Andrew
Niemira
A B O U T
I'm a born and raised New Yorker. I am a huge Mets fan.
I'm obsessed with the film Groundhog Day. In 2006 I traveled to Punxsutawney for the Groundhog festival. I met Punxsutawney Phil and interviewed the town's mayor.
I also love surfing, tacos, snowboarding, and a good comedy show.
Education
Indiana University Bloomington, IN
Bachelor of Arts: Telecommunications & Business (Kelley School of Business)
Experience
Freelance, New York
April 2024 - Present
Agencies: Special Guest
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Developed social, digital, OOH, and audio campaign assets for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses
Cossette, Toronto
Associate Creative Director
May 2021 - February 2024
Google, TurboTax, SickKids Hospital, Cheerios, Eggs, Movember, Walmart, & McDonald's
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Create ads and ad-like stuff for the above clients
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Occasionally create things that aren't ads for the above clients
Hawkfish, New York
Creative Lead
December 2019 - April 2021
Biden For President, Independence USA, Unite The Country, Mike Bloomberg 2020, & Ford Motor Company
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Helped stop narcissist from further damaging America (A bit self-aggrandizing, I know)
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Implemented and established agency structure and creative development process for department
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Lead digital town hall activation that grew the campaign's supporter list by 75%
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Wrote videos that simplified Mike Bloomberg's policies on gun-safety laws, health care reform, and climate change
Anomaly, Toronto
Senior Copywriter
January 2019 - December 2019
Can-Am, XPS oil & care products, Sport Chek & WOODS
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Launched Driving School an online content series for Can-Am focusing on off-road lifestyle
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Built trust with clients across the off-road marketing team
Freelance, New York
July 2017 - December 2019
Agencies: PwC, Night After Night, Momentum, Havas, Terri & Sandy
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Concepted creative for range of clients; AmEx, Disney, Jameson, Hilton, NBA, and Mattress Firm
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Developed and led new business pitches
HAVAS Worldwide, New York
Junior Copywriter/Copywriter/Senior Copywriter
September 2013 - July 2017
Dos Equis, Lysol, Keurig, Edible Arrangements, KY, Easy Off, Lime-A-Way, Coca-Cola, & Hershey's
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Developed two campaigns for Lysol that set record high scores in quantitative testing
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Lead the creative for Dos Equis across social, digital, OOH, radio and website copy
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Made the TV spot for Easy Off oven cleaner that lead to a 21% sales lift for the brand in 2015
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Built a collaborative relationship with clients on Dos Equis, Lysol & Easy Off
HAVAS Worldwide, New York Assistant Account Executive/Account Executive
September 2010 - March 2014
Resolve, Clearasil, Woolite, & Cepacol
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Managed multiple 360 and TV campaigns
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Ensured creative, legal and regulatory logistics were addressed
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Optimized creative work by providing solutions fulfilling client & creative team requests
National Student Advertising Competition
Indiana University Team President
Bloomington, IN Fall 2009 – Spring 2010
HoosOnFirst Improv Comedy Troupe
Founding Member
Bloomington, IN Fall 2007 – Spring 2010