For over 25 years, I’ve built and transformed creative teams into strategic growth engines, leading brand launches, rebuilding in-house departments, and guiding campaigns that win market share. From luxury automotive to healthcare and nonprofit work, I’ve partnered with brands like BMW, Michelin, Men’s Wearhouse, Porsche, and national nonprofits to drive measurable impact. I fuse data, process, and creativity into a system that delivers bold ideas, executed flawlessly. I’ve mentored young creatives, led remote and on-site teams, and turned cost centers into ROI machines. If you’re looking for a leader who can develop the big idea, assemble the team to execute it, and measure its impact down to the last pixel and penny — we should talk.…

Michael Dean Bryant

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For over 25 years, I’ve built and transformed creative teams into strategic growth engines, leading brand launches, rebuilding in-house departments, and guiding campaigns that win market share. From luxury automotive to healthcare and nonprofit work, I’ve partnered with brands like BMW, Michelin, Men’s Wearhouse, Porsche, and national nonprofits to drive measurable impact. I fuse data, process, and creativity into a system that delivers bold ideas, executed flawlessly. I’ve mentored young creatives, led remote and on-site teams, and turned cost centers into ROI machines. If you’re looking for a leader who can develop the big idea, assemble the team to execute it, and measure its impact down to the last pixel and penny — we should talk.…

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For over 25 years, I’ve built and transformed creative teams into strategic growth engines, leading brand launches, rebuilding in-house departments, and guiding campaigns that win market share. From luxury automotive to healthcare and nonprofit work, I’ve partnered with brands like BMW, Michelin, Men’s Wearhouse, Porsche, and national nonprofits to drive measurable impact.

I fuse data, process, and creativity into a system that delivers bold ideas, executed flawlessly. I’ve mentored young creatives, led remote and on-site teams, and turned cost centers into ROI machines. If you’re looking for a leader who can develop the big idea, assemble the team to execute it, and measure its impact down to the last pixel and penny — we should talk.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Creative Director at Jackson Marketing
April 1, 2008 - August 26, 2025
Directed creative efforts for a $25M-$50M agency, leading a team of 110 employees to deliver innovative campaigns. Enhanced the agency’s creative output, resulting in a 17% increase in campaign effectiveness and client ROI. Successfully expanded brand reach from one market to nine markets, demonstrating effective scalability and strategic vision.
Creative Director at The Adams Group
March 1, 2014 - August 26, 2025
Led award-winning creative campaigns for hospital and healthcare system clients. Directed designers, writers, and digital content creators to build high-impact omnichannel campaigns. Developed breakthrough creative rooted in research and audience insights to drive measurable outcomes. Contributed to multiple Addy-winning campaigns that drove increased engagement and brand loyalty.
Creative Director at World News Group
February 1, 2018 - August 26, 2025
Executed digital, print, and social campaigns to elevate brand engagement and consistency. Delivered over 50 creative initiatives, consistently meeting timelines and KPIs. Spearheaded creative and launch of paid media campaigns, aligning creative vision with strategic brand goals using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Directed designers, writers, and digital content creators to build high-impact omnichannel campaigns. Partnered with executives to align creative output with long-term brand and content strategies.
Creative Director at The National Center for Life and Liberty
July 1, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Directed the full creative process from ideation to delivery, ensuring exceptional quality and impact. Spearheaded creative and launch of paid media campaigns, aligning creative vision with strategic brand goals using social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Directed designers, writers, and digital content creators to build high-impact omnichannel campaigns. Led digital storytelling and UX strategies that drove a 40% increase in donor conversion rates. Hired and developed a high-performing creative team through hands-on mentorship and leadership.
Creative Director at Jackson Marketing
April 1, 2008 - August 26, 2025
Directed creative efforts for a $25M-$50M agency, leading a team of 110 employees to deliver innovative campaigns. Enhanced the agency’s creative output, resulting in a 17% increase in campaign effectiveness and client ROI. Successfully expanded brand reach from one market to nine markets, demonstrating effective scalability and strategic vision.
Creative Director at The Adams Group
March 1, 2014 - August 26, 2025
Led award-winning creative campaigns for hospital and healthcare system clients. Directed designers, writers, and digital content creators to build high-impact omnichannel campaigns. Developed breakthrough creative rooted in research and audience insights to drive measurable outcomes. Contributed to multiple Addy-winning campaigns that drove increased engagement and brand loyalty.
Creative Director at World News Group
February 1, 2018 - August 26, 2025
Executed digital, print, and social campaigns to elevate brand engagement and consistency. Delivered over 50 creative initiatives, consistently meeting timelines and KPIs. Spearheaded creative and launch of paid media campaigns, aligning creative vision with strategic brand goals using Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Directed designers, writers, and digital content creators to build high-impact omnichannel campaigns. Partnered with executives to align creative output with long-term brand and content strategies.
Creative Director at The National Center for Life and Liberty
July 1, 2021 - August 26, 2025
Directed the full creative process from ideation to delivery, ensuring exceptional quality and impact. Spearheaded creative and launch of paid media campaigns, aligning creative vision with strategic brand goals using Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Directed designers, writers, and digital content creators to build high-impact omnichannel campaigns. Led digital storytelling and UX strategies that drove a 40% increase in donor conversion rates. Hired and developed a high-performing creative team through hands-on mentorship and leadership.
Creative Director at Jackson Marketing
April 1, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Directed creative efforts for a $25M-$50M agency, leading a team of 110 employees to deliver innovative campaigns. Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset by driving efficiency and campaign effectiveness. Enhanced the agency’s creative output, resulting in a 17% increase in campaign effectiveness and client ROI. Expanded brand reach from one market to nine markets, showing scalable strategic vision.
Creative Director at The Adams Group
March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Healthcare marketing leadership: led award-winning campaigns for hospital and healthcare system clients. Directed designers, writers, and digital content creators to build high-impact omnichannel campaigns. Developed breakthrough creative rooted in research and audience insights to drive measurable outcomes. Contributed to multiple Addy-winning campaigns that drove increased engagement and brand loyalty.
Creative Director at World News Group
February 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Multi-platform strategy: executed digital, print, and social campaigns to elevate brand engagement and consistency. Project management excellence: delivered over 50 creative initiatives, consistently meeting timelines and KPIs. Digital-social campaign execution: spearheaded the creative and launch of paid media campaigns, aligning creative vision with strategic brand goals across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Led creative teams to build high-impact omnichannel campaigns and partnered with executives to align output with long-term brand and content strategies.
Creative Director at The National Center for Life and Liberty
July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Campaign oversight from ideation to delivery, ensuring exceptional quality and impact. Digital-social campaigns: paid media launches aligning creative with strategic brand goals on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Creative team leadership: directed designers, writers, and digital content creators for omnichannel campaigns. Digital & fundraising strategy: led digital storytelling and UX strategies that drove a 40% increase in donor conversion rates. Team development: hired and developed a high-performing creative team through mentorship and leadership.
Creative Director at JACKSON MARKETING
April 1, 2008 - October 1, 2025
Directed creative efforts for a $25M-$50M agency, leading a team of 110 employees to deliver innovative campaigns.
Creative Director at THE ADAMS GROUP
March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2025
Led award-winning healthcare campaigns for hospital and healthcare system clients; directed designers, writers, and digital content creators to build high-impact omnichannel campaigns; developed brand-building work rooted in research and audience insights; contributed to Addy-winning campaigns driving engagement and loyalty.
Creative Director at WORLD NEWS GROUP
February 1, 2018 - October 1, 2025
Multi-platform strategy; delivered 50+ creative initiatives; spearheaded digital-social campaigns across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube; directed designers, writers, and digital content creators to build omnichannel campaigns; partnered with executives to align creative output with long-term brand and content strategies.
Creative Director at THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR LIFE AND LIBERTY
July 1, 2021 - October 1, 2025
Campaign oversight; digital-social paid media campaigns; creative team leadership; digital & fundraising strategy that led to a 40% increase in donor conversion rates; hired and developed a high-performing creative team through mentorship and leadership.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025
Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2025

Qualifications

Driver’s License
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Driver’s License
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025
Supervising experience
January 11, 2030 - August 26, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Retail, Education, Government
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