Mariah Kamei - current VP of Growth at IMM (worked together at IMM, Catalyst, and various freeland
Phil is one of the best writers I know. He's versatile and never phones it in. I especially value his ego-free approach to creativity; he's always open to ideas, and doesn't stop after the first 10 (or 100) headlines. If you're looking for someone who can execute full funnel content and strategy, Phil is your person!
Courtney Whiteside - current Director of Marketing at Trajektory (worked together at The Coda Collection)
Phil was the absolute best to work with. He came every day with new and creative ideas. His music knowledge was so vast that I loved just listening to him talk about each band we were writing about at The Coda Collection. He also had the most positive energy every day. I'd recommend him and his writing any day!
Jackie Mantey - current ACD of Copy at The Toubes Agency (worked together at StudioNorth)
I had the pleasure of managing Phil at StudioNorth, where he consistently impressed me with both his speed and high volume of work. Phil can produce compelling, smart content under real-world agency deadlines. He brings a wide range of writing experience to the table, adapts quickly across projects and requests, and is genuinely fun and easy to work with. He also has great stories about his tattoos and can recommend a playlist or band for every vibe. Any team would be lucky to have his writing skills and reliable work ethic (and musical knowledge) on their team!
Alan Araya - Freelance Motion Designer/Art Director (worked together at OneTen Creative)
Every project I've had with Phil has been quickly and properly executed. I'm very time crunched and when he'd be working on a project with me I never had to worry about when I'd receive what was needed. Phil made work more fun and kept things running smoothly. And empty of typos.
Steve Molnar - Freelance Creative Director (worked together at OneTen Creative)
Phil was a valuable asset to our social team. He is very in tune with current social trends and pop culture, which is must for a brand to be successful in the social space. Phil proved to be a quick study in learning the DISH brand and applying that knowledge to his work. He always gave his best effort on both big and small projects. He is a true creative copywriter, always showed great attention to detail, worked efficiently and quickly, and was a great cultural fit and teammate.
Jimin Shim - current Strategy at Coinbase (worked together at OneTen Creative)
Phil is a fantastic worker and team player. As a Senior Copywriter, he helped mentor me as I first delved into the world of concepting and writing for social media, and was timely, reliable, and constructive in his feedback. He is friendly and professional while also knowing how to fight for what's right, and I highly recommend him as a writer or creative asset to any team.
Sean Baker - current CRO at Directive (worked together at IMM)
You won't find a harder working, more conscientious guy. He is never content to just focus on the copy. He also brings creative ideas that are socially relevant, on brand and attention-getting. If you are looking for a prima donna where the drama outweighs the creative talent, look elsewhere. Phil is NOT your guy. If you want the exact opposite, you won't find a more down-to-earth, talented, focused and disciplined creative talent than Phil Kellum.
Corien De Jong - current President at IMM (worked together at IMM)
No matter the subject, Phil approaches copywriting and storytelling with creativity and humanity. He has a keen eye for results, an amazing work ethic and knows how to hit a deadline every single time. A true team player he is in first and out last, not because he has to, but because he takes care of the people he works with. He never shies away from an assignment which allows him to grow and expand his capabilities with every challenge he takes on. His extensive knowledge of social "everything" makes him the copywriter you need on your team.
Brent McCown - current Global Creative Director, Brand at Prologis (worked together at IMM)
Phil is a savvy digital marketing copywriter with a deep social media acumen which positions him as a high-level contributor to any client or project. He has an all-in attitude and work ethic that inspires his team. He is driven to innovate for all digital platforms and consistently delivers client-ready A-level work. His instincts and techniques for adopting a company's brand voice and language into his deliverables sets him apart.
Phil is friendly, has a calm almost unshakeable positive demeanor, and truly brings a next gen perspective and energy with him.
In short, Phil is an exceptional asset to a creative team wanting to excel in the digital space.