About
Welcome to my barbershop.

My name is Chris Beard, and I’ve been a professional copywriter, editor, and proofreader in the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area for more than a decade. With senior agency and in-house experience, I can help you to establish, refine, or reinforce your brand’s voice to meet your business objectives. I’m as equally at home writing ads, social posts, and emails as I am executive messages, annual reports, and corporate newsletters. I have a jeweller’s eye (or, if you're in the U.S., jeweler’s eye) for clarity and detail, and I’ve developed a sterling reputation for spotting errors.
My background in marketing, branding, and communications has also provided me with a thorough understanding of print production and related processes. If desired, I can manage your communications project from start to finish, and advise on efficiencies along the way.
So take a seat, tell me what you’re looking for, and I’ll give you well-groomed copy—on time, on brand, and on budget.
Experience
Independently or as part of an agency team, I’ve written, edited, and proofread a broad spectrum of materials for the following companies and organizations.
Copywriting
Angels Gate Winery
Canadian Media Producers Association
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
LCBO
Orange Naturals
RSA Insurance
Screen Composers Guild of Canada
Spec Furniture
Stratus Vineyards
Teknion
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Wine Country Ontario
Editing & Proofreading
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
Aon
Canadian Tire
City of Toronto
Corby Spirit and Wine Ltd.
Corus Entertainment
CPP Investment Board
Harry Winston Diamond Corporation
Just Energy
Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Oxford Properties
The National Ballet of Canada