Paul Tedeschi
357 South Windham Road
Willimantic, CT 06226
paul@paultedeschi.com

Objective:
To offer my skills as an advertising writer, creative director and video content creator.

Skills:
Marketing strategy, content creation, video and motion graphics, writing, editing.
Tools include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, mO2, Logic and WordPress. Own and operate professional 4K video camera and equipment.

Experience

2022-Present
Partner, Thread Communications, Willimantic CT
Provide concept, copy, videography, motion graphics and editing services for clients such as Connecticut Audubon and Carolina Wildlands Foundation, specializing in digital communications and live presentations. Assist clients with technology needs. Thread client assets into cohesive and memorable brand stories.

2019-2022
Vice President of Content at Decker Advertising, Glastonbury CT
Create social and legacy marketing content, edit video, design motion graphics,, encode for distribution. Experience includes Connecticut Lottery, ConnectiCare, RecycleCT and the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association.

1998-2019
Vice President and Creative Director at Decker Advertising, Glastonbury CT
Provide campaign development, copy, video production and supervision, primarily in broadcast and streaming channels. Lead the creative team for national clients such as Days Inn and Howard Johnson as well as local advertisers such as ConnectiCare and the University of Connecticut.

1995-1998
Senior Copywriter  at Decker Advertising, Glastonbury CT
Provide campaign development and copy for clients such as Days Inn, ConnectiCare, The Famous Grouse scotch whisky and Snapple Beverage group.

1992-1996
Freelance Advertising Writer
Provide concepts and copy for a variety of New England ad agencies, including Decker. 

1986-1991
Copywriter at Decker Advertising, Glastonbury CT
Provide concepts and copy for print, radio and television. Experience includes SNET, Liberty Bank, The Savings Bank of Manchester, and The Connecticut Lottery. 

Education:
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, MA
Graduated 1983 with honors with a BFA in Graphic Design and Illustration 

Randolph High School, Randolph MA