about

Howdy. I’m Dallas.

I’m a Creative / Copywriter currently based in Adelaide with a passion for emotive storytelling and impactful work.

Before I stumbled into advertising, I worked a handful of jobs ranging from filming local footy games to serving up slow-cooked brisket at an American BBQ restaurant. In both cases, exhuberant amounts of hot chips were consumed.

Outside of adland I love spending my time watching movies, reading manga and wiggling my toes at local gigs. I’ve won AWARD School, volunteered at AvCon (translation: nerd convention), and filmed an official Guinness World Record involving a Rickshaw.

I love creating work that inspires people, that changes the way they think about themselves and the world around them. And I do have a soft spot for anything completely irreverent.

If you’d like to chat, hit me up. Let’s make something cool.

experience

2023 - Present \\ Creative at The Rowdy Group

2022 - 2023 \\ Junior Creative at The Rowdy Group

2021 \\ Creative Internship at TBWA\Adelaide

2020 \\ Creative Internship at Showpony Advertising

2018-2022 \\ Various Roles at Filming Footy (Camera Operator / Producer / Content Creator)

2016-2017 \\ Kitchenhand at The Sneaky Pickle

education

2023 \\ AdSchool Copywriting (Online)

2022 \\ AWARD School (1st place South Australia)

2018 - 2021 \\ Bachelor of Media (Social Media and Digital Promotions), University of Adelaide

awards

AADC Awards 2023 \\ 3 x Finalist for ‘Love Riding?’ (‘Integrated Campaign’, ‘Film & Video - Television Commerical’ and ‘For Good’ categories')

Young Shark 2023 \\ Global Runner-Up for ‘Death Tourism’

AWARD School 2022 \\ State Winner (South Australia)

AdMental 2021 \\ Geoff Robertson Memorial Award for ‘Out of Mind’ (Judge’s Choice)

AADC Awards 2020 \\ 2 x Finalist for ‘Out of Mind’ (‘Student - Idea’ and ‘Student - Craft’ categories)