Hi, my name’s Tim. But I also go by Timothy when I’m in trouble. Or by handsome, when my mom’s friends are around.
I’m an ACD/senior copywriter based in California who lives in a cabin in the woods on a mountain. I now worry about soil erosion as much as I do clients eroding the idea from my work.
My work has been included in a textbook. A spot I wrote inspired a political cartoon. Don Draper read and creative directed my words. I’ve been to Cannes as a Young Lion. I’m also surprisingly humble.
If you’d like to put a face to the fluff piece, please direct your eyes to the left, then back to the fluff piece. Should you want to look at that face on Zoom a few times a day, e-mail your boy or text me a .gif.
Reach me here:
t: 909.968.0852
e: teemaur@gmail.com
Creep me here:
Experience
ACD/Senior Writer // RPA, Los Angeles (May 2022 to Now)
La-Z-Boy, apartments.com, Farmers, Cedars-Sinai, ampm.
Freelance Copywriter // My place, Los Angeles (August 2021 - Now)
Freelancing on both sides of the 49th Parallel North. Open to both full-time and freelance gigs. Will work for cash or stale bagels from client meetings.
Copywriter // john st., Toronto (Oct. 2020 to August 2021)
KFC, Bioré, John Frieda, Boston Pizza, Loblaws, Dairy Farmers of Canada, no name®, Home Hardware.
Copywriter // Arrivals+Departure, Toronto (Apr. 2019 to Oct. 2019)
Carl’s Jr., SkipTheDishes, easyfinancial.
Copywriter // DentsuBos, Toronto (Sept. 2016 to Mar. 2019)
Lexus, Fujifilm, Manulife, Arterra Wines (Bodacious, Growers Cider, Sawmill Creek), Plan International.
Junior Copywriter // Grip Limited, Toronto (Nov. 2014 to Aug. 2016)
Honda (Brand, Retail, Parts & Service).
Intern Copywriter // Publicis, Toronto (June 2014 to Oct. 2014)
WestJet, Delissio, LG, The Home Depot, Canada Post.
Education
The University of Guelph
Honors Bachelor of Applied Arts in Communications
Humber College
Specialized Diploma in Public Relations
Press
AdAge Editor’s Pick, BestAdsonTV.com, Design Taxi, Applied Arts, Breakfast Television, Muse by Clio, Adweek, The Drum, Trend Hunter, Shoot Online,
Little Black Book, Ads of the World, Shots, The Stable, Strategy Magazine,
The Message, Portfolio Lovers, AdStashers, Canadian Pizza Magazine, Stimulant Online, Contagious Magazine.
Recognition
Effies 2025 - Home Furnishings & Appliances, Finalist (La-Z-Boy “Long Live the Lazy”)
4As Jay Chiat Awards - National Strategy, Shortlist (La-Z-Boy “Long Live the Lazy”)
Communication Arts - Digital Advertising, Winner (La-Z-Boy “We the Lazy”)
Communication Arts - Digital Advertising, Shortlist (La-Z-Boy “Long Live the Lazy”)
Communication Arts - Television Commercial, Shortlist (La-Z-Boy “Long Live the Lazy”)
Communication Arts - Integrated Campaign, Shortlist (La-Z-Boy “Long Live the Lazy”)
ThinkLA Awards – Best Short Form Video (La-Z-Boy “We the Lazy”)
The Drum Awards – Rebrand or Relaunch, Gold (La-Z-Boy “Long Live the Lazy”)
The Webbys - Advertising, Media & PR - Brand Strategy, Honoree (La-Z-Boy “Long Live the Lazy”)
The Addys - Integrated Consumer Campaign, Silver (La-Z-Boy “Long Live the Lazy”)
The Addys - TV Advertising Campaign, Silver (La-Z-Boy “Long Live the Lazy”)
Effies - Restaurants, Bronze (Boston Pizza “The Patio Re-Training Program”)
Communication Arts - Advertising, Sales Promotion (Boston Pizza “The Patio Re-Training Manual”)
Applied Arts – Social, Series (no name® "Instagram")
Applied Arts - Copywriting, Campaign (Boston Pizza “The Patio Re-Training Program”)
Included in Pearson’s latest edition of the “Consumer Behaviour: Buying, Having and Being” textbook
Marketing Awards - Silver: Television Single, 30-Seconds and Over (SkipTheDishes “Typecast”)
Shopper Marketing Awards 2021 - Bronze: Small Budget, Big Impact (Carls Jr. “Pay What You Think It’s Worth”)
National Advertising Challenge 2019 - Gold (Cashmere “Early Detection Pack”)
Carte Blanche for Creatives 2019 – Finalist (easyfinancial “Leave Debt In The Rearview”)
The Tetova International Film Festival, October 2018 – Official Selection (“Millennials Anonymous”)
The Canberra Short Film Festival, September 2018 – Official Selection (“Millennials Anonymous”)
The Jersey Shore Film Festival, August 2018 – Official Selection (“Millennials Anonymous”)
Atlanta Underground Film Festival, July 2018 – Official Selection (“Millennials Anonymous”)
The Mid Tennessee Film Festival, June 2018 – Official Selection (“Millennials Anonymous”)
The North Hollywood Film Awards, May 2018 – Winner: Best Sound Design (“Millennials Anonymous”)
The North Hollywood Film Awards, May 2018 – Winner: Best Edit (“Millennials Anonymous”)
The North Hollywood Film Awards, May 2018 – Nominated: Best Production Design (“Millennials Anonymous”)
The North Hollywood Film Awards, May 2018 – Nominated: Best Picture (“Millennials Anonymous”)
Carte Blanche for Creatives 2018 – Finalist (Fred Victor Mission “Give Shelter”)
The Austin Spotlight Film Festival, April 2018 – Official Selection (“Millennials Anonymous”)
Miami Independent Film Festival, March 2018 – Official Selection (“Millennials Anonymous”)
The Crystals Awards 2018 – Shortlist: Nonprofit (Fred Victor Mission “Every Time”)
Carte Blanche for Creatives 2017 – Silver (Fujifilm “Traffic Cam”)
Carte Blanche for Creatives 2017 – Finalist (Toys”R”Us “Cloud Board”)
Open3 – Archived in-book (Honda “Hill Start Assist”)
Marketing Awards 2016 – Shortlist: Online Single (Honda “Audio Pulse”)
Marketing Awards 2016 – Shortlist: Online Single (Honda “Race Car Pullback”)
Evan Kelly Comment Awards 2014 – Best in Pizza Puns (Delissio “FB Posts”)
