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THEY CALL ME JOHN "ANYTHING BUT" BACIC

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Yes. My last name really is pronounced [bāsik]. And a mentor of mine really gave me that nickname. So I put it into my e-mail signature.

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As a writer, my dream is always to create work that gives people a break from their daily grind and they can just enjoy. Not just ads. But cool stuff.

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Now let's pretend this our first day of camp, and here are some fun facts about me (for obvious reasons, I'll stick with the rule of 3):

  1. My bowling high score is 269. I'm very good. 

  2. I play pool left-handed. I don't know why. 

  3. Growing up, I didn't care for milk in my cereal. Still don't.

Brands I've Worked On:

Experience

Associate / Creative Director @ The Marketing Arm (Jan 2023-Present)

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Senior Copywriter @ The Marketing Arm (Sep 2021-Jan 2023)

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Senior Copywriter @ space150 (Jan 2021-Sep 2021)

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Copywriter @ space150 (June 2019-Dec 2020)

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Freelance Copywriter @ Sunday Goods (Mar 2019)

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Freelance Copywriter @ David&Goliath (Oct 2018-Dec 2018)

  • Clients: California Lottery, KIA, Jack in the Box

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Freelance Copywriter @ Activision (Sep 2018-Oct 2018)

  • Helped launch Call of Duty's new companion app

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Jr. Copywriter @ TBWA\Chiat\Day LA (Jul 2015-Sep 2018)

  • Clients: Buffalo Wild Wings, Gatorade, Nissan, IMAX​

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Creative Intern @ TracyLocke Dallas in (May 2014-Aug 2014)

  • Clients: Pizza Hut, T-Mobile, 7-Eleven ​​​​

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Education

University of San Diego

  • Cum Laude, BBA in Marketing, 

  • I also rowed boats: USD Men's Rowing 

    • Fun fact: Ranked #22 nationally ​

Press:

BUFFALO WILD WINGS

CALL OF DUTY

MORGAN STANLEY

NFL

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Awards

  • 🏆 Cannes World Film Festival Best Commercial Winner: "IT'S JUST A CAR" for Karma Automotive

  • 🏆 2024 Telly Awards: GOLD in Writing – Online Commercials, "IT'S JUST A CAR" for Karma Automotive

  • 🥈2024 Telly Awards:  SILVER in Branding – Online Commercials, "IT'S JUST A CAR" for Karma Automotive

  • 🥈2024 Telly Awards:  SILVER in Automotive – Online Commercials, "IT'S JUST A CAR" for Karma Automotive.

  • 🏆 Grand Motoring Film Festival 2023 Official Winner – "IT'S JUST A CAR" for Karma Automotive

  • 🏆 AutoMoto Film Festival 2023 Official Winner – "IT'S JUST A CAR" for Karma Automotive

  • 🥉 International Motor Film Awards Official Nomination Best Promotional Film – – "IT'S JUST A CAR" for Karma Automotive​

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