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Bill Waites

Blogger - Free Lance Writer at Eyewriter - FreeLance copy, concept and webwork
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Bill Waites, a seasoned marketing and advertising professional with 45 years of experience, holds a BA from Michigan State University and has worked with prominent agencies including Young & Rubicam and Ogilvy & Mather.
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Location
Fort Myers, Florida, United States, US
Languages
  • Russian -
Skills
  • Social Media
  • Copy Editing
  • Editing
  • Marketing
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Bill Waites is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in various fields. He has spent over 45 years in the creative industry, working with prominent agencies such as Ogilvy & Mather, Young & Rubicam, and Stone & Adler. Throughout his career, Bill has honed his skills in copywriting, editing, marketing, and event management. He has also held leadership positions, including Chairman and Co-Creative Director at Spiro & Waites Advertising, Marketing & PR. Bill holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Michigan State University and has completed post-graduate refresher courses. He is fluent in Russian and has a strong background in digital media, blogging, and social media.

Experience

  • Eyewriter - FreeLance copy, concept and webwork
    • Blogger - Free Lance Writer
      • 2004 - Present

      After too many years in in the creative saddle, I am offering all that experience, talent and positive vibrations to all at low rates that reflect that I don't need the work to eat.

  • Aboriginals Gallery
    • Fort Myers, Florida Area
    • Owner
      • 1989 - Present
      • Fort Myers, Florida Area

      25 years of experience as dealers in African tribal art, Australian Aboriginal art and art of Native Americans

  • Aboriginals: Art of the First Person
    • Marketing Partner
      • Jul 1979 - Present

      An online gallery featuring Tribal Art

  • AdFed of SWFL
    • Past President & member
      • 1998 - 2010

  • Alliance for the Arts
    • Director
      • 2000 - 2009

      Supported the organization

  • Gulf Coast Business Review
    • Correspondent
      • 2006 - 2006

      Reporter/Columnist

  • Spiro& Waites Advertising, Marketing & PR
    • Chairman, Co-Creative Director
      • Mar 1994 - Jul 2004

      An Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations agency

  • Ogilvy & Mather
    • Senior VP, Group Creative Director, Chicago
      • Jun 1983 - Jan 1989

      Chicago office of worldwide advertising and marketing agency

  • Stone & Adler
    • Vice Chairman, Creative Director, Chicago
      • Jul 1981 - Jun 1983

      Subsidiary of Young & Rubicam specializing in direct marketing and direct response advertising

  • Young & Rubicam
    • Senior VP, Executive Creative director, Chicago
      • Mar 1979 - Jun 1981

      Chicago office of worldwide Young & Rubicam advertising agency

    • Senior Vice President, National Creative Director, Australia
      • Jan 1977 - Mar 1979

      Australian operation of Young & Rubicam worldwide advertising agency

    • Senior VP, Managing Director, Y&R Adelaide Australia
      • Jan 1977 - Mar 1979

      Adelaide Australia office of Young & Rubicam worldwide advertising agency

    • Senior Vice President, Creative Director, Y&R Detroit
      • Jun 1973 - Jan 1977

      Detroit office of Young & Rubicam worldwide advertising agency

    • Senior VP, Associate Creative Director, NY
      • Jun 1967 - May 1973

      Headquarters office of Young & Rubicam worldwide advertising agency

  • Chirurg & Cairns
    • Copywriter
      • 1965 - 1967

      Small New York advertising agency

  • Griswold Eshleman, Cleveland
    • Copywriter
      • 1962 - 1965

      Local/Regional/National Cleveland Ohio advertising agency

  • Procter & Gamble
    • Assistant Copy Supervisor
      • 1957 - 1962

      Also on military leave of absence from 1957-1960

  • United States Air Force
    • Captain
      • 1957 - 1960

      Served as Special Agent (Investigator) in the USAF Office of Special Investigations

Education

  • 1956 - 1957
    Wayne State University
    None. Post-Grad refresher
  • 1952 - 1956
    Michigan State University
    BA, Communications Arts

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