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Dean Bryant

@deanbryant

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Creative Director transforming brand strategy into measurable growth through integrated campaigns and leadership.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m seeking an opportunity where I can own brand strategy, guide creative vision, build strong teams, and connect every creative investment to business outcomes. I lead with strategy first, and I measure success through stronger brands and measurable growth.

I’m a Creative Director & Strategist with a career of high level graphic design, logo design, and branding experience, backed by a deep understanding of the digital marketing and social media landscape.

I help organizations transform business goals into brands people recognize, trust, and choose, building creative that “stops a consumer in their tracks” and ties every investment to measurable business outcomes.

Across agency and in-house environments, I lead multidisciplinary teams, direct integrated digital and print campaigns, and develop scalable enterprise brand systems. I’ve also delivered results like a 40% increase in donor conversion rates through digital storytelling and UX strategies.

I’m looking for a role where I can own brand strategy, guide creative vision, build strong teams, and influence not just marketing, but company perception, customer experience, and enterprise growth. Strategy comes first; creativity solves business problems; and strong brands are built through consistency and bold thinking.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Creative Director & Strategist

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Loklen Group - Dean Bryant Strategic Creative

Dec 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Dean Bryant Creative grew from client demand into a strategic partnership with Loklen, where I lead brand strategy, creative direction, and full-funnel campaigns. I partner with national brands and nonprofits to deliver data-driven creative that drives measurable growth, including a 40% increase in donor conversions, while building scalable systems, workflows, and lasting client relationships.

Integrated Campaigns Paid Media Social Media Campaigns Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Creative Department Management Multi channel Marketing Brand Strategy

Brand & Creative Manager

The Post and Courier

Aug 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 4 months)

Led and mentored a cross-functional creative team, delivering omnichannel campaigns that expanded the brand into 9 new markets and increased reach by 35%. Secured executive buy-in for creative strategy, prioritized high-impact work, and implemented digital asset management systems that improved efficiency, collaboration, and brand consistency.

Creative Services Director

The National Center for Life and Liberty

Feb 2018 - Jun 2021 (3 years 4 months)

Social Media Campaigns Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Digital Storytelling UX Strategy Creative Strategy Creative Direction Creative Team Management Brand Management Brand Strategy Brand Design Web Design Web Development Digital Marketing Video Editing Video Production Advertising

Creative Director

World News Group

Mar 2014 - Jan 2018 (3 years 10 months)

Led an award-winning team of eight creatives, directing integrated campaigns across print, digital, video, broadcast, and mobile. Managed 50+ branding and design projects, increased client engagement by 30%, partnered with executive leadership to drive strategy, and built high-performing creative teams focused on measurable business results.

Creative Director

The Adams Group

Apr 2008 - Feb 2014 (5 years 10 months)

Led the creative team for healthcare systems and diverse clients, developing strategic campaigns that increased audience engagement by 28% and earned multiple ADDY Awards. Partnered with agency leadership to deliver integrated brand campaigns, strengthen business development, and create measurable results in highly competitive, regulated industries.

Healthcare Marketing Brand Strategy Audience Insights Creative Strategy Creative Direction Creative Team Management Brand Management Brand Design Advertising Advertising Design Digital Advertising Design Advertising Campaign Management Concept Generation Ideation Agency Leadership Client Relationships Presentation Skills

Creative Director

Jackson Marketing

Jun 2000 - Mar 2008 (7 years 9 months)

Led creative strategy for a $25M–$50M agency, mentoring multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact campaigns. Expanded client brands from one market to nine, increased campaign effectiveness by 17%, and built results-driven creative that strengthened ROI, scaled growth, and consistently exceeded client objectives.