Home, Google Nest, Google Chrome, Google Pixel.
Periscope | Content Editor
AUGUST 2018 – MARCH 2021, MINNEAPOLIS
Proofread and edited for healthcare, pharmaceutical, and CPG clients. Wrote SEO product copy
for consumer goods and lifestyle clients. Adhered to AP style, brand voice, and created/maintained style guides.
Clients: Walgreens, Target, UnitedHealth Group, BASF, Publix, Google.
Otabo | Account Coordinator
AUGUST 2015 – AUGUST 2018, MINNEAPOLIS
Owned account and project management duties while overhauling B2B content strategy.
Established and maintained SOPs and tracking docs, assisted with scaling up operations in a
busy startup environment.
Clients: NOBULL, Antonia Saint NY, STRIKE MVMNT, Velaasa, UNIF.