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EVERT CILLIERS
CREATIVE DIRECTOR/COPYWRITER
233 East 3rd St #5-D NYC 10009 evertcilliers@yahoo.com
See my print portfolio at http://evertising.blogspot.com
Freelance Advertising Copywriter, NYC 1998--present:
Freelance copywriter for King & Cabouli Direct (Pharmaceuticals), Puckett & Associates (CBS), McCann-Erickson (B2B), Blur (urban market), Doe-Anderson, White/Baldacci, Doremus, Quantum Leap.
Long Haymes Carr, NC, Associate Creative Director & VP 1996--1997:
Developed and supervised advertising for BellSouth; Hanes; Thomasville Furniture; Wachovia Bank; Nascar.
Freelance Copywriter and Proofreader, NYC 1988--1995:
BBDO, Hal Riney, Levine Huntley, Chiat/Day. Legal proofreading.
DDB: Needham, NYC, Associate Creative Director 1987:
Developed and supervised advertising for Excedrin, VW, Michelin, GTE, Cigna, Seagram.
TBWA, NYC, Vice-President 1984--1987:
Developed and supervised advertising for Absolut Vodka, Eagle Snacks, Goldstar TV, Carlsberg Beer, Elephant Malt Liquor, Bombay Gin.
Chiat/Day, NYC, Copy Chief 1982--1984:
Developed and supervised advertising for GE Corporate, Suntory Liquors, Holland America Cruises, Psychology Today.
Advertising Awards: One Show, Clio, Effie, Athena, Andy, Kelly finalist.
Advertising Career Highlights:
I. Mentored by legendary Advertising Hall-of-Famer Jay Chiat.
2. In the 90s, I helped an agency win 12 pieces of new business in 2 years, doubling its size.
3. In the 80s, my Absolut Vodka campaign work took the brand in 4 years from nowhere to #1.
References:
To speak to someone who's employed me, call Pauline Cabouli at 914-238-6581 or Bill Puckett at 703-328-9192.
Education:
B.A. (University of S.A.). Diploma London School of Film Technique (taught by Mike Leigh who directed "Secrets and Lies," "Naked," "Topsy-Turvy," "Vera Drake").
