neil kumar
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Dana Ewing
Neil is incredibly thoughtful in his work, he has a voracious appetite for learning, uncovering and finding insights in culture and business that spark new thinking and inspiration for our clients and creative team. He is a natural collaborator and approaches everything he does with a positive attitude and keen interest to grow. A true pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.
Jessica Soriano, LMSW
As a member of the Verizon planning team, Neil was a great teammate who threw all his energy into every project. Neil has all the assets of a fantastic planner - both smart and resourceful, he understands how to effectively leverage insights to make meaningful translations that matter. On top of having good intuition, he understands the value of approaching a problem from a variety of perspectives and isn't afraid to take a different approach. If you have the opportunity to work with or work for Neil, jump on it. You won't be sorry!
Dana Ewing
Neil is incredibly thoughtful in his work, he has a voracious appetite for learning, uncovering and finding insights in culture and business that spark new thinking and inspiration for our clients and creative team. He is a natural collaborator and approaches everything he does with a positive attitude and keen interest to grow. A true pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.
Jessica Soriano, LMSW
As a member of the Verizon planning team, Neil was a great teammate who threw all his energy into every project. Neil has all the assets of a fantastic planner - both smart and resourceful, he understands how to effectively leverage insights to make meaningful translations that matter. On top of having good intuition, he understands the value of approaching a problem from a variety of perspectives and isn't afraid to take a different approach. If you have the opportunity to work with or work for Neil, jump on it. You won't be sorry!
Dana Ewing
Neil is incredibly thoughtful in his work, he has a voracious appetite for learning, uncovering and finding insights in culture and business that spark new thinking and inspiration for our clients and creative team. He is a natural collaborator and approaches everything he does with a positive attitude and keen interest to grow. A true pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.
Jessica Soriano, LMSW
As a member of the Verizon planning team, Neil was a great teammate who threw all his energy into every project. Neil has all the assets of a fantastic planner - both smart and resourceful, he understands how to effectively leverage insights to make meaningful translations that matter. On top of having good intuition, he understands the value of approaching a problem from a variety of perspectives and isn't afraid to take a different approach. If you have the opportunity to work with or work for Neil, jump on it. You won't be sorry!
Dana Ewing
Neil is incredibly thoughtful in his work, he has a voracious appetite for learning, uncovering and finding insights in culture and business that spark new thinking and inspiration for our clients and creative team. He is a natural collaborator and approaches everything he does with a positive attitude and keen interest to grow. A true pleasure to work with and an asset to any team.
Jessica Soriano, LMSW
As a member of the Verizon planning team, Neil was a great teammate who threw all his energy into every project. Neil has all the assets of a fantastic planner - both smart and resourceful, he understands how to effectively leverage insights to make meaningful translations that matter. On top of having good intuition, he understands the value of approaching a problem from a variety of perspectives and isn't afraid to take a different approach. If you have the opportunity to work with or work for Neil, jump on it. You won't be sorry!
Experience
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Havas Tonic
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Group Strategy Director
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Jan 2020 - Present
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TBWA\WORLDHEALTH
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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VP, Group Strategy Director
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Jan 2019 - Dec 2019
Key Brands: Bluebird Bio (ZYNTEGLO, LentiGlobin for Sickle Cell Disease), Teva (AJOVY) Key Brands: Bluebird Bio (ZYNTEGLO, LentiGlobin for Sickle Cell Disease), Teva (AJOVY)
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R/GA
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategy Director
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Apr 2018 - Jan 2019
Key Brands: PepsiCo Water Portfolio (LIFEWTR, bubly), Corona (Corona Extra), Samsung (Galaxy Wearables) Key Brands: PepsiCo Water Portfolio (LIFEWTR, bubly), Corona (Corona Extra), Samsung (Galaxy Wearables)
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DDB
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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VP, Strategy Director
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Dec 2016 - Mar 2018
Key Brands: State Farm (Auto, Home, Life Insurance), State Farm Bank Key Brands: State Farm (Auto, Home, Life Insurance), State Farm Bank
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Havas Creative Network
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Planning Director
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Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
Key Brands: Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee, Edible Arrangements, Terminix, ServiceMaster Key Brands: Keurig, Green Mountain Coffee, Edible Arrangements, Terminix, ServiceMaster
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Publicis Worldwide
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France
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Strategic Planner
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Nov 2013 - Jan 2015
Key Brands: Merck Consumer Care (Singulair, Miralax, Oxytrol For Women), P&G (Charmin, Bounty, Puffs) Key Brands: Merck Consumer Care (Singulair, Miralax, Oxytrol For Women), P&G (Charmin, Bounty, Puffs)
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Dentsu Creative
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Strategic Planner
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Jun 2012 - Nov 2013
Key Brands: Droid, Verizon Wireless, Verizon Small Business Key Brands: Droid, Verizon Wireless, Verizon Small Business
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MEC
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United Kingdom
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Engagement Planner
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Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Key Brands: IKEA, KFC, Scotts, ScottsMiracle-Gro Key Brands: IKEA, KFC, Scotts, ScottsMiracle-Gro
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McCann Worldgroup
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategic Planner
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Apr 2008 - Aug 2011
Key Brands: Verizon FiOS Key Brands: Verizon FiOS
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Education
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The New School
M.A. Media Studies
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