About

I’m a multifaceted thinker, dreamer, and creative.

Throughout my 13 year career, I’ve created advertising, branding, and content for some of the world’s biggest brands. I’ve conceptualized, created, connected, collaborated, coached, championed, and always kept it cool.

Hi, that’s me.

What I do

Strategy

Got a business challenge? Don’t have a proper brief? No problem. Establishing objectives and finding creative solutions is my superpower. Take that, Spider-Man.

Campaigns

Whether above the line or below the line, just shoot me a line and I’ll be your lifeline. Social, Digital, TV, Print, Experiential, OOH—you name it. Let’s solve your business problems in unique and compelling ways that resonate with your target market, and I’ll make sure every touchpoint always aligns back to the brief with a creative rationale.

Write

I’m a storyteller. I use words (yes, all of them) to evoke emotion and connect with an audience. Headlines, taglines, scripts, sketch comedy, captions, manifestos… I’ll help you find the exact words for exactly what you want to say.

Who I’ve partnered with

Where I’ve been

Experience

Freelance ACD | Mutiny | Los Angeles, CA | August 2023 - December 2023

Freelance ACD | Decoded | Los Angeles, CA | December 2022 - July 2023

Senior Copywriter | Instacart | Los Angeles, CA | November 2021 - December 2022

Senior Copywriter | TripAdvisor | New York, NY | July 2020 - November 2021

Senior Copywriter | Pinterest | San Francisco, CA | October 2018 - July 2020

Copywriter | David & Goliath | Los Angeles, CA | April 2017 - October 2018

Education

Miami Ad School | Miami, FL | August 2016

School of Visual Arts | New York, NY | May 2014

Florida State University | Tallahassee, FL | August 2011

Who loves me

  • "I was equally impressed with his writing craft, do-whatever-it-takes attitude and ability to build strong connections with cross-functional partners and clients."

    Andrew Holton - Global Director, Brand Marketing Solutions at Pinterest

  • "Tino is one of the most passionate writers I've come across. He's always excited to think beyond the initial ask and produces work that pushes the boundaries from an initial brief. Tino is one of my favorite people to collaborate with – always bringing in humor and extreme pop culture knowledge to any RFP or ask."

    Aimee Rancer - Senior Creative Strategist at Amazon

  • "I wish I could clone him as an example for future creatives. Tino's a lot of fun, too! Highly recommend him for happy hour ambassador."

    Hillary Lannan - Associate Director of Recruiting at MUH-TAY-ZIK | HOF-FER

  • "Armed with a mighty-fine beard, a love of 'odd-vertising' and an intense passion for becoming the next great copywriter, Tino continues to take his creativity to the next level."

    Matt Tarulli - Group Creative Director at Dentsu Creative

  • "Tino is one of those people who you really want on your team. He's hard working, committed, detail-oriented, and fun. Our team couldn't have achieved all that's been done without him."

    Patrick Armitage - CMO at SmarterX

  • "Tino is the greatest son a mother could ask for. I love him so much."

    Nikki Gonzalez-Kakouris - Loving Mother

“Work, work, work, work, work, work.”

— Rihanna