Grant Cleland
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Noah Lalonde
Grant is a remarkable creative director whom I had the pleasure of working under as a content creator during my time at King Ursa. Throughout our collaboration, Grant consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and a passion for crafting engaging content that brought immense value to our clients. Working with Grant has been an inspiring and enriching experience. His ability to envision captivating concepts and his unique approach to problem solving have made a significant impact on the projects we collaborated on. Grant's profound understanding of our clients' needs allowed him to tailor content strategies that not only met their objectives but often exceeded their expectations. One of Grant's most outstanding qualities is his commitment to quality. He has an unwavering attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics, ensuring that every piece of content we produced was of the highest standard. Whether it was a social media campaign, a video production, or a written article, Grant meticulously reviewed and provided constructive feedback to refine the content until it reached its full potential. As a content creator under Grant's guidance, I was able to witness firsthand his dedication to fostering a collaborative and nurturing work environment. His adept project management skills helped our team maintain efficiency and stay on track, allowing us to consistently meet or exceed our clients' expectations. He encouraged open communication, actively sought and valued input from team members, and ensured that everyone's ideas were heard and respected. Beyond his professional expertise, Grant is a compassionate and approachable individual. He was always ready to provide guidance and mentorship, offering valuable insights that have contributed significantly to my growth as a content creator. I recommend Grant as a creative director to any organization seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record of producing outstanding content. His exceptional talents, collaborative spirit, and dedication to excellence make him a valuable asset to any team.
Ebrahim El Kalza
Grant has that rare and special blend of skills typically found in top-tier creative talent: Artistic wizardry and the gift of plying his craft to beautiful effect; the strategic smarts to fully grasp context; and the ability to discern the "great" from the simply "good enough". He's a wildly intelligent self-starter, innately curious and incredibly industrious with a nose for sniffing out fresh and compelling solutions to complex business challenges. Because he strives for (and so often achieves) excellence, he's consistently trusted with the agency's most important deliverables. I'm grateful to work with him and count him amongst my friends.
Noah Lalonde
Grant is a remarkable creative director whom I had the pleasure of working under as a content creator during my time at King Ursa. Throughout our collaboration, Grant consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and a passion for crafting engaging content that brought immense value to our clients. Working with Grant has been an inspiring and enriching experience. His ability to envision captivating concepts and his unique approach to problem solving have made a significant impact on the projects we collaborated on. Grant's profound understanding of our clients' needs allowed him to tailor content strategies that not only met their objectives but often exceeded their expectations. One of Grant's most outstanding qualities is his commitment to quality. He has an unwavering attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics, ensuring that every piece of content we produced was of the highest standard. Whether it was a social media campaign, a video production, or a written article, Grant meticulously reviewed and provided constructive feedback to refine the content until it reached its full potential. As a content creator under Grant's guidance, I was able to witness firsthand his dedication to fostering a collaborative and nurturing work environment. His adept project management skills helped our team maintain efficiency and stay on track, allowing us to consistently meet or exceed our clients' expectations. He encouraged open communication, actively sought and valued input from team members, and ensured that everyone's ideas were heard and respected. Beyond his professional expertise, Grant is a compassionate and approachable individual. He was always ready to provide guidance and mentorship, offering valuable insights that have contributed significantly to my growth as a content creator. I recommend Grant as a creative director to any organization seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record of producing outstanding content. His exceptional talents, collaborative spirit, and dedication to excellence make him a valuable asset to any team.
Ebrahim El Kalza
Grant has that rare and special blend of skills typically found in top-tier creative talent: Artistic wizardry and the gift of plying his craft to beautiful effect; the strategic smarts to fully grasp context; and the ability to discern the "great" from the simply "good enough". He's a wildly intelligent self-starter, innately curious and incredibly industrious with a nose for sniffing out fresh and compelling solutions to complex business challenges. Because he strives for (and so often achieves) excellence, he's consistently trusted with the agency's most important deliverables. I'm grateful to work with him and count him amongst my friends.
Noah Lalonde
Grant is a remarkable creative director whom I had the pleasure of working under as a content creator during my time at King Ursa. Throughout our collaboration, Grant consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and a passion for crafting engaging content that brought immense value to our clients. Working with Grant has been an inspiring and enriching experience. His ability to envision captivating concepts and his unique approach to problem solving have made a significant impact on the projects we collaborated on. Grant's profound understanding of our clients' needs allowed him to tailor content strategies that not only met their objectives but often exceeded their expectations. One of Grant's most outstanding qualities is his commitment to quality. He has an unwavering attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics, ensuring that every piece of content we produced was of the highest standard. Whether it was a social media campaign, a video production, or a written article, Grant meticulously reviewed and provided constructive feedback to refine the content until it reached its full potential. As a content creator under Grant's guidance, I was able to witness firsthand his dedication to fostering a collaborative and nurturing work environment. His adept project management skills helped our team maintain efficiency and stay on track, allowing us to consistently meet or exceed our clients' expectations. He encouraged open communication, actively sought and valued input from team members, and ensured that everyone's ideas were heard and respected. Beyond his professional expertise, Grant is a compassionate and approachable individual. He was always ready to provide guidance and mentorship, offering valuable insights that have contributed significantly to my growth as a content creator. I recommend Grant as a creative director to any organization seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record of producing outstanding content. His exceptional talents, collaborative spirit, and dedication to excellence make him a valuable asset to any team.
Ebrahim El Kalza
Grant has that rare and special blend of skills typically found in top-tier creative talent: Artistic wizardry and the gift of plying his craft to beautiful effect; the strategic smarts to fully grasp context; and the ability to discern the "great" from the simply "good enough". He's a wildly intelligent self-starter, innately curious and incredibly industrious with a nose for sniffing out fresh and compelling solutions to complex business challenges. Because he strives for (and so often achieves) excellence, he's consistently trusted with the agency's most important deliverables. I'm grateful to work with him and count him amongst my friends.
Noah Lalonde
Grant is a remarkable creative director whom I had the pleasure of working under as a content creator during my time at King Ursa. Throughout our collaboration, Grant consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and a passion for crafting engaging content that brought immense value to our clients. Working with Grant has been an inspiring and enriching experience. His ability to envision captivating concepts and his unique approach to problem solving have made a significant impact on the projects we collaborated on. Grant's profound understanding of our clients' needs allowed him to tailor content strategies that not only met their objectives but often exceeded their expectations. One of Grant's most outstanding qualities is his commitment to quality. He has an unwavering attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics, ensuring that every piece of content we produced was of the highest standard. Whether it was a social media campaign, a video production, or a written article, Grant meticulously reviewed and provided constructive feedback to refine the content until it reached its full potential. As a content creator under Grant's guidance, I was able to witness firsthand his dedication to fostering a collaborative and nurturing work environment. His adept project management skills helped our team maintain efficiency and stay on track, allowing us to consistently meet or exceed our clients' expectations. He encouraged open communication, actively sought and valued input from team members, and ensured that everyone's ideas were heard and respected. Beyond his professional expertise, Grant is a compassionate and approachable individual. He was always ready to provide guidance and mentorship, offering valuable insights that have contributed significantly to my growth as a content creator. I recommend Grant as a creative director to any organization seeking a visionary leader with a proven track record of producing outstanding content. His exceptional talents, collaborative spirit, and dedication to excellence make him a valuable asset to any team.
Ebrahim El Kalza
Grant has that rare and special blend of skills typically found in top-tier creative talent: Artistic wizardry and the gift of plying his craft to beautiful effect; the strategic smarts to fully grasp context; and the ability to discern the "great" from the simply "good enough". He's a wildly intelligent self-starter, innately curious and incredibly industrious with a nose for sniffing out fresh and compelling solutions to complex business challenges. Because he strives for (and so often achieves) excellence, he's consistently trusted with the agency's most important deliverables. I'm grateful to work with him and count him amongst my friends.
Experience
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King Ursa
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Creative Director
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Freelance
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Freelance Art Director, Creative Director
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2021
HUGE (Brooklyn, Detroit, Toronto, Washington, D.C.) Zulu Alpha Kilo TBWA\Chiat\Day NY Momentum (Chicago, Toronto) Citizen (New York, Irvine) The & Partnership (New York, Toronto) Leo Burnett (Toronto) Cossette sid lee lg2 Canopy Growth MLSE Target (Newfoundland) HUGE (Brooklyn, Detroit, Toronto, Washington, D.C.) Zulu Alpha Kilo TBWA\Chiat\Day NY Momentum (Chicago, Toronto) Citizen (New York, Irvine) The & Partnership (New York, Toronto) Leo Burnett (Toronto) Cossette sid lee lg2 Canopy Growth MLSE Target (Newfoundland)
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Leo Burnett Canada
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Art Director
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Apr 2015 - Mar 2017
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Zulu Alpha Kilo Inc.
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Art Director
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Apr 2013 - Mar 2015
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Blammo Worldwide
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intermediate Art Director
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Apr 2011 - Mar 2013
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Zulu Alpha Kilo Inc.
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Canada
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Designer
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Dec 2008 - May 2011
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Bruce Mau Design
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Canada
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Design Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
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Saugeen Golf Club
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Canada
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Greenskeeper
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Apr 2000 - Sep 2006
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