ABOUT ME
Contact Details
E-mail: neildenzilwalkerwells@gmail.com
Mobile Telephone: 001.647.686.8497 (Canada)
0027.76.937.8108 (South Africa)
Professional Qualifications
Degree in advertising marketing and copywriting.
Citizenship: British/South African.
Education
AAA School of Advertising. Post Graduate Degree in Copy.
Advertising Work History
Neil started his path in creativity as a fine-dining chef but after seven or so years chose the heat of the pitch process above that of the grill. Starting at King James in Cape Town, Neil has worked his way to multiple awards at many shows including Cannes, The Loeries and Lynx Awards and is currently trading his wares as a freelance CD.
Current Position
Creative Consultant
March 2012 – Present
Integrated thinking and writing for clients in Dubai, South Africa and worldwide.
Previous Positions
Associate Creative Director
December 2009 – January 2012
Working mainly on Cadbury, Dubai Metro, Lurpak, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank and Road Transport Authority.
FP7 MCCANN
Associate Creative Director
January 2006 – November 2009
Brands included MasterCard, Sony, Coke, McDonalds and Ford
Team Y&R
Senior Copywriter
December 2003 – November 2005
Brands included Gulf News, Land Rover, Ford, Toshiba and Jaguar
Ogilvy Cape Town
Copywriter
December 2000 – November 2003
Brands included Volkswagen, Cape Times, Old Mutual Financial, WWF, National Sea Rescue Institute
King James
Junior Copywriter
Extended Internship – November 2000
Awards
2011 Cannes Lions Radio Shortlist, RTA
2011 Lynx Radio Silver, RTA
2009 Lynx and Campaign Bronze. Nezesaussi Print Campaign, McDonalds 'Couch'
2009 Lynx Outdoor Grand Prix. Brainobrain poster campaign 'Gummi Bear' 'Lego' 'Balloons'
2007 Crystal Grand Prix Print. Zippo Campaign 'Kite' 'Umbrella' 'Kart'
2006 Lynx Radio Grand Prix. Chiquita 'Teen Spirit' 'Final Countdown' 'My Way'
2006 Bronze Loerie Chiquita Radio 'Teen Spirit' 'Final Countdown' 'My Way'
2005 Campaign Awards Radio Grand Prix. Virgin Radio Campaign 'Meal' 'Bed' "Massage'
2005 Campaign Awards Best of Show Virgin Radio Campaign 'Meal' 'Bed' "Massage'
2003 Mobius Gold Radio 1 Radio Campaign
2002 Gold Loerie for outdoor and ambient. NSRI 'Fountain'
Referrees
Marc Lineveldt
CCO Fitzgerald USA
Peter Davies COO McCann MENA
peter.davies@mcnmena.com
A Chef as well? Yep.
Executive Chef - Winton Lodge
Sous Chef - Fancourt Country Club and Estate
Senior Chef de Partie - Ile de France
Chef de Partie - Dundonnel Hotel, Dundonnel, Scotland
Senior Commis Chef - Walmer Castle, Notting Hill, London
Thanks for coming.