CV – Claire Sutherland

Claire Sutherland

Creative Copywriter

About

I hold a Master’s in Creative Advertising from University College Falmouth, and a BSc in Psychology from University of Reading.

Following a 12-year career in through-the-line agencies, in 2021 I took a career break to look after my daughter – learning some of the fastest and hardest lessons of my life.

I’m currently looking forward to being creative again, no matter the client or the channel. I believe that good ideas, and brilliant copy can live anywhere.

Outside of advertising I’m passionate about fitness, food and travelling. I’m also a dog fanatic, and now think kids have their moments, too.

Experience

The Gate London/MBA Stack crossover

Senior Creative Copywriter

January 2014 – October 2021

Creating and presenting press, digital, radio, TV & experiential concepts and copy for clients including Chiltern Railways, Brewin Dolphin, Close Brothers, Buzz Bingo, Femfresh, Peugeot, Citroen, DS, Anusol, Arm & Hammer, Organix, Electoral Commission, NSPCC, PDSA, Mann Group, Dormen Snacks, Natwest, RBS and more.

Awards: Won an Aerial Award for the Chiltern Railways ‘Really Big Deal’ radio advert.

The campaign also won a Travel Marketing Award.

Kitcatt Nohr Digitas

Junior – Midweight Creative Copywriter

November 2009 – January 2014

Creating and presenting DM, press, radio, digital and TV concepts and copy for clients including Dogs Trust, RNIB, Waitrose, John Lewis, Lexus, Toyota, Nando’s, Oral B, Nissan, Starbucks and more.

Elvis Communications

Junior Freelance Creative Copywriter

September – November 2009

Creating and presenting digital concepts and copy for clients including Tetley Tea, Virgin Media and Virgin Trains.

Tribal DDB London

Placement Team

August 2008 – September 2009

Working as a placement team, creative live digital work on clients including VW, The Guardian and Observer, Guinness and more.

Award: Part of the team who won a One Show Gold Interactive Pencil for VW The People’s Reviewer.