Samuel Cleary

Creative Director at Kikoff

Samuel Cleary has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various roles and industries. Samuel is currently working as the Creative Director at Kikoff since May 2022. Prior to this, they operated their own website, samuelcleary.com, where they served as a Creative Director and Creative Strategist for early-stage startups in the fashion, tech, and DTC manufacturing sectors, leveraging their 8+ years of experience.

From 2019 to 2021, Samuel worked at Curology as a Senior Copywriter & Male Audience Lead, focusing on strategy and growth. Before that, they held multiple roles at Yidio, including Content Manager & Project Manager from 2017 to 2017 and Content Manager from 2016 to 2017.

In 2014, Samuel founded LolaLingo, a Spain-based startup specializing in multilingual brand development, where they served as the Founder & Creative Director until 2016. During this time, they successfully acquired brand consulting and development contracts with European startups and managed over 20 projects as a Creative Director in 2015.

Samuel's earlier experience includes working as an Instructor at SmileTalking Media in South Korea from 2013 to 2014, where they taught Business-English courses and assisted in curriculum development. Samuel also worked as a Marketing Representative at The University of Iowa from 2013 to 2014 and as a Public Relations Intern at Independence Blue Cross in 2013.

Additionally, Samuel has volunteered as a University Ambassador for Surfrider Foundation Europe in 2013, where they undertook duties such as canvassing, presenting at local schools and businesses, and organizing promotional initiatives. Samuel also worked as a Content Writer/Blogger at Social Compass from 2012 to 2013.

Overall, Samuel Cleary has a comprehensive background in creative direction, copywriting, brand development, project management, and teaching, and has worked with various companies and startups throughout their career.

Samuel Cleary pursued their higher education at the University of Iowa from 2010 to 2014. However, no specific degree or field of study are mentioned for this time period. In 2013, they also briefly attended the Universidad de Pais Vasco, but again, no specific degree or field of study information is given.

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