Jordan Leschinsky

Resumé

Digital Content, Marketing, and Communications Strategist

Former writer and editor turned digital director, strategist, planner, and creator, with a strong focus on innovative, consumer-first thinking, team leadership, and business growth. A proven track record of leading teams to implement successful digital campaigns that demonstrate how strategic content grows revenue, increases market share, and drives return on investment.

| Experience |

VP, Director of Strategy; Director of Strategy; Senior Strategist, Codeword, New York, NY

FEBRUARY 2023 - PRESENT; SEPTEMBER 2021 - JANUARY 2023; AUGUST 2020 - AUGUST 2021

Lead the Strategy and I&A department at Codeword. Strong focus on growth, collaboration, and instigation in the pursuit of smart work. Oversee the evolution and quality of insightful, strategic deliverables across teams and clients, as well as new business proposals in the ad, tech, and media space.

Manager of Content Strategy, iPullRank New York, NY

FEBRUARY 2020 - AUGUST 2020

Brought on to the iPullRank team to drastically improve the engagement with the company’s largest client. Took on additional roles and responsibilities in order to achieve this within 40 days. The client, one of the Big Four US Banks, is now the agency's biggest advocate.

Developed 360-degree digital content marketing strategies with a strong focus on content and SEO for new business pitches. Actively improved product and service offerings by implementing new processes, models, and standards.

Digital Strategist & Group Digital Editor, John Brown, Toronto, CA & Cape Town, SA

NOVEMBER 2017 - OCTOBER 2019

Headed up the John Brown Digital Editorial team in Toronto and Cape Town, strategizing and signing off on digital content for lead clients such as BMW, MINI, Loblaw Companies Limited, AB InBev, Nestlé, Total, and Old Mutual.

Developed 360-degree digital marketing strategies that resulted in new business for local and international Dentsu Aegis Network agencies, including iProspect, MKTG, Amnet, Vizeum, and McGarryBowen.

Digital Editor & Copywriter, John Brown Media, Cape Town, SA

JANUARY 2015 - OCTOBER 2017

Led the digital content team for the Pick n Pay account, South Africa’s second-largest grocery and retail store. Commissioned and wrote copy for always-on and seasonal digital campaigns, including newsletters, articles, social media, video scripts, display banners, search ads, mobile apps, and web pages.

| Key Skills |

| Clients |

Google, Qualcomm, Shopify, ASUS, JPMorgan Chase, BMW, MINI, AB InBev, LinkedIn, Target, Lendio, Nestlé, Total, SnapChat, Velodyne, Loblaw Companies Limited, FNB, Old Mutual, Capitec Bank, Waze, and Pick n Pay.

| Awards |

CMA Awards, London

SA Publication Awards, Johannesburg

| Education |

Bachelor of Consumer Sciences, University of Pretoria, South Africa

2007 - 2010

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