Bart Cleveland

Brand and Advertising Expert - Creative Career Yoda - Helping companies and individuals succeed using their creativity

Bart Cleveland is a renowned figure in the advertising industry with a career spanning over 30 years, during which he worked with major brands like The Ritz-Carlton, James Hardie Siding, Coca-Cola, and CNN.

He currently focuses on guiding marketers and agencies in cultivating customer advocacy through the ACES℠ relationship development program, and assisting creative professionals in advancing their careers via the Job Propulsion Lab℠.

Bart is the founder of the Job Propulsion Lab and has held key positions in various organizations, including ACES Branding, McKee Wallwork Cleveland, and Sawyer Riley Compton.

He is also known for his contributions to the industry as the creator of Ad Age's popular blog, Small Agency Diary, and as a co-author of the book, 'The Get A Job Workshop: How To Find Your Way To A Creative Career In Advertising.'

A sought-after speaker, Bart shares insights on consumer development and the future of advertising at prestigious events like SXSW, Ad Age's Small Agency Conference, BOLO, and The One Show Creative Week.

Bart's educational background includes studying Fine Art at Paris Junior College and Advertising Arts at Texas A&M University-Commerce. He has also served as an instructor at The Creative Circus.