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Mitch Cuthbert

Strategist, Creative Director

She is the founder, visionary and Creative Director of Baker Creative, an award-winning marketing and brand management firm.

Years of proven global experience

With more than 25+ years of knowledge and expertise in helping leaders and national brands overcome barriers to growth.

Educating and motivating executive audiences from coast to coast both in-person events and online webinars. She has trained top corporate in-house marketing departments to keep their teams current to stay on top of the latest technologies, strategies and relevant trends.

Leadership 20%
Strategies 20%
Technology 40%
Coaching 20%

Award-winning Multidisciplinary Designer, Strategist & Creative Art Director.

A business owner, podcaster, speaker, and influencer, Michele Cuthbert thrives on empowering people and brands to grow. Michele and her team design success strategies that cross industries, generations and industries to drive real change. Michele is an in-demand speaker throughout the US and has been featured on prominent media outlets such as Fast Company, HuffPost, Mashable, Fox New NY, PRWeek and Crane NY Business just to name a few. She was a Digital Strategist for a CBS affiliate for 2 years. She has presented speeches and training corporate workshops for Goldman Sach 10K, Weld, PRSA, Ohio Disabilities Conference and many more.

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About

Michele earned her stripes working in corporate America and at large advertising agencies with more than 20+ years in design, marketing, PR. Running her business for 25+ years in creative strategy, Creative direction. design. leadership, technology and business operations. She also has given back to the community by teaching at Capital University, Columbus College of Art and Design and Columbus State University.

My Education

Certified brand strategist
Cornelle University

Bachelor of Arts
Columbus Colleg of Art and Design

MASTER DEGREE 
Accepted to Pratt Institute, NY

executive programs  
• Tuck Executive Program, Dartmouth University
• 10k Small Business, Babson University
• Marathon Oil Executive Program

My Experience

Baker Creative
Founder, Strategist, Creative Director and Trainer

Fahlgren Mortine
Art Director

CBS 10TV
Digital Strategist and On-Air Talent

GSW
Graphic Designer

Dispatch Media Group
Art Director

*Full listing available upon request

Teaching Experience

capital university
Adjunct Professor

Columbus College of Art and Design
Adjunct Professor and Executive Continuing Ed Program, Adjunct Professor

Columbus State Community College
Adjunct Professor

Columbus Business First
Social Media Digital Expert and teacher

Ball Horticulture
AI Marketing training

Awards

  • Acquisition International Most Creative PR Specialist (Ohio) – 2022
  • Acquisition International Most Innovative Marketing & Brand Management Firm 2024 – Ohio
  • Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics Award – 2022
  • Better Business Bureau Torch Awards for Ethics finalist – 2021
  • Chief Marketer Market Like A Mother Awards – 2022
  • Communicator Award of Distinction; Websites, General Healthcare Services – 2022 (Fibromyalgia Wellness Center)
  • Communicator Awards, Distinction Winner in Individual Episodes – Business for B2B Podcasts- 2023 (Baker Creative BusHuddle)
  • Executive Elements Woman of the Week (WOW) – 2022
  • Graphic Design USA American Graphic Design Awards – 2023 (Benary)
  • Graphic Design USA Health + Wellness Awards – 2022 (OhioHealth)
  • Graphic Design USA Package Design Awards – 2024 (SunGro Growers Gold potting soil designed for the cannabis industry)
  • Graphic Design USA People to Watch – 2024 (Michele Cuthbert)
  • Healthcare Business Review Top 10 Healthcare Marketing Companies – 2022
  • Hermes Creative Awards – Gold Winner, Integrated Marketing Campaign – 2023 (Little Italy Ristorante)
  • Hermes Creative Awards – Gold Winner, Print Media/Advertising/Trade Show Exhibit – 2024 (Benary)
  • Hispanic Stars Rising: Volume III – 2022
  • MarCom Awards website element, podcast – honorable mention – 2022 (Baker Creative BusHuddle)
  • Ohio Business Best in Ohio Business – PR/Communications Agency – 2023
  • Ohio Business Best Workplaces in Ohio – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Ohio Business Ohio 500: 500 of the Most Influential People in Ohio – 2022, 2023 (Michele Cuthbert)

Past Speaking Events


• New England Society for Heathcare Communications-NESHco – AI webinar
• Great Lakes WBC Leadership Conference – AI
• PRSA Modern Communicator Conference – Leadership
• New Albany Chamber – Marketing
• State of Ohio Disability Conferences – AI level 1 and 2
• WELD Woman Conference – Human Capital
• Pickerington and Bexley Chambers – Marketing
• 10,000 Small Business Goldman Sach Webinar Leadership Series – AI and Leadership
• WELD National Corporate Webinar Series – Work-Life Balance
• Business First Social Media Camp Series – Social Media

Ways to work with Michele and her team

Planning & Reviews

Need a few hours or two to work through an idea or gut-check something you are about to take to market? We can train your staff virtually or on-location.
Hourly consulting is offered on a limited basis.

Business, Human Capital, Strategy & Insights

Whether you’re looking to reorganize, rebrand, or simply give your brand a refresh, Mitch is here to provide a clear roadmap to guide you to success.
Here are several ways they can deliver this training:
Crisis Management and Reputation Risk
• Stakeholder Communication
• Leadership Training
• Cross-Generational and Multi-Cultural Communication
• Customer Acquisition and Talent Retention to Boost Revenue
• Cultural Audits, Strategies and Management

Executive & Team Coaching

Mitch has worked with top-tier Fortune 500 companies, including Ball Horticulture, LBrands, Nationwide, and others. She excels at collaborating with leaders, whether one-on-one or in a team-building capacity. Frequently, Mitch is brought in to address talent gaps within teams, offering expertise in creative and art direction or serving as a fractional marketing leader to support CEOs and CMOs.

Board training

Michele can provide valuable board training by equipping board members with the knowledge and tools needed to effectively oversee and support brand strategy, AI strategy, marketing initiatives, reputation management and organizational growth.
Here are several ways they can deliver this training:
Strategic Brand Alignment, Brand Equity and Value Creation
Marketing Trends and Insights
Crisis Management and Reputation Risk
• Digital Transformation and Branding
• Stakeholder Communication
• Tailored Industry-Specific Training
• Cross-Generational and Multi-Cultural Communication
• Customer Acquisition and Talent Retention to Boost Revenue
• Cultural Audits, Strategies and Management

CONTACT

Baker Creative
[email protected]
614.8363845

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