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Created on a foundation of community and inclusivity, our goal is to uplift and support members of our communities with the power of words. We believe that a person who doesn’t get you, has no business writing for you, which is why we focus on emboldening queer folks, BIPOC, and women entrepreneurs–people who look like us, move like us, and have similar experiences and values as us–to step into their all their dope, innovative, unlike-anything-you’ve-ever-seen power, in order to create brand messaging and brand copy that is authentic and true to who they are. Simply put: we get you, so we gotchu.
YOUR FAVORITE COPYWRITER'S FAVORITE COPYWRITER
YOUR FAVORITE COPYWRITER'S FAVORITE COPYWRITER
Yessy Downs (she/her) is a Miami-raised, San Francisco-based Creative Director, and the mastermind behind the Oxford Comma Collective. She is a bilingual, first-generation Nicaraguan-American with degrees in English, Communications and Advertising from the University of Florida and Miami Ad School.
Yessy’s love for writing and her relentless ambition have helped her break barriers in her personal and professional life. After trading law school for portfolio school, Yessy began racking up an impressive client roster that includes Dunkin’, Burger King, MichelobULTRA, Samsung and Heinz. She has been awarded for her work in the advertising industry and was named one of ADCOLOR’s 2020 Futures.
A master communicator, Yessy has a diverse writing skillset, including copywriting, scriptwriting and speechwriting, and uses her talents to uplift marginalized voices through Oxford Comma Co. and other initiatives. When she is not writing, Yessy is petting dogs, dancing to Bad Bunny, rapping to Hamilton, jamming to the Beatles, watering her plants or re-watching The Office.
FAQs
Do you work with people who are not BIPOC, Queer, women or disabled?
Absolutely! While we prioritize marginalized communities, the name of our game is inclusivity.
What is your experience?
Yessy has degrees in English, Communications and Advertising, and has built brand voices and written copy for reputable brands like Uber, Clorox, Boeing, Dunkin’, Samsung, Firestone, Burger King and Budweiser, to name a few.
What is the timeline for a done-for-you project?
We work on four-week timelines for every service. Each additional service will extend the timeline by four weeks.
Ex.:
Brand Voice = Four weeks
Brand Voice + Web Copy = Eight weeks
Naming + Brand Voice + Web Copy = 12 weeks
What’s it gonna cost me to work with Occ?
Because we offer an array of services, our pricing has a wide range. For pricing, sign up to receive our Services + Pricing Guide.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes! We offer payment plans for all projects over $1000. You’ll pay a 25% retainer, then the remaining balance will be split into three equal monthly payments.
Do you offer design services?
We do not have any designers on staff, however, we have a list of incredibly talented design partners, who are ready to collaborate with us on branding projects.