Andrew Cuthbert

Andrew Cuthbert CONTACT 12 Eikenhof, 283 Main Road, Claremont Cape Town South Africa WORK EXPERIENCE Content Kraal E-mail: -Phone:- Apr 2016 — Present Writer & Co-founder Content writing company. We provide well-written content that people want to read, no matter the medium. We write a wide range of content including blog posts, web and print copy, internal communication, press releases, social media, leaflets and flyers. EPIK (English Program in Korea) Mar 2017 — Mar 2018 Guest English Teacher Taught English as a Foreign Language at four middle schools. Planned and prepared unique lessons every week. Helped students in middle school with basic English language skills and production. GQ Magazine South Africa Apr 2016 — May 2016 Editorial Intern Interned at GQ Magazine South Africa. Researched and published editorial content across print anddigital. Lobster Ink Feb 2016 — Apr 2016 Educationist / Scriptwriter Was responsible for conceptualising, writing, editing, and proofreading e-learning video scripts and educational material for a range of clients in the hospitality industry. Clients included Intercontinental Hotels Group and Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing. FCB Cape Town Oct 2015 — Nov 2015 Copywriting Intern Worked on accounts such as Engen, Corner Bakery, Richelieu, BMW, and Distell. Wrote point-of-sale, online banner, press release, pro-active, and editorial copy. Sledgehammer Studio Jan 2015 — May 2015 Co-founder Started up a small video production company with partner. Worked on corporate video production, including clients such as Transport for Cape Town. Created and designed Sledgehammer Studio's Corporate Identity. Conceptualised videos for TCT, and was involved in production process from start to finish. This included storyboarding, presenting to client, videography and final editing of video project. Lowe & Partners South Africa Andrew Cuthbert Jul 2014 — Aug 2014 1 Intern Learned the workings of an agency, gaining experience and published work on accounts in client service, strategy, and creative. Clients included Hansa, White Star, and the Organ Donor Foundation. EDUCATION Honours Degree in Media Theory & Practice 2014 — 2014 University of Cape Town Studies focused on media markets, strategies, and branding. Creative project researched, conceptualised, and created a beer brand. This included: - Brand design (labels, website, booklets, promotional video, advertising, photography) - Strategic market research and creative rationale Graduated with distinction. Bachelors Degree in English Language & Literature, Media & Cultural Studies 2011 — 2013 University of KwaZulu-Natal Focused on cinema and television studies, learning the aesthetics and principles of cinematography. Studied new media, public relations and advanced cultural studies. English Literature courses included creative writing, postmodernism, gender, period, genre, and South African literature. Earned Dean's Commendation for degree. Matric — 2009 Roseway Waldorf School Matric Certificate Andrew Cuthbert 2