Shannon Gabor

About Shannon Gabor

Scaling a people-first, enterprise-ready creative agency that builds brands with clarity, purpose, and the systems to deliver.I’m a founder, brand strategist, and creative partner with 20+ years of experience helping brands grow and the teams behind them thrive.As CEO of Clever Creative, I’ve led an independent agency built to support today’s brand and marketing leaders. From defining a brand’s “why” to launching its expression across every channel, we bridge the strategy–to–execution gap with insight, design, and tools that flex with your team.We work across industries and models—from B2B to B2C—helping clients operationalize strategy and visual identity into clear, consistent marketing and creative. Whether building from scratch or evolving what’s working, we plug in as your embedded brand team: fast, thoughtful, and built for momentum.Clever clients include Mattel, Dhar Mann Studios, Netflix, VCA Animal Hospitals, Trident Seafoods, StretchLab, PowerCrunch, and The Beverly Hilton Hotel.Brand BuildingWe define what makes your brand unmistakable—and scalable.Positioning • Personas • Architecture • Visual + Verbal Identity • GuidelinesCreative DesignWe design for connection—making every touchpoint work harder.Creative Direction • Packaging • UX/UI • Print + Digital • Retail + MerchMarketingWe create content and campaigns that build relevance and momentum.Campaigns • Social • Paid Media • Influencer Kits • ExperientialAt our core, we believe branding isn’t about outputs—it’s about outcomes. In a noisy world, clarity is the new creative currency—and the best ideas create real connection and long-term value. Branding for the people is our motto because we believe the best brands begin and end with people—the ones who create them and the ones they’re made to serve.I’m scaling Clever with intention: investing in people, deepening partnerships, and building toward sustainable growth and future-aligned opportunities.

Experience

1. Chief Member

   Chief

   Jul 2021 — Present

   Chief is a private network built to drive more women into positions of power and keep them there. Chief is the only organization specifically designed for senior women leaders to strengthen their leadership journey, cross-pollinate ideas across industries, and affect change from the top down.

Education

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Fine Arts, Communications

  1994 — 1998

• University of Southern California

  Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design and Visual Communications