"I had the privilege of working with Elliot for several years in a couple of different settings. I first hired Elliot to sell cars even though he did not think it would be a good fit for him long-term. Though he was right, there was no doubt that customers loved his attitude and personality. He confirmed his calling as a creative thinker while at Billion Toyota and we tapped his skills to drive sales in both Toyota and Scion.

Elliot is an idea machine, and he knows what will catch a person's attention and get them to laugh. I would say that my best days at Toyota, with regard to marketing, were those when Elliot was at the helm.

A few years later, I continued to ask Elliot for help. Though he had moved upwards in another firm, he helped me come up with ideas and video for a startup non-profit. Elliot has a tremendous heart for people, he has a strong desire to please, and he's a guy that I would want to have in my office every day. He really does bring such a great attitude and joy into a room. Don't miss out on this guy!"

Barry Termaat

General Sales Manager - Billion Toyota (8/2011 - 1/2015)

Board of Directors - Compassion Child Care (8/2017 - Present)

"Here's what  you'll always get when you have the opportunity to work with Elliot; a great sense of personal connection & responsibility to his projects, a creative twist (when applicable) in his copywriting...or a straight take that still brings life to content, and a genuine care for the people on his team and in his client base.

I've worked side-by-side with Elliot since 2017, which has been a true joy. He's the real deal!"

Jeff Reynolds

Communication & Media Production - VVI (8/2017 - Present)

"Elliot is a great creative to collaborate with. He comes to the table with brilliant ideas and compelling concepts backed by an innate understanding of his clients. He takes time to understand the objective and tailors the creative and messaging to fit the right audience. Not only that, but he's a joy to work with and a phenomenal friend!"

Cassandra Swenson

Senior Graphic Designer - VVI (8/2017 - 3/2022)

"Elliot is an awesome employee and a wonderful human being. His creative connection with our group will be missed.

His humor and humble nature were what the leadership team was drawn to. With his midwestern work ethic, he will be an asset for any company."

Jim Lake

Chief Executive Officer - Vern Eide  (8/2017 - Present)

"Elliot's strong work ethic and fun personality made him a great addition to our team. I would have loved for him to continue working with us but was happy for him to fulfill his dream of writing ads for a living.

If the opportunity ever arose, I would love to work with him again."

Kirk Davis

General Manager - Billion Toyota (8/2011 - 3/2014)

"Elliot is very detail-orientated at handling multiple pre-production and production tasks with ease. Most notably, when it comes to organizing talent, locations, and any props that are needed for specific shoots.

He has a great ability at getting his vision from the script-to-screen in how he directs both the talent and production crew. And, his sense of humor can keep things fun and light-hearted in any type of environment."

Jordan Born

Editor/Videographer - VVI (11/2017 - Present)

"Over the past seven years at VVI, Elliot has been our go-to person for injecting creativity, fun, and a bit of "woo" into everything we do.

Elliot has a knack for turning even the driest topics into engaging content. Whether it's writing an appealing script for a car ad or producing a fun multimedia campaign, Elliot brings his A-game to the table, every time.

He stays up to date on current trends and what is going on in the economy while keeping his eye on the competition.

Elliot succeeds at handling tight deadlines and juggles multiple projects without breaking a sweat, always delivering top-quality work. He's honest, forthright, and has a knack for detail.

Elliot is an awesome Copywriter/Producer with a great mix of creativity, fun, and industry know-how. I highly recommend him for any project or team looking to add a little bit of woo and a lot a bit of creativity and detail to their work."

Maggie Saugstad

Director of Community Relations & Marketing - VVI (1/2024 - Present)

Client Services - VVI (8/2017 - 1/2024)

"I've had the privilege of working with Elliot for several years producing video content. Elliot is a master at creating ideas and concepts that not only produce intended marketing results, but that maintain attention through engaging storytelling and humorous writing.

Through the whole process of production, from connecting, to the shoot and edit, he has a strong vision for his concept. Elliot also knows the value of collaboration and input from the production team around him and is always open to suggestions. He has the unique ability to see both the big picture, and the fine details that make all the difference. It's really been a joy to work with Elliot. "

Doug Lee

Director of Photography - VVI (8/2017 - Present)

"I could speak to Elliot's humor, talent, and creativity, but I'd like to focus on his character. When you hire Elliot, you hire integrity, compassion, and a team player. I can personally attest to this. Elliot saw that I needed assistance with a culture project and came to my rescue. For two years, he took the ball and ran with the project as I worked on wrapping up some other projects. His empathy made a huge impact on me.

Add these character traits to Elliot's warmth and the ability to put people at ease, and you can't go wrong!"

Camille Tweeten

HR Generalist - Vern Eide (8/2017 - Present)

ELLIOT DE WIT 

CREATIVE/COPYWRITING