Kent Mckenzie - Skues

Experience

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  Lowe Lintas

  Sept 2007 - Oct 2009

  Copywriter

  Lowe Lintas was my first step into working with International partners, production houses and brands. My job description was to develop ideas for most of Unilever's brands; OMO, Keysoap, Sunlight soap, Pepsodent, and Blueband. I also worked with a dynamic team to win new brands like Barclays Bank.

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  Admedia FCB

  Oct 2009 - Jun 2011

  Senior Copywriter

  Here at Admedia, an affiliate to the group of agencies worldwide under FCB, my job description included developing creative work that cut through the clutter. Developed creative work for Johnson & Johnson(RAID aerosol and air freshener (GLADE). Also worked on Emirates airline and Unilever corporate. The job and position also included guiding the creative team in developing BIG IDEAS in a constructive brainstorm process, gathering relevant consumer insights and using them to develop good creative work. Show less

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  Gray Novelty Ltd

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2012

  CEO

  Managed and developed creative work for Range Rover, BATA and TATA(PHC Motors). The company also consulted for Airtel.

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  Publicis Africa Group

  Jan 2013 - Apr 2018

  Creative Group Head

  Woked as Creative Director in Publicis ONE. I worked on a number of brands for NESTLE across Central West Africa i.e MAGGI, Cerelac, Gloria, NIDO and MILO. Got the opportunity to do creative work for DIAGEO brands like Guinness, Alvaro and Malta Guinness.

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  Ogilvy

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2021

  Creative Director
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  CONTENT HUB

  Apr 2021 - now

  Creative Director

  What and when was the most unforgettable moment of your life, a stunning moment that changed your perspective or even how you reason? Take a moment if you have to because if it takes a while to recollect, then maybe it probably wasn’t that impactful. Did you notice how the thought of unforgettable moments already sparked a good feel, that’s what real experiences are meant for, i.e evoke emotions that trigger action. Understanding brand and human truth, intersecting cultural circles and teasing out passionate moments from experiences is the path i chose. We were built to create the unforgettable. Show less