"A cut above the rest"

• "No Back Row" Award winner (2U/edX)
• Employee of the Quarter (Kennedy Center)
• New Marketing Employee of the Year (K12)
• Invitation to Qatar Campus (Northwestern)
• Avion Award In-Flight Nominee (Delta)
• Cast in Special Role (Suzanne Farrell Ballet)
• Employee of the Month (Chadwyck-Healey)
• Ph.D-Level Assistantship & Scholarship (UGA)

I've worked closely with all kinds of cross-functional teams and personalities: creative directors, marketing managers, senior VPs, program/product directors, designers, other writers, university professors, fundraising experts, social media managers, network administrators, code wranglers, interns, c-suite executives, clients, customers, contractors, and everyone in between. Here's what some of those folks have to say about my work:

 

a CEO

 

“One of the most interesting people at the company... he rocks."

 

- Chip P.

 

a creative director and brand manager

 

“Bannon is a creative copywriter whose skills as a project manager make him a cut above the rest. From strategy to implementation, he's organized, thoughtful, original, and thorough. Bannon is a motivated leader who is constantly striving to improve himself and surpass the goals set for him."

 

- Scott B.

 

a senior director of marketing communications

 

"He consistently exceeded expectations, and in ways that went well beyond his job responsibilities. Not only a superior writer and marketing thinker in every medium (print, web, video, etc.), Bannon provided a high level of project leadership. His contributions were nothing short of prodigious and he has my highest recommendation."

 

- Michael S.

 

a director of communications

 

"Bannon gives a damn about every ounce of creativity he dreams up to produce the stories he tells about the business. No matter the topic, he treats each blog, op-ed, LinkedIn article, etc. like works of art. Every word matters to him, and it shows in his craft. Without his passion for storytelling, the company would not have the incredible portfolio of outcomes to share from learners and partners alike that it has today."

 

- Molly F.

 

a vice president of communications

 

“You can often find Bannon burning the midnight oil to find the perfect words to bring the company's stories to life. He cares deeply about using his storytelling powers to elevate diverse voices, shine a light on everyday heroes, and tell important stories about the business and its impact through the lens of our shared humanity. His thoughtfulness, creativity, and care show up in countless ways, big and small."

 

- Glenda F.

 

an assistant communications manager

 

“Bannon is the most talented writer I have ever met. He’s very adept at writing to different audiences in an authentic way. I would never be the writer I am today without his training and leadership. He has an ability to see solutions that others may not. He sparks innovation and brings energy, organization, and excellence to any project. He’s a master at creating effective SOPs and templates. If you need someone to find order in chaos, Bannon has you covered.”

 

- Olivia H.

 

a former intern

 

"Bannon works incredibly well under extreme pressure and knows how to balance multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. He has incredible patience as he mentored and taught the aspiring communicators he supervised, including myself and other interns. Bannon is a pleasure to work with as he is both professional and personable, adding appropriate lighthearted humor in a sometimes chaotic workplace. My communication skills drastically improved as he helped me refine my work. It was an absolute pleasure working with him. In fact, I am envious of those who get the joy of working with him in the future. Moral of the story – you want Bannon on your team."

 

- Lacey G.

 

a proofreader and copy editor

 

“What I like about working with Bannon is that he will own what you give him, and he's one of the most talented copywriters I know. Perhaps the best part of working with Bannon is how he interacts with the other creatives. He's an excellent moderator in brainstorming sessions and incredibly engaged in the process. He combines his natural curiosity about a business with his ability to ask the right questions, and then applies this knowledge to create tight and right messages. He’s also a respectful colleague, generously sharing his writing and editing knowledge without condescension.”

 

- Tina K. 

 

a graphic designer

 

"I found Bannon to be a copywriter and editor with extraordinary organizational, analytical, and creative drive. His concepts for our more robust and ambitious projects often drove the visual look and emotional feel of these pieces, and his eye for detail was always an asset across our range of day-to-day projects. Having Bannon at the helm on a piece was always a reassuring part of the process, from start to finish."

 

- Bryan K.

 

a board member of an employee resource group

 

"Bannon is by far the most passionate, effective, and joyous mentor I've ever had the privilege of working with. He has taught me so much through his effortless leadership style of asking the right questions at the right times. His expertise in communications has been indispensable on our board as our communications chair, working on nearly every event as well as going above and beyond to keep our members engaged and informed. Bannon also has been a support for me both personally and professionally. He helped me develop a portfolio of my work, included me in networking opportunities within the company, and generally has brought a lot of joy to my work life. I do not think I would be the leader I am today without his kindness, guidance, and passion."

 

- Ren D.

 

a marketing manager

 

"Bannon is a highly reliable and dedicated team player with a tireless work ethic. With his exceptional attention to detail, he never let anything fall through the cracks and always got the job done right the first time. Not only is he creative and self-motivated, but he also has a special knack for bringing people together and making things work."

 

- Natali F.

 

a director of communications

 

"I recently worked with Bannon on a tricky ask - writing a blog post that had to address some really important company news but also strike a very human and visionary tone. Not only did he jump into the project with enthusiasm, he also showed a dogged determination to truly ‘nail’ the outcome. Asking thoughtful questions, pushing back to gently but super-importantly challenge the team to understand the purpose and goal of the piece, and - what was truly lovely to see - bringing in our learners and leveraging his incredible relationships with them to create a really beautiful piece of work. He is one of those rare teammates - the best kind! - who creates a space for collaboration and pushes us to always give a damn!"

 

- Alice R.

 

a development and fundraising director

 

"Bannon led the group through the most organized, informative, and helpful training session I think I have ever experienced here. He moved through our time swiftly and efficiently, and comprehensively answered everyone's questions."

 

- Rebecca K.

 

an IT / web content manager

 

"My experience working with Bannon is that he's the consummate professional. It has always impressed me with how well prepared he is for every occasion. Both creative and analytical, Bannon masterfully coordinates complex, multi-tiered marketing projects with impressive outcomes. He's flexible and agile and works well with developers and other tech professionals. I recommend Bannon unreservedly."

 

- Ethan H.

 

a professor / faculty member

 

"Bannon was excellent at getting people on the same page and making things happen. He has a great sense of humor about all things, and was a pleasure to work with."

 

- Cindy G.

 

a programming director

 

"It was a pleasure to work with Bannon. He displayed acute attention to detail and was committed to getting the job done - correctly. Great team player, mentor to interns/young staff, and tremendous at creating process to improve efficiency."

 

- Meg B.

 

a vice president of emerging product operations

 

"Even though I only met Bannon for the first time in person last week, his work and impact preceded him. He immediately disarms you in a way that allows you to open up and talk about who you are in relation to and outside of the work we do everyday. He has written amazing articles about the people I work with and the students' lives we impact with such richness that they come alive from the page. Their stories are told with such care that you are more than willing to have him pen your own story when you get the chance."

 

- Juanita S.

 

a social media manager

 

“Bannon helped shape me into the writer and arts administrator that I am. I've benefited firsthand from his creative copywriting advice and eagle-eyed editing. I've watched him manage a high volume of projects and shifting deadlines—plus a healthy share of dizzying, late-breaking changes—with care and efficiency. Most importantly, I've seen how he truly cares about his colleagues and ensures that their work is the best it can be, but also that their humanity is protected and valued in the workplace. I recommend him wholeheartedly as one of the hardest workers and most detail-oriented individuals I've ever known.”

 

- Chris G.

 

a faculty relationship manager

 

"Bannon goes above and beyond every chance he gets, whether that's in his regular job, in his DEI volunteer work, or in supporting his colleagues. He makes sure that anything he puts out into the world is something that he is proud of and can stand next to confidently."

 

- Lauren M.