Daniel O.
Senior Creative Director
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Daniel O. is a seasoned Creative Director and Art-based Mentor with over thirty years of experience in the advertising industry, playing pivotal roles in developing and nurturing brands across Southeast Asia. Daniel has demonstrated his expertise in creative direction, art direction, and copywriting through multiple award-winning campaigns for notable clients such as Unilever, ANZ Royal Bank, Pfizer, Marie Stopes International, and Cambodia Brewery Limited. He managed and trained creative teams throughout his tenure at esteemed agencies like J. Walter Thompson, Hybrid Advertising, and ComZone in Cambodia and the Philippines. His educational foundation in Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines supports his extensive practical experience. Daniel has been recognized with numerous accolades, including Silver awards at the Davey and Kodak Awards for art direction. A strong advocate for capacity building, he has also dedicated time as a lecturer at Limkokwing University, imparting knowledge in advertising, graphic design, and marketing.
Experience
Storyboard Artist/Copywriter
Freelance · 2024 — PresentEngaged in storyboard creation and copywriting for various projects.Creative Director
Edge Advertising Agency Cambodia · 2023 — 2024Focused on enhancing the agency's above-the-line capabilities, providing training on brand development and standard operating procedures, and assisting in new account pitches.Business Unit Manager
SAGA Digital Media, a unit of Events Dojo · 2021 — 2021Oversaw operations and strategic direction for the business unit.Storyboard Artist/Copywriter
Freelance · 2020 — 2021Developed storyboards and wrote copy for various clients.Art Director
VR Event Planner · 2019 — 2020Led the creative department and directed the team in event pitches and social media content creation.Lecturer
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology Cambodia · 2018 — 2019Instructed courses in marketing, advertising, graphic design, and animation among other subjects.Creative Director
Freelance · 2017 — 2018Prepared event and campaign proposals for midsize advertising agencies in Cambodia.Creative Director
Alkemi, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · 2014 — 2015Executed creative campaigns for rebranding projects and product launches.Creative Director
Hybrid Advertising, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · 2012 — 2014Developed the agency's above-the-line capabilities and led the team in securing new accounts, including production services for various clients.Creative Director
ComZone, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · 2011 — 2012Managed and trained a creative team while overseeing multiple client accounts.Creative Director
The O People, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · 2008 — 2011Guided a team in producing creative content for various high-profile projects and collaborations.Creative Director
Ska Ads, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · 2007 — 2008Led creative initiatives and managed teams while handling various client accounts.Art Director
Bassac Orchid, Phnom Penh, Cambodia · 2006 — 2007Served as Associate Creative Director and supported the management of the creative department.Creative Director
Creative Concepts Inc., Makati, Philippines · 2005 — 2006Directed the creative team and collaborated with other departments to service accounts.Freelance Art Director
Company not specified · 2004 — 2005Worked on creating animatics, assisting with storyboards, and conceptualizing advertising materials.Associate Creative Director
J. Walter Thompson Manila, Philippines · 1998 — 2004Collaborated with creative teams on high-profile accounts and projects.Senior Art Director
J. Walter Thompson Manila, Philippines · 1993 — 1998Contributed to creative campaigns for major clients within the agency.Art Director
J. Walter Thompson Manila, Philippines · 1991 — 1993Participated in creative projects and artwork for various clients.Art Director
Dentsu Young & Rubicam–Alcantara, Manila, Philippines · 1990 — 1991Worked on creative projects for several brands.Visualizer
Dentsu Young & Rubicam–Alcantara, Manila, Philippines · 1989 — 1990Contributed visual concepts for advertising campaigns.Graphic Artist
Dentsu Young & Rubicam–Alcantara, Manila, Philippines · 1988 — 1989Assisted in creating graphic designs for various advertising needs.Junior Visualizer
Great Wall Advertising, Makati, Philippines · 1985 — PresentInvolved in visualizing concepts for brands.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- Undergraduate Bachelor of Fine ArtsUniversity of the Philippines, Diliman · — — 1985
- High School DiplomaLeon Guinto Memorial Highschool · — — 1976
- Elementary School DiplomaAtimonan Elementary School · — — 1970