I'm a freelance copywriter and conceptual creative, based in Belgium, with +20 years of experience in advertising agencies.…

Jan Leenders

I'm a freelance copywriter and conceptual creative, based in Belgium, with +20 years of experience in advertising agencies.…

Available to hire

I’m a freelance copywriter and conceptual creative, based in Belgium, with +20 years of experience in advertising agencies.

Skills

Experience Level

Language

Dutch
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Lecturer in Advertising Design at Karel de Grote Hogeschool Antwerp
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Temporary replacement assignment teaching Advertising Design.
Freelance Copywriter at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance copywriter creating advertising copy for various brands and campaigns.
Senior Copywriter at J. Walter Thompson (now VML)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Led copywriting for multinational brands; developed creative concepts and campaigns.
Copywriter / Senior Copywriter at G&CO > Germaine&Co > Serviceplan
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2017
Created compelling copy across multiple agencies and brands; collaborated with creative teams.
Junior Copywriter at 10 Advertising
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Contributed to advertising copy and concept development.
Junior Copywriter at All That Jazz
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Supported copywriting efforts for campaigns.
Junior Copywriter at LDV
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Assisted in copy creation and campaign support.
Junior Copywriter at Markee (now The Fat Lady)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Executed copywriting tasks for various brands and campaigns.
Junior Copywriter at DDB (now BBDO)
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Developed copy for multiple accounts and campaigns.

Education

Master in Visual Arts – Advertising Design at Karel de Grote Hogeschool Antwerp, Sint Lucas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor Communications Management – Journalism at Katholieke Hogeschool Mechelen (now Thomas More)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1999

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Retail, Other, Consumer Goods, Education, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality

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