Chris Cotonou

Chris Cotonou

CopywriterSevenoaks, United Kingdom
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Chris Cotonou

Chris Cotonou

CopywriterSevenoaks, United Kingdom
About me
Junior Copywriter going for that big break. Full of ideas. I see colours, lights, words and it all comes together nicely. Creative thinker, eccentric and happy. Not hippy. I speak English, French and Greek. My favourite film is 'Pierrot Le Fou'.
Projects
  • Stand up Tall - Lampa by B.
    Stand up Tall - Lampa by B.A piece of print copy for b. by Ben Ntumy, an upcoming and fashionable young design atelier in London. Mr. Ntumy has worked alongside Cargo London design studio and was recently commissioned to display pieces in the Shard building. This piece reflects on Mr. Ntumy's minimalist aesthetic and brand culture as well as the strong, proud philosophy of his design and product.
  • Save Soho = Act Poster
    Save Soho = Act PosterFor the Save Soho campaign protecting the performing arts and nightlife in the area. This piece is a one-off poster with a political cartoon to share its message against neglect and overbearing gentrification by telling its community of theatrical performers to 'Act' and save the community. Sketchwork: Kyrie C
Work history
    Head of Digital Communications
     - 
    In charge of all social media and digital communications for CAFC in particular for CACT. This also involved creating brochures and other print advertising.
Skills
  • Fashion
  • Events
  • Marketing PR
  • Art Direction
  • Copywriting
  • Illustrator
  • Indesign
  • Photoshop
  • Powerpoint
  • Word
  • Sales
  • Team Worker
  • Negotiating
Education
    Advertising and Marketing Communications
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    Full-time course in Advertising and Marketing Communications on my return to the UK. Excellent course with tutors that care about the wellbeing and education of their students before sending them into the workplace.
    Media and Communications
     - 
    A two year course in Higher Education, which I left finally to go travelling at the age of 19. I had an overall 2:1.
Awards
    London Debating Tournament 'Most Witty'
    During a debate at Kew Gardens.