Creative strategist based in Calgary with hands-on experience across research, ideation, and copywriting for DTC e-commerce brands. I build and own concepts end to end—from audience insights to conversion-focused creative assets—while also grounding strategy in SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). I combine creative production (Figma and Adobe Creative Suite) with growth and search fundamentals, including implementing GEO approaches to improve visibility inside AI search and answer engines. Comfortable moving fast, iterating through structured critique, and delivering ready-to-launch web and ad creative.

Filip Grus

Creative strategist based in Calgary with hands-on experience across research, ideation, and copywriting for DTC e-commerce brands. I build and own concepts end to end—from audience insights to conversion-focused creative assets—while also grounding strategy in SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). I combine creative production (Figma and Adobe Creative Suite) with growth and search fundamentals, including implementing GEO approaches to improve visibility inside AI search and answer engines. Comfortable moving fast, iterating through structured critique, and delivering ready-to-launch web and ad creative.

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Creative strategist based in Calgary with hands-on experience across research, ideation, and copywriting for DTC e-commerce brands. I build and own concepts end to end—from audience insights to conversion-focused creative assets—while also grounding strategy in SEO and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO).

I combine creative production (Figma and Adobe Creative Suite) with growth and search fundamentals, including implementing GEO approaches to improve visibility inside AI search and answer engines. Comfortable moving fast, iterating through structured critique, and delivering ready-to-launch web and ad creative.

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Work Experience

Brand Representative & Marketer at Netflix Pop-Up Shop, Calgary
July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026
Represented the brand on the floor during the first test run of a Netflix pop-up shop in Calgary, handling guest engagement and on-site brand messaging. Supported a fast-paced retail activation by keeping the guest experience on-brand and consistent with the wider team.
Web Developer at Define Home Solutions CA
March 1, 2026 - Present
Delivered a full brand and web project end to end—strategy, design, copywriting, and technical SEO/GEO AI implementation. Worked as a lean, self-directed team of one, owning the concept through final delivery.
Founder & GEO Specialist at webrental.ca
January 1, 2026 - Present
Founded and runs an independent SEO/GEO practice, owning research, ideation, and content strategy end to end for client brands. Designed and built full client websites covering brand positioning, copy, and visual design. Applied Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to improve brand visibility inside AI search and answer engines, ahead of most competitors adopting it.
User Experience Designer
September 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026
Designed UX/UI and ad creative concepts for brand and product campaigns. Included full Instagram ad concepts for a DTC hair-health supplement brand—research, headline copy, and visual composition—iterating through structured critique to improve conversion and readability.

Education

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Qualifications

AI Search Operating System — Semrush (SEO, Generative AI, and GEO — Capstone Project)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
AI SEO: Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026
Generative Engine Optimization / SEO — IBM
January 11, 2030 - July 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Consumer Goods