SKILL SET
Creative direction, 360° campaign conceptualisation and roll-out, running pitches, digital and traditional copywriting, script writing, script direction, assisting on shoots, proofreading, editing, client presentations, powerful pun provision.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Permanent Position
Agency Impact BBDO Dubai
Address 17th Floor, Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai
Position Associate Creative Director / Copywriter
Period 9/06/2025 – present
Clients Sadia, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, Shamal
Permanent Position
Agency FP7 McCann Dubai
Address Hessa Street, Barsha Heights, Dubai
Position Associate Creative Director / Copywriter
Period 4/01/2022 – present
Clients Heinz, Sun & Sand Sports, OnStar, McDonald’s, Koko Krunch, Nesquik, Home Centre, Noor, Puck, Kraft, Lindt
Permanent Position
Agency M&C Saatchi Abel Johannesburg
Address 9 8th Street Houghton, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 1/06/2021 – 15/12/2021
Client Standard Bank
Freelance Position
Agency M&C Saatchi Abel Johannesburg
Address 9 8th Street Houghton, Johannesburg
Position Creative Director
Period 1/10/2020 – 31/05/2021
Client Standard Bank
Freelance Position
Agency Digital Kung Fu
Address Block 4, Albury Office Park, 2 Albury Rd, Dunkeld West, Randburg, 2196
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 24/08/2020 – 31/09/2020
Client Microsoft, IBM, GoDaddy, Duxberry, Cambium Networks
Freelance Position
Agency M&C Saatchi Abel Johannesburg
Address 9 8th Street Houghton, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/03/2020 – 29/05/2020
Client Standard Bank
Freelance Position
Agency FCB Johannesburg
Address 164 Katherine Street, Sandown, 2196, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/04/2019 – 28/02/2020
Clients Absa Bank, Netflorist, Toyota
Freelance Position
Agency Black River FC
Address Phase 2, The Zone, Rosebank, Johannesburg
Position Creative Director/Senior Copywriter
Period 1/11/2018 – 11/2/2019
Clients Fanta, Computicket, Africa Bank, Mazda, Metropolitan Bank
Freelance Position
Agency Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg
Address 15 Sloane Street, Bryanston, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 08/03/2018 – 31/10/2018
Client KFC
Freelance Position
Agency TBWA Johannesburg
Address Sandown Valley Crescent, Sandton, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/04/2017 – 15/12/2017
Clients MTN, Standard Bank, Nissan
Freelance Position
Agency Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg
Address 15 Sloane Street, Bryanston, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 09/01/2017 – 31/03/2017
Clients KFC, Volkswagen
Freelance Position
Agency House of Brave
Address The Offices of Hyde Park, Block A, Strouthos Place, Hyde Park
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/07/2016 – 16/12/2016
Clients Ocean Basket, Natures Garden, Bidvest Bank
Freelance Position
Agency JWT Johannesburg
Address 2929 William Nicol Drive, Bryanston Office Park, Building 2,
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/06/2016 – 30/06/2016
Client Ford
Freelance Position
Agency Y&R Johannesburg
Address The Crescent, Georgian Crescent East, Bryanston, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 14/01/2016 – 31/05/2016
Clients Investec Bank, Clover-Danone
Freelance Position
Agency Native VML Johannesburg
Address Innesfree View, No-2 Katherine St & Harris Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/10/2015 – 22/12/2015
Clients BMW, Standard Bank, Nestle
Freelance Position
Agency FCB Johannesburg
Address 164 Katherine Street, Sandown, 2196, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/07/2015 – 30/09/2015
Clients Old Mutual Bank, Toyota, PPC Cement, Wimpy
Freelance Position
Agency Ogilvy & Mather Johannesburg
Address 15 Sloane Street, Bryanston, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/04/2015 – 30/06/2015
Clients MultiChoice DSTV, Huggies
Freelance Position
Agency Ireland Davenport
Address 198 Oxford Road, Illovo, Johannesburg
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/03/2015 – 31/03/2015
Clients South African Tourism, Vodacom
Permanent Position
Agency Aqua Online Digital Agency
Address Cnr. Summit and Jan Smuts road, Hyde Park, 2196
Position Senior Copywriter
Period 01/06/2013 – 28/11/2014
Clients MTN, Ford, Coca-Cola, MultiChoice DSTV, Mazda
Permanent Position
Agency FCB Johannesburg
Address 164 Katherine Street, Sandown, 2196, Johannesburg
Position Copywriter
Period 01/04/2010 – 05/31/2013
Clients Toyota, Lexus, Vodaphone, Adcock Ingram, Old Mutual, Netflorist, Tiger Brands, Coca- Cola
Permanent Position
Agency Grey Johannesburg
Address Cnr. Harris and Katherine Streets, Sandton, 8005, Johannesburg
Position Copywriter
Period 01/11/2007 – 31/03/2010
Clients Mazda, Wyeth, GSK, Brandhouse, The Johannesburg Zoo, The Apartheid Museum
Permanent Position
Agency Dream Poker
Address 3 Fredman Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg
Position Writer/Marketer
Period 01/06/2006 – 27/08/2007
Client In-house
Permanent Position
Agency New Vision Media Advertising Agency
Address 5 Peter Road, Peter Place, 8765, Johannesburg
Position Junior Writer/Marketer
Period 01/03/2005 – 25/05/2006
Clients Doppio00, Cappellos, Global Wrapps, Greener Golf Tours
Permanent Position
Agency Blast Advertising Agency
Address 6 Bompas Road, Craighall Park, 2187, Johannesburg
Position Intern, then Junior Writer
Period 01/11/2004 – 30/01/2005
Clients SPCA, Pastel Accounting, Kung Fu Kitchen
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
SECONDARY EDUCATION
School Parktown Boys High School, Johannesburg (1997 – 2001)
Highest standard passed Senior Certificate with Endorsement (Merit)
Subjects passed
English First Language (HG), Afrikaans Second Language (HG), Computer Science (HG), Mathematics (HG), Physical Science (HG), Biology (HG), Accounting (HG)
English First Language (HG), Afrikaans Second Language (HG), Computer Science (HG), Mathematics (HG), Physical Science (HG), Biology (HG), Accounting (HG)
Academic scholarship Yes
TERTIARY EDUCATION
University Rand Afrikaans University, Johannesburg (2002 –2004)
Degree Completed
B.Com Marketing Management (Marketing Communications and Business Management)
B.Com Marketing Management (Marketing Communications and Business Management)
HONOURS
College Vega Brand Communications School Johannesburg (2005)
Degree Completed BA. Honours Communication Management (Copywriting)
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Mac OS X, Windows
Productivity Software
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Advanced Wikipedia, Gifted Googler, Moderate iMovie and Garageband
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Traits and talents
Excellent grasp of the English language
Excellent understanding of agency systems
Good appreciation of design
Skilled in branding, traditional advertising and digital
Excellent written, oral and visual communication skills
Creative thinker with an eye for detail
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Strong commitment to deadlines
Wonderful interpersonal skills
Logical and analytical thinker
Ability to quickly learn and grasp new concepts
Adept at conflict resolution and consensus building
Tall
Great sense of humour
Ginger
People person
Non-smoker
Interests
Writing, reading, BMX, poker, music, movies, art exhibitions, stand-up comedy, occasional running
CONTACT DETAILS
Email liamgalt@gmail.com
Mobile +971 58 598 4380
PERSONAL DATA
First names Liam James
Surname Galt
Date of birth 26/10/1983
Sex Male
Marital status Single
Driver’s license Code B
Nationality South African
Home language English (advanced)
Health Superb
Passport Republic of Ireland and South Africa