Christopher Waldekrantz

Experience

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  Arcade Music

  Mar 1997 - Jun 2000

  Promotion Assistent / Tour Manager

  PR contact, artist contact and organizer of events.

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  Åkesson & Curry AB

  Apr 2006 - Oct 2009

  Assisting art director

  Layout of magazines, managing photo shoots and styling

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  Garbergs

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

  Created creative concept for our clients and developed campaigns Assisted the art directors in developing campaigns

  • Assisting art director

    May 2009 - Aug 2009

  • Intern

    Mar 2009 - Apr 2009
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  Droga5

  Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

  Concept development, Art Direction , Design, and Business DevelopmentClients: Toyota, Telstra, Wespac, Unilever, Virgin, Unicef Worked as a member of a pitch team. Created creative concept for our clients and developed campaigns.

  • Art director

    Oct 2009 - Oct 2011

  • Intern

    Oct 2009 - Nov 2009
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  Berghs School of Communication

  Apr 2011 - Feb 2013

  Teacher

  Teacher in group dynamics and creative thinking.

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  R/GA

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2012

  Art director

  Concepts, design and business development

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  Academy of Art University San Francisco

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Teacher

  Worked with the students in how to function as a team. How to handle conflicts and get the most out of a group while at the same time enjoying it.

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  Futerra Stockholm

  Dec 2012 - Jun 2013

  Creative Consultant / Art director

  Concept development, business strategy and project managing. I lead several pitches and workshops with major brands such as WWF and KRAV

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  Berghs School of Communication

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2021

  In my role as Program Director for the Art Direction and Copywriting Program, my focus is the following:- Overall responsible for the structure and content of the program- To coach students and teams - Creative directionThe program participants have won several international award the past few years, including Gold, Silver and Bronze at The One Show, D&AD and Future Lions. The School was named School of the Year by Future Lions in Cannes 2014 and 2015. In my role as Head of International Relations, my focus is the following:- Build and maintain good relationships with our international partners and speakers- Assure Berghs presence at key events around the world such as Cannes, SXSW, The One Show.- Build our network of collaboration partners globally Show less

  • Creative Director / Marketing Director

    Dec 2016 - Feb 2021

  • Program Director / Head of International Relations

    Apr 2013 - Jan 2017
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  Odd Society

  Apr 2018 - now

  Business Director
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  DIS - Study Abroad

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2021

  Lecturer

  I frequently lecture in the subjects European Business Strategy and Social Entrepreneurship at DIS Copenhagen. DIS is a non-profit study abroad foundation established in Denmark in 1959, with locations in Copenhagen and Stockholm. DIS provides semester, academic year, and summer programs taught in English, and offers high-impact learning experiences for upper-division undergraduate students from distinguished North American colleges and universities. The intellectually challenging curriculum is broad, cutting edge, and enriched by experiential learning components, including faculty-led study tours across Europe. It provides students with opportunities for meaningful cultural engagement and personal growth, which is further enriched through housing and extracurricular offerings. Show less

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  Mino Danmark

  May 2022 - May 2023

  Board Member