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Melbourne, AUS

Words. Direction. Creative Direction... Brands. Ventures. Content. Art...
Chris works with a diverse range of crafts, mediums and businesses that all benefit from the injection of his original ideas, experienced leadership and exceptional executions.

Experience

  • Creative Consultant
    Melbourne, AUS
    Jan 2010 - Present
    The Phoenix Effect

    Ideation / Scriptwriting / Producing. Development and execution of both branded and network content across film, television and digital channels.

  • Creative Director / Writer
    Melbourne, AUS
    May 2005 - Present
    Chris Cork

    Freelance experience across the fields of Creative Direction / Film Direction / Scriptwriting / Copywriting / Brand Strategy and Ideation. Clients and collaborators include director/designer Dimitri Kalagas, directors James Harmsworth and Marc Goldenfein, fashion designer Nicole Collins, Fairfax Digital/TheVine.com.au, TST, Modular Records and others. Projects, both past and present, range from brand strategy and communications to music videos, animated film, art installations and photographic series.

  • Senior Writer
    Melbourne, AUS
    Mar 2008 - Mar 2010
    Lifelounge

    Ideation / Writing / Strategy / Managing junior creatives and designers. An internationally awarded creative tenure. Clients include adidas, adidas Originals, Fosters, Pure Blonde, Victoria Bitter, James Boags Pure, Cadbury, Schweppes, Fairfax Digital/TheVine.com.au, Levi's, Jim Beam, Canadian Club, Southern Comfort, Fiji Water, Chiko, STA Travel, Motorola, Nokia, Victorian Government, TAC (Transport Accident Commission), Australia Post, Ansell Lifestyle, DMG & Nova Radio, Austereo Radio, National Australia Bank, Visa, Russian Standard Vodka and Lifelounge.com.

  • Senior Writer
    Melbourne, AUS
    Aug 2005 - Feb 2008
    Activist

    Ideation / Writing / Strategy / New Business. Clients include Nissan, Bosch, Siemens, ANZ Bank, National Australia Bank, Ansell Occupational, Credit Union Australia, Wizz Fizz, Victorian Government, TAC (Transport Accident Commission), Joanne Mercer Shoes, Fly Buys, BHP Biliton, HSV (Holden Special Vehicles), Australian Volunteers International, Spina Bifida Foundation of Victoria, National Stroke Foundation, Melbourne Business School and Carman’s Fine Foods.

  • Media Buyer
    Melbourne, AUS
    Sep 2002 - May 2005
    Mindshare

    Managed media of both local and international brand campaigns across TV, Radio, Print & Out Of Home. Specialising in Digital media. Clients include Ford, Gillette, Braun, Duracell, Oral B, Disney, Blockbuster Video, Kraft, Melbourne Herald Sun and Rolex.

Education

  • AWARD School
    Melbourne, AUS
    May 2006 - Aug 2006
    Australian Writers and Art Directors Association

  • Certificate of Attainment in Copywriting
    Melbourne, AUS
    May 2005 - Aug 2005
    Advertising Federation of Australia

    High Distinction graduate.

  • Bachelor of Business
    Melbourne, AUS
    Jan 2000 - Dec 2002
    ACU

    Major in Marketing.

Achievements


  • Featured Work

    Inside Film
    Not Cot
    Format
    High Snobiety
    Hypebeast
    Complex
    Sneaker Freaker
    Cpluv
    Slam X Hype
    The Block
    The Vine
    Lifelounge et al.


  • Awards

    Silver World Medal, Copywriting - New York Festivals
    Silver World Medal, Collateral - New York Festivals
    Gold World Medal, Design - New York Festivals
    Bronze Bullet, Copywriting - YoungGuns International
    In book, Communication Arts
    In book, Lürzer's Archive

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