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

Freelance Copywriter at Self-employed
January 1, 2020 - Present
Freelance copywriter creating advertising copy for various brands and campaigns.
Lecturer in Advertising Design at Karel de Grote Hogeschool Antwerp
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Temporary replacement assignment teaching Advertising Design.
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 LDV
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Assisted in copy creation and campaign support.
Junior Copywriter at All That Jazz
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2005
Supported copywriting efforts for campaigns.
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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