Brooke Hardington

Director, Copy

United States

Hi there! I'm Brooke, a strategic storyteller and creative lead specializing in executive thought leadership, integrated brand campaigns, and multi‑channel narrative strategy for global brands including PepsiCo, L’Oréal Paris, Ferrero, and Kenvue.

Please get in touch if you'd like to connect: [email protected].

Portfolio

Thought Leadership & Executive Communications

Kenvue
2023
Kenvue C-Suite LinkedIn: IPO Milestone

Wrote coordinated LinkedIn copy for Kenvue C-Suite leaders following the company’s IPO, translating milestone achievements into authentic executive narratives. The program reinforced leadership voice, strengthened corporate reputation, and drove measurable audience engagement, generating 2,713 new followers (+4.2%) and 25,890 total interactions.

L'Oréal Paris
2024
L’Oréal Paris Podcast — “The Bright Side” with Reese Witherspoon

Authored talk track for L’Oréal Paris President Ali Goldstein for a national podcast, translating brand vision and corporate messaging into authentic, engaging storytelling for a broad consumer and industry audience. Delivered high-impact narrative within a 24-hour turnaround.

Verizon Media Group
2020
Guru Gowrappan Sample Social Posts

Created multi-platform executive social strategy for Guru Gowrappan, translating corporate priorities and industry perspective into thoughtful, platform-native content.

Brand Platform & Positioning

Lavazza
2025
Lavazza (New Business)

Played a pivotal role in new business development by shaping how we would bring Lavazza’s brand story to life across channels. Developed two press releases (including one optimized for AI search visibility), crafted LinkedIn content, and wrote a keynote speech for the VP of Marketing—demonstrating a cohesive, multi-platform narrative strategy that positioned the brand for modern audiences and earned attention.

Candela
2025
Candela Matrix Brochure — HCP-Focused Narrative

Developed and wrote the full brochure for healthcare providers, translating technical product features into clear, persuasive messaging while reinforcing Candela’s brand positioning and patient-centric value proposition.

Award Submissions & Branded Content Storytelling

PepsiCo
2021
2021 Working Mothers of The Year

Interviewed and developed the award nomination narrative for PepsiCo’s VP of Innovation & Capabilities, positioning her leadership, innovation impact, and advocacy for working parents in a compelling submission that secured her recognition as a 2021 Working Mothers of the Year honoree.

Cultural / Purpose-Driven Storytelling

L'Oréal Paris
2023
2023 L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Speeches

Entrusted annually to write keynote speeches for L’Oréal Paris’ Women of Worth Gala, shaping emotionally rich narratives that celebrate impact while amplifying brand purpose.

MTN DEW
2020
MTN DEW Outdoor Grants

Led web narrative development for MTN DEW’s Outdoor Grants program, translating the brand’s commitment to outdoor culture into action-oriented messaging.

Dr. Talbot's
2024
Dr. Talbot's Manifestos

Developed a brand manifesto positioning Dr. Talbot’s Milk within the emotional and cultural realities of motherhood, transforming functional claims into a human narrative that guided creative direction.

Aveeno Kids
2022
Aveeno Kids Coloring Book

Led copy development for Aveeno Kids’ “Care Crew” coloring book, transforming brand purpose into character-driven storytelling that encourages early self-care habits.

Social & Multi-Channel Content

Verizon
2022
Verizon 5G Social Campaign

Created strategic social narrative series for Verizon 5G education, simplifying technical concepts into clear, audience-centric messages that drove reach (382K+ users) and engagement.

PepsiCo Recycling
2019
PepsiCo Recycling Initiative Digital Campaign

Developed digital campaign copy for Pepsi’s recycling initiative that significantly boosted SEO traffic (+90%) and user sessions (+108%). Positioned brand purpose alongside consumer engagement by crafting messages that balanced education, action, and impact.