Katie Cantu
Executive Creative Director + Head of Strategy at MindHandle- Claim this Profile
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Michael Koch
I can list with 100% conviction that working with Katie was an amazing enjoyable experience for me in many ways. Katie's demeanor and professionalism are matched only by her ability to understand and develop the plan and objectives. While I worked at Samsung, we worked together on creative work for a trade show presentation that was overwhelmingly well received. It could not have been done without her. I wish everyone had the opportunity to work with Katie and her unique abilities to story tell and be the creative dynamic person she is. Highly recommended with no reservation.
Craig Mewbourne
Katie is a rarity. Having assumed and excelled in account, creative and strategic roles, she brings wildly imaginative solutions to the table, which are both practical and on brief (which she will polish so that other team members are equipped and empowered to bring more of the same). She can take your mediocre idea and make it stellar, or call it on being subpar in a way that adds fresh perspective and a path to a better one. Katie leads by both example and words, learns from every interaction, and is a credit to her team and agency every day.
Michael Koch
I can list with 100% conviction that working with Katie was an amazing enjoyable experience for me in many ways. Katie's demeanor and professionalism are matched only by her ability to understand and develop the plan and objectives. While I worked at Samsung, we worked together on creative work for a trade show presentation that was overwhelmingly well received. It could not have been done without her. I wish everyone had the opportunity to work with Katie and her unique abilities to story tell and be the creative dynamic person she is. Highly recommended with no reservation.
Craig Mewbourne
Katie is a rarity. Having assumed and excelled in account, creative and strategic roles, she brings wildly imaginative solutions to the table, which are both practical and on brief (which she will polish so that other team members are equipped and empowered to bring more of the same). She can take your mediocre idea and make it stellar, or call it on being subpar in a way that adds fresh perspective and a path to a better one. Katie leads by both example and words, learns from every interaction, and is a credit to her team and agency every day.
Michael Koch
I can list with 100% conviction that working with Katie was an amazing enjoyable experience for me in many ways. Katie's demeanor and professionalism are matched only by her ability to understand and develop the plan and objectives. While I worked at Samsung, we worked together on creative work for a trade show presentation that was overwhelmingly well received. It could not have been done without her. I wish everyone had the opportunity to work with Katie and her unique abilities to story tell and be the creative dynamic person she is. Highly recommended with no reservation.
Craig Mewbourne
Katie is a rarity. Having assumed and excelled in account, creative and strategic roles, she brings wildly imaginative solutions to the table, which are both practical and on brief (which she will polish so that other team members are equipped and empowered to bring more of the same). She can take your mediocre idea and make it stellar, or call it on being subpar in a way that adds fresh perspective and a path to a better one. Katie leads by both example and words, learns from every interaction, and is a credit to her team and agency every day.
Michael Koch
I can list with 100% conviction that working with Katie was an amazing enjoyable experience for me in many ways. Katie's demeanor and professionalism are matched only by her ability to understand and develop the plan and objectives. While I worked at Samsung, we worked together on creative work for a trade show presentation that was overwhelmingly well received. It could not have been done without her. I wish everyone had the opportunity to work with Katie and her unique abilities to story tell and be the creative dynamic person she is. Highly recommended with no reservation.
Craig Mewbourne
Katie is a rarity. Having assumed and excelled in account, creative and strategic roles, she brings wildly imaginative solutions to the table, which are both practical and on brief (which she will polish so that other team members are equipped and empowered to bring more of the same). She can take your mediocre idea and make it stellar, or call it on being subpar in a way that adds fresh perspective and a path to a better one. Katie leads by both example and words, learns from every interaction, and is a credit to her team and agency every day.
Experience
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MindHandle
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Creative Director + Head of Strategy
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Sep 2021 - Present
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Multi-Hyphen Creative
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United States
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Advertising Services
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Executive Creative Director + Founder
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Mar 2017 - Sep 2021
🎂 Nothing Bundt Cakes ⎮ 🌎 Samsung 🍔 Wendy's ⎮ ✈️ American Airlines 🧺 all Laundry ⎮ 🌶 Chili's Global 🐔 Raising Cane's ⎮ 💉 Texas Health 🧖🏽♀️ Eclipse Med ⎮ 🎳 Main Event 🌮 On the Border ⎮➕ Baylor Scott & White 🎂 Nothing Bundt Cakes ⎮ 🌎 Samsung 🍔 Wendy's ⎮ ✈️ American Airlines 🧺 all Laundry ⎮ 🌶 Chili's Global 🐔 Raising Cane's ⎮ 💉 Texas Health 🧖🏽♀️ Eclipse Med ⎮ 🎳 Main Event 🌮 On the Border ⎮➕ Baylor Scott & White
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Ignite Partnership LLC
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Creative Director + Strategist
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Apr 2013 - Jan 2018
🌎 Samsung ⎮ 🍕 Pizza Hut 🍷 Rex Goliath Wines ⎮ 💻 Microsoft 🔌 Qualcomm ⎮ 🎧 ZAGG ⎮ ✈️ Flexjet 🌯 Mission Foods ⎮👩👧The Family Place • Guided a talented team of artists and writers • Led the creative department as head of strategy and copywriting • Pitched agency perspective and proprietary processes to prospective clients • Directed agency-authored content and spearheaded social platforms • Presented creative work and conducted strategic client workshops STRATEGIST / COPYWRITER • Uncovered opportunities and obstacles for top-tier brands • Authored actionable and inspiring creative briefs • Qualified and quantified client- and agency-provided assumptions • Developed go-to-market strategies for products and services • Authored compelling creative content SENIOR BRAND MANAGER • Explored consumer insights • Developed strategic brand positioning • Mentored junior account team members • Led new business propositions and developed supporting presentations • Nurtured client relationships
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Culture Farm
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Copywriter + Brand Strategist
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
🏅 Red Bull ⎮ 🐮 MOOYAH ⎮ 🏢 Regus 🍺 Twin Peaks ⎮ 🍪 Nestle Tollhouse Cafe 🍃 New Leaf ⎮ 🍗 Cowboy Chicken I helped clients develop targeted, innovative advertising solutions that drove consumer action. I learned the importance of relationships and the power of superior service when a client paid me the ultimate compliment—following me from my previous gig. • Authored creative copy and led brainstorms • Developed brand strategy and guided campaign execution • Uncovered actionable insights and designed focus groups for new product launches • Pitched strategic direction and creative to prospective clients • Responsible for client-facing communication of creative
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slwm
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Marketing Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Marketing + Sales Communications Executive
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Feb 2011 - Jun 2012
🛋 Pier 1 Imports ⎮ 👖Dickies Clothing 🍃 New Leaf ⎮ 🐾 Virbac USA I helped clients streamline the development and production of customized printing and marketing solutions. Ultimately, I learned the art of sales and the power of presence. • Created tailored communication campaigns • Implemented industry-leading marketing technology and streamlined production • Innovatively prospected to develop new business • Developed and maintained strong client rapport • Directed projects from inception to creative production
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Texas Roadhouse
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Local Store Marketing Coordinator
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Oct 2008 - Nov 2010
I was in charge of cultivating connections and building business. And in true southern fashion, I learned that a warm smile and a firm handshake go a long way. • Planned local store campaigns and developed promotional calendars • Collaborated with regional franchisees to drive sales via marketing • Wrote copy for in-store POS materials • Managed local marketing team and franchise fundraisers • Worked with corporate to maintain brand consistency at a store-level I was in charge of cultivating connections and building business. And in true southern fashion, I learned that a warm smile and a firm handshake go a long way. • Planned local store campaigns and developed promotional calendars • Collaborated with regional franchisees to drive sales via marketing • Wrote copy for in-store POS materials • Managed local marketing team and franchise fundraisers • Worked with corporate to maintain brand consistency at a store-level
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Education
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University of North Texas
BA, Journalism (Creative Advertising)