Janelle Blasdel

Janelle Blasdel has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Janelle started their career as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Southern Illinois University in 2008. Janelle then worked as an Assistant Editor at Crab Orchard Review from 2009 to 2011. Janelle went on to work as a Freelance writer for John Wiley and Sons, where they wrote CliffsNotes literature analyses for online and audio CliffsNotes. Janelle joined Introworks in 2011 as a Copywriter, specializing in B2B branding and marketing communications. Janelle was then hired by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt as a Freelance Writer, where they wrote CliffsNotes literature analyses for print and audiobooks.

In 2013, Janelle started working at RWR Company, The Frameworks as a Copywriter & Editor, where they developed creative content and branding and marketing strategy for various B2B and B2C clients. Janelle also worked at 50,000feet as a Senior Writer from 2016 to 2019, where they contributed to brand strategy and creative concepting for multiple clients. Janelle’s most recent position was at VSA Partners, where they initially worked as a Senior Writer and later progressed to the role of Associate Creative Director, Writing. Janelle currently holds the position of Creative Director at VSA Partners. Throughout their career, Janelle has worked with numerous high-profile clients, including IBM, Wayfair, Hoover, Marvin, Northern Trust, Mastercard, New York Stock Exchange, Wilson Staff, Irvine Company, Medtronic, Bose, MTS Testing Systems, Toshiba, Dow Water & Process Solutions, American Medical Systems, and PeopleNet.

Janelle Blasdel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Chemistry from DePauw University. Janelle also pursued a Master of Fine Arts degree in English, specializing in Creative Writing, at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. In addition, Janelle has studied English Literature at the University of Oxford.