Michelle 'Mish' Leard
They really like me!
Working with different people under different circumstances can be challenging to be sure. It's also incredibly fulfilling. I've worked with some of the best, and here's what some of them had to say.
Colette O'Hara
Chief Strategy Officer
SaltWire Network
You won't find a more adaptable creative than Michelle. On any given day, I watched her transition from art direction to creative direction, from strategy to execution. And no matter what she was doing, she did it with pride.
She's one of those rare creatives who can see the big picture, delve into the business challenge and execute on the idea. She was always my go-to for brainstorming solutions to challenges and digging into what it would take to truly solve it. Our creative sessions were never anything short of fun and energizing! Her perspective always adds richness and value, her conviction constantly pushes you to look at things differently and her passion for great creative will inspire me for years to come.
Tyler MacLeod
Founder and Marketing Strategist
Rhyme + Reason
Michelle is a versatile, senior creative professional. For every challenge, regardless of size, Michelle seeks the relevant insight and strives for a creative idea that gets noticed.
More importantly, she develops ideas that can be executed on any scale, a trait that is always appreciated by those who have to work with a budget.
I owe a great deal to Michelle for illuminating many aspects of the industry early in my career. She is a patient teacher and a leader who is well liked and respected by everyone she works with.
Alex Liot
CMO
Atlantic Publishers Marketing Association
Great creative has always been table stakes (though Michelle’s is better than most), my strong endorsement is for her process.
I’ve been both an internal and external client of Michelle’s and she get’s me, how I work and how to get the most out of me. She asks good questions, the trick is to give her the nugget of truthcand your vision and she’ll bring it to life.
I would be glad to recommend Michelle if you want consistent, high quality delivery across multiple creative disciplines.
Brad Dykema
Copy Writer/Builder
Michelle is both an idea person, and a talented designer. The whole package when it comes to an
Art Director and Creative Director. Anyone who has her on their team is getting strategic thinking balanced with creative problem-solving, and can expect to see impressive results.
François Giroux
CCO, VP and Creative Director
Hawk Communications – Retired
“Michelle is simply one of the best conceptual designer in the region. She not only has experience with a range of clients and mediums, she has the ability to zero-in on a creative insight that gets a message noticed and delivers results. This is something that is not that common, and when it’s combined with impeccable art direction and design skills, what you really get in Michelle is a 1-person advertising department.”
