Greater New York City Area
- Past
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- Creative at Euro RSCG
- Writer/Proofreader at JWT
- Copywriter at The Bravo Group
- Public Affairs Specialist at Dept. Defense
- Education
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- Pace University
- Academy of Art University
- The Second City
- Defense Information School
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Harry Pujols’s Summary
Harry Pujols is a digital pioneer, copywriter, Web designer and comic book artist. His writing work ranges from comedy sketches, blogs, news articles and award-winning adverts. His comics have been published by DC Comics and a few local papers, as well as online. His hobbies are film, finishing triathlons, photography and video. Books and blogs have selected some of his photographs for publishing. In 2007 he created the blog pelotafan.com as an excuse to sell some Dominican baseball caps and became a profitable e-business. He currently lives in New York City.
Harry Pujols’s Specialties:
Hand codes HTML and CSS
Fluent Spanish
Proficient with the Associated Press (AP) Stylebook
Proficient with graphic design applications, including the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign and Fireworks)
Harry Pujols’s Experience
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Creative
Euro RSCG
(Public Company; HAVS; Marketing and Advertising industry)
June 2008 — 2008 (less than a year)
Wrote advertising copy for direct, online and traditional mass media. Collaborated with junior and senior art director teams. Oversaw the development of concepts for advertising from presentation of ideas to post-production. Hired and supervised vendors involved in the creation of concepts. Revamped the worldwide identity of brands like Chivas Regal and the Humane Society. Answered to chief creative officer and agency's president. Clients included Lantus, D-Con Baits and Air Wick.
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Writer/Proofreader
JWT
(Public Company; WPP; Marketing and Advertising industry)
October 2007 — February 2008 (5 months)
Wrote and proofread posters, e-mail, home pages, brochures and Web banners for clients like Western Union, HSBC and Nestlé. Collaborated in an award-winning campaign and Web site for the Illinois Board of Tourism.
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Copywriter
The Bravo Group
(Public Company; Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2004 — July 2007 (3 years 4 months)
Was a key player in the creative direction and identity of the Sears Brands for the U.S. Hispanic market. Collaborated with art directors, planners and producers. Prepared and carried presentations for established accounts and successful new pitches. Hired and lead vendors through production of concepts. Traveled at least 30% of the time. Clients included Cingular, Miller Brewing Company, Wrigley’s, American Express, Bally Total Fitness, Kraft, Lipton and Mazda.
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Public Affairs Specialist
Dept. Defense
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
January 2003 — December 2003 (1 year)
Serving as a reporter. Gathered information. Prepared and edited news items and feature articles for newspapers. Prepared publicity releases and information releases. Took, developed and selected photographs. Used computer applications for writing articles, editing, researching information on the Internet and desktop publishing functions.
Harry Pujols’s Education
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Pace University
Certificate , Adobe Web Design , 2009 — 2009
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Academy of Art University
M.F.A. , Advertising , 1996 — 1998
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The Second City
Introduction to Comedy Writing 2007
The same course that launched the careers of many of today's most distinguished comedy writers.
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Defense Information School
Public Affairs Specialist/Writer 2003
Completed Basic Public Affairs/Writer course.
Additional Information
Harry Pujols’s Websites:
Harry Pujols’s Interests:
Running, cycling, swimming. Alternative comics of graphic novels. Brittish Pop Rock. YouTube-ing, blogging, podcasting and working on comic strips.
Harry Pujols’s Honors:
Comic book "My Pet Human" published by DC comics
