Marketing Communications Industry Expert Tom Drennen

Posted on: September 5, 2007

Perhaps best described as the Kordell Stewart of marketing magic, Tom “Slash*” Drennen is a Copywriter (sometimes Art Director and every now and then Illustrator) at Upshot, where he develops creative marketing solutions for Miller Brewing Company’s Miller Lite and Pilsner Urquell brands. Tom’s past client experience includes work on Disney Vacation Club, Proctor & Gamble and Kyocera.

Prior to Upshot, Tom was a Graphic Designer for Costello Nardecchia Advertising.

Tom holds a B.F.A. from the Columbus College of Art and Design.

*No one really calls him that. He just likes how it sounds when he poses shirtless in front of his bathroom mirror and says it.

Availability: Weeknights 6:30pm – 8:00pm (Unavailable Thursdays)

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Q: Whoa there. What are Industry Expert sessions again?

A: It's a service provided by the Portfolio Center that pairs students with working professionals in their field. An Industry Expert helps you understand what materials to put in a portfolio (and what to leave out), how to package and present your work, and how you'll know when it's ready for prime time.