Brett Wilkes

Brett Wilkes has extensive experience in the advertising and creative industry. Brett started their career as a Copywriter at 360 Communications in 2003 and later worked at Cummings Advertising as a Copywriter in 2004. In 2005, they joined Noble as a Copywriter and then moved to The Food Group, where they served as a Senior Copywriter from 2007 to 2012. Brett then joined Upshot, where they held various positions including Senior Copywriter, Associate Creative Director, and eventually Creative Director from 2012 to 2019. In 2019, they became the Creative Director, Writing at VSA Partners, Inc. Additionally, Brett has been a Certified Beer Judge with the Beer Judge Certification Program since 2009. Throughout their career, they have also worked as a Freelance Writer under their own company, Brett Wilkes: Copywriter.

Brett Wilkes attended DePaul University from 1999 to 2003, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Commerce. Brett focused on Integrated Marketing (Honors) and International Business during their time at DePaul. In 2003, Brett briefly attended Columbia College Chicago, where they studied Copywriting. Additionally, Brett also attended Monte Vista, although the specific dates and degree obtained from this institution are not provided.