Christopher Tomlin

Cincinnati, OH USA
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Professional Experience

Discovering the secrets of the Tower of London for National Geographic Kids. Spinning extravagant tales for the J. Peterman Catalog. Hustling to meet the deadlines of a harried creative department. As a seasoned writer across a variety of mediums, each new assignment is a new adventure. That's why I pride myself on having been labeled an ad man, a pop culture guru, a humorist, a children's feature writer, a sports radio host, a PR guy, and an essayist. I embrace each label, because each contributes to the massive pool of varied experience I've created over the last ten years. From devising national ad campaigns to deciphering tax laws for the layperson, from penning a sitcom pilot to detailing the most peculiar foods around the world -- each journey brings a new story. The greatest writing comes from the greatest stories. My greatest thrill has always been - and will always remain - that there are still so many stories to tell.

Expertise

Copywriter
9 Years
Editor
6 Years
Writer
13 Years

Specialty

Entertainment
4 Years
Family, Children & Teenagers
2 Years
Humor
7 Years

Industries


Advertising agency
9 Years
Magazine - Large Consumer/National magazines
2 Years
PR (firm) - Fortune 1000 corp. clients
2 Years

Total Media Industry Experience

13 Years

Media Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Coactive Marketing Group (10+), The Powers Agency (10+), Animal Instinct Advertising (10+), ESPN Radio (10+), CityBeat Magazine (6-10), National Geographic Kids Magazine (6-10), The Community Press (3-5)

Corporate Client List (# assignments last 2 yrs)

Drees Homes (10+), Kettering Healthcare (10+), Mercy Healthcare (10+), First Financial Bank (6-10), Clark, Schaefer & Hackett Accounting (6-10), Fas Mart Convenient Stores (6-10), Newport Aquarium (3-5), Chiquita (3-5)

Other Work History

I served as the youngest copywriter at the unique J. Peterman Catalog and worked on national restaurant and healthcare clients as the Senior Writer for Meridian Communications in Lexington, KY. I also have a great deal of experience in writing for the web. More information is available at www.cmtomlin.com

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Mac OSX

Equipment

MacBook laptop, eMac Desktop, digital camera, digital camcorder, audio recorder

References

References available upon request

Awards

ADDY Gold Award National winner ADDY Awards Judge, Deep South Region

Showcase

General

Cincinnati's once thriving club district is now a dilapidated hotspot for street violence. Can it be saved?
A unique NG Kids feature profiling seven of the world's greatest living explorers. And an absolute treat to write.
Commissioned for CityBeat's "Revive" issue, an article concerning the establishment of a baseline of personal health, taking stock in one's own personal bodily portrait from a medical standpoint.
A radio spot heralding the Lexington Herald-Leader Weekender's new video game reviews section.
Peeking behind the curtain to reveal the entertainment beneath Court TV's validity.
Feature on doc-filmmaker Morgan Spurlock's hot-button-centric program "30 Days."
Literary shenanigans and a larger-than-life french robe in the pages of the niche J. Peterman Catalog.
The real facts behind the medieval kingdom of the film, from the truth about dungeons to what went on at actual castle feasts.
The Tower of London isn't just a millenium-old bygone of ages past, it's the home of fantastical tales, daring escapes, and a bear with a hundred-yard leash that drank straight from the Thames.
You thought there were only a couple of cool things about the White House? Shame on you!
Contributing writer for Cincinnati's most fun-loving boozehound guide.
Barhopping (all for the art, I assure you) as a contributing writer to Cincinnati's beloved nightlife primer.
A look into the world of paranormal research -- "ghost hunters," to those of us who aren't paranormal researchers.
Television feature on the post-modern, absurdist tones behind Cartoon Network's "Adult Swim" late-night programming block.
A film-based feature juxtaposing the real science behind the fantastical.
A cheeky radio spot urging in-the-know readers to check out the Lexington Herald-Leader's weekend restaurant reviews.
An ongoing weekly column deriding the absurdities of contemporary sports.