Writer at ZDONK Entertainment
Greater Los Angeles Area
- Current
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- Writer at ZDONK Entertainment
- Writer at Freelance
- Past
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- Development Intern at Red Hour Films
- Intern/Asst. to Lit Manager at The Schiff Company
- Copywriter at Renegade
- Contributing Writer at mental_floss
- Freelance Writer at Skyelab
- Production Assistant at Jack Morton Worldwide
- Education
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- Università per Stranieri di Siena
- University of Massachusetts, Amherst
- Boston University
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Evan Schiller’s Summary
As far as I'm concerned, I've been a writer my whole life. I used to get gold star stickers; now I get a bi-weekly paycheck and a 401(k) that holds its value like a used car. I'm passionate and curious. Quick and sharp. If you were wondering, I'm the guy who's crazy enough to think he can change the world. And I'm ready, too, so long as you're with me.
Evan Schiller’s Specialties:
Writing, Ideation, Ping Pong
Evan Schiller’s Experience
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Writer
ZDONK Entertainment
(Entertainment industry)
June 2009 — Present (2 months)
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Writer
Freelance
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
Creative strategy and copy for a variety of non-profit clients.
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Development Intern
Red Hour Films
(Entertainment industry)
February 2009 — July 2009 (6 months)
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Intern/Asst. to Lit Manager
The Schiff Company
(Entertainment industry)
February 2009 — May 2009 (4 months)
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Copywriter
Renegade
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Developed and wrote integrated ad campaigns for B2C and B2B clients, including: Panasonic, Nokia, Ubisoft, DoubleClick, French Connection, Origins, BearingPoint, and Avaya. Work spanned the landscape -- both long and short form -- in print, banners, collateral, DM, interactive/web content, events, guerrilla, and viral. I also managed and trained two junior copywriters, pitched new business, and lead client-facing creative presentations.
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Contributing Writer
mental_floss
(Writing and Editing industry)
April 2007 — April 2008 (1 year 1 month)
I’m an occasional contributer and freelance creative at mental_floss magazine. My work is ongoing: brainstorming, pitching stories, writing, you name it.
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Freelance Writer
Skyelab
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 5 months)
Freelance consultant, writer, and research assistant, to Schuyler Brown, Founder & President of Skyelab, the NYC-based trendspotting agency. I helped develop a business model and launch plan for a film production studio (with Sony Pictures/Universal McCann), spearheaded research efforts for pop-culture/marketing book, and wrote client-facing trend-spotting presentations.
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Production Assistant
Jack Morton Worldwide
(Public Company; IPG; Marketing and Advertising industry)
September 2006 — May 2007 (9 months)
As both a full-time staffer and freelancer I supported the consumer marketing and creative departments during live-events, promotional stunts, and new business pitches. I managed and coordinated graphic design for Verizon in-Store collateral, helped produce a promo stunt for Porsche, and coordinated an event at NY Fashion Week for Samsung/Valentino. Other clients included: Condé Nast, Target, Johnson&Johnson, Nokia, VM Ware, and Nickelodeon.
Evan Schiller’s Education
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Università per Stranieri di Siena
Italian & Art History 2006 — 2006
Passed levels I and II of the University's intensive Italian language program with high honors. Conversational fluency in Italian.
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University of Massachusetts, Amherst
B.A. , Communications, Minor Film Studies , 2002 — 2006
Cumulative GPA: 3.92, magna cum laude
- Activities and Societies:
- The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi (the oldest, most selective honor society in the United States), The Golden Key International Honor Society, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
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Boston University
Television & Film 2002 — 2003
I spent freshman year at Boston University, transferring to the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, as a sophomore.
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Evan Schiller’s Interests:
Screenwriting, technology, advertising, reading, film, philosophy, Italian
Evan Schiller’s Groups:
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Screenwriter's Network Worldwide
Evan Schiller’s Honors:
First Prize: FOX 'On the Lot' Logline Competition
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
The Golden Key International Honor Society
Evan Schiller’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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