I’m Patrick.
I am a creative lead and copywriter based in Washington DC.
For over 11 years, I’ve told stories for national brands, with a special focus on complex stories and regulated spaces. (I like a challenge.)
A former journalist, it still informs everything I do. I observe and listen, build a background, and synthesize it all into effective, human-centric stories that find their people and perform. I still think this stuff is so much fun — whether it’s in print, on video, or in your phone somewhere.
Outside marketing, I am a working fine artist (Instagram), cyclist (a second Instagram), and decent baker.
At least one of these will come up during onboarding. Please do not spoil the surprise.
The only celebrity I’ve ever met is Biz Markie
The summer I rode my bicycle across the United States
There are only two Chinese lacquer sculptures of Buddha known to exist and I have (professionally) moved both of them
I have had the pleasure of turning down FuckJerry and $50 for a viral tweet
Staying in the most haunted hotel in Ohio by accident
Real comments about working with me except they get progressively less serious as you scroll
“[Patrick] brings such insight to the work. We love that he finds the right balance between challenging when we need to be challenged, and being understanding when we can’t change an outcome or decision.”
“It feels rare these days to find writers like Patrick who are the complete package: strategic in their approach, crafted in their delivery, and prolific in their ability to consistently hit the mark.”
“You’ve always done high qualify writing with a style that would often make me smile at the wit involved. It’s not an easy job, but you excelled.”
“I’m so impressed with how much you know about excavators and dirt.”
“Chillest Pisces I’ve ever worked with.”