1. HADJIWRITES, Ink
Freelance Writer & Consultant
• Crafted ad campaigns and communications pieces for a range of brands to a range of audiences
• Pitches concepts and ideas to Clients—CEOs,VPs and other decision-makers.
• Provided high-end service and consultant services to help brands grow.
CLIENTS: Auxilio, Inc. • BLVD Content • Chevrolet • Erie Insurance Group • FundAnything, LLC
• Footsteps Group • Gillette • Logan Advertising Group • PNC Bank
FOOTSTEPS GROUP NYC
Senior Copywriter
Developed campaigns across platforms for African-American and Urban audiences.
Worked with Account Execs to sell work to key decision-makers.
CLIENTS: Diageo • GlaxoSmithKline [Alli] • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
• Mercedes Benz • Nissan Motors • Lowe’s Home Improvement • SmirnoffVodka
• Crown Royal Whiskey • Nationwide Insurance •VISA
BLOGWORLD NMX
Track Developer/Coordinator + Moderator/Host
• Recruited thought leaders from the worlds of business, music and entertainment.
• Developed and moderated over 20 panels.
• Created sales materials to secure sponsors and partnering brands.
• Helped grow Blogworld into widely respected social media/digital conference that grew annually
in both attendance and prestige.
PRODIGALPEN PUBLISHING, INC
Publisher/Founder
Launched digital-based book publisher for under-served urban readers.
• Pitched titles to retailers and distributors
• Became frequent speaker at publishing and marketing conferences
• Titles included the critically-acclaimed,“KNOCK THE HUSTLE”
• Ran HUSTLEKNOCKIN.com—a digital mag with unique spin on marketing,music,politics,and culture.
• At its peak, HustleKnockin reached over fifteen thousand monthly readers.
• HK content was regularly aggregated by leading business and culture sites.
May 2013:April 2015
Jan 2003:Jan 2009
Jan 2007:Jan 2011
Jan 2009: May 2013
MISSION: To use my skills to champion great brands and be of service to customers wherever they are in any way that I can.
SUMMARY: From face-to-face deals, to crafting ad campaigns targeting millions of consumers, I’m a seasoned sales and consumer
relations pro. I have sold numerous Fortune 500 brands including: Aleve, Ford Motors, Gillette, Nissan, Wm. Wrigley, Jr. Co., and VISA. I’ve
made winning business pitches to CEOs, VPs, Brand Managers, Creative Directors, and sales teams. I’ve taught legions of collegiates
the ins and outs of advertising and consumer behavior. I’ve worked tirelessly on behalf of companies to keep consumers informed,
engaged, and loyal to those brands. I want to use my passion and experience to do the same for you.
SKILLS: • Consumer Relations • General Labor • Customer Experience • Sales Presentations • Business Writing • MS Office
• Adobe CS6 Suite • Team Player • Building Loyal Relationships • Problem Solving • Physical Stamina • Warehouse/Fulfillment
EXPERIENCE:
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, General Labor. Support and Sales. Champion of Brands.
April 2015: Current TELEFUND, INC.
Caller/Professional Fundraiser
• Raising funds by phone for progressive causes, charities, and political organizations.
• Meeting preset revenue goals for organizations determined by project
• Presenting a professional and courteous voice for organizations to prospective donors.
CLIENTS: ASPCA • Hilary for America • Democratic National Committee • NARAL
• The Sierra Club • National Organization for Women • Mother Jones Independent Fund

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FOOTSTEPS GROUP NYC
Senior Copywriter
• Created work across media for Urban and Multicultural audiences.
• Managed creative projects, met deadlines, satisfied deliverables.
• Made winning presentations to top decision makers
CLIENTS: Brightside Academy • McDonald’s Corp • Mercedes Benz
• Radio Shack • StarMark •Winn Dixie • TGI Friday’s
UPSHOT MARKETING CHICAGO
Senior Copywriter
• Developed integrated. retail-centric campaigns
• Guided junior, mid- and senior-level creatives along with junior account executives
• Provided customer service to brand managers and client reps
CLIENTS: Absolut • PacBellWireless • CingularWireless • MelloYello • Procter & Gamble
• SBC • Sprite
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
Adjunct Professor & Guest Lecturer
• Taught/lectured over 35 undergrad and grad-level courses on:
Advertising, Copywriting, Marketing, Digital Media, and Branding
• Helped develop progressive curriculum on Consumer Culture and Behavior
and on the burgeoning Urban and Multicultural consumer cultures.
COURSES INCLUDED: Introduction to Advertising • Advertising Practicum + Case Studies
• Ad Copywriting & Popular Culture • Ad Copywriting I • Ad Copy II
• Portfolio Development • Hiphop Culture & Marketing
UNIWORLD NYC
Senior Copywriter
Crafted advertising and communications pieces targeting African-American and Urban consumers.
Presented strategies to key decision-makers client-side
CLIENTS:Acapulco Black Film Festival • AT&T • Bank Of America • Ford Motors
• Kool-Aid • Kraft Foods • Mountain Dew
BBDO CHICAGO
Copywriter
•Wrote and produced +1,300 radio spots, prints ads andTV spots.
• Launched Aleve®
for Bayer AG
• Helped re-launch the Rock+Roll Hall Of Fame and Museum.
CLIENTS: Alberto Culver • Aleve • Allied Domècq • Amurol • Chicago Park District
• The Cleveland Clinic • Dominick’s Finer Foods • Healthwatch • Kahlua
• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame + Museum • John G. Shedd Aquarium • Wm.Wrigley, Jr. Co.
Jan 2000:March 2007
Oct 1998:Dec 1999
Feb 1995:Aug 1998
www.linkedin.com/in/hjonwilliams
COLUMBIA COLLEGE CHICAGO
[B.A., Liberal Arts/Advertising]
Feb 2000:Jun 2001
hadji williams
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, General Labor. Support and Sales. Champion of Brands.
EDUCATION:
BIO & REFERENCES:
“Service is the rich soil that grows Customers, Sales, and Business.”
Aug 2001:Nov 2003