Sameera Kotelawala

Experience

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  Triad Advertising (Pvt) Ltd

  Nov 2003 - May 2008

  Visualizer

  •Joined and worked as a visualizer •Worked for reputed brands such as Dialog Television, Peoples Bank, Sri Lanka Telecom, Rainco Umbrellas, Derana TV •Designing and Pre Press Artworks •Creative presentations for clients•Won the Grand Prix award and the Gold Award (Ambiance Category) at “The Chillies 2006” – Sri Lanka Advertising Awards•Won the Merit Award for Best Logo Design (Derana TV Logo) at “The Reggie Candappa Creative Awards” – 2006 – Sri Lanka •Logo designing for “Derana TV” – a leading TV Channel in Sri Lanka•Art Director and Visualizer for Sri Lanka Forces PR campaign in 2005 •Worked with the company-hired commercial photographers for advertising campaigns as and when needed Show less

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  Heensare Advertising (Pvt) Ltd

  Aug 2008 - now

  Creative Director

  •Provide creative leadership for projects within the agency with a holistic over view as well as a detailed understanding on client projects •Gain/maintain acquaintance with the clients industry, products, business culture and competition. •Continuously update the knowledge on advertising, digital and media industry trends/developments and utilize this knowledge to present business development ideas for clients and the agency •Ability to articulate to clients and team members the rationale behind each concept •Provide support to functional areas focusing on strategic objectives and consistent delivery of the creative products •Lead the creative process from inception through the review phases of the creative plan•Created brand promotion campaigns and packaging concepts for Darly Butler brands - Ninja, Amritha & Bio Clean •Creatde and developed sales and marketing campaigns for Suzuki •Act as the commercial photographer of the company’s clients •Work closely with the company-hired commercial photographers for advertising campaigns as and when needed•Nurture new talents while working to develop the company •Provide creative inspiration, direction, mentorship, coaching and guidance to team members •Work with the Account Service team to identify solutions through creative and marketing strategies•Develop client relationships and new business prospects Show less