EXPERIENCE

Square | Senior copywriter and editorial lead, Square Banking – 2017 to 2026

• Lead writer for Square credit products: Square Loans, Funding, Credit Card, and Line of Credit

• Editorial lead for the Square financial wellness newsletter

AAA | Copywriter – 2011 to 2017

• Creative lead for social media, retail windows, and videos

• Developed digital and print integrated campaigns from concept to execution

Aquent | Freelance copywriter – 2009 to 2011

Ogilvy | Copywriter – 2007 to 2009

• Clients: Barclays, Cisco, Mattel, San Francisco Public Library, Wells Fargo, and Yahoo!

• Adeptly managed multiple brand voices and copy styles unique to each client

EDUCATION

Academy of Art University 
MFA, Advertising copywriting

Austin College 
BA, Sociology and French

Institut Catholique de Paris 
Sociology and French, all coursework in French

KUDOS

Fast Company Innovation in Design – 2020
Finalist, Best User Experiences category | Square Loans Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application

Branded Insurance Awards – 2015
AAA SF Giants campaign

Academy of Art University School of Advertising Spring Show – 2007
Bronze award, ambient category | Benjamin Moore campaign

for fun

Outside of work, Bek is playing pétanque, practicing the flute, or planning her next trip.