Founded and operated a full-service creative studio delivering branding, content, and visual storytelling solutions for national and global clients including Nike, Xfinity, State Farm, Windermere, and Cisco. Led end-to-end brand development, copy and content creation, visual systems, photography, and cross-channel execution. Partnered closely with clients and marketing teams to ensure cohesive brand presence across web, digital, social, and print.
Donna Leathers
Branding & Content Development Leader
Brand-focused creative professional with 15+ years of experience developing and executing integrated brand systems across digital, social, web, and visual channels. Combines strategic brand thinking with hands-on execution including copywriting, content creation, design, and campaign development. Highly effective at translating brand vision into cohesive, scalable content across platforms.
Professional Experience
Managed brand voice and visual identity for multiple consumer and lifestyle brands. Created branded graphics, copy, and content calendars while maintaining consistency across platforms. Supported brand growth through cohesive storytelling and strategic content execution.
Served as liaison between creative and engineering teams, ensuring brand consistency across digital products. Developed CSS styles, design systems, and best-practice guidelines for international distribution.
Led website redesign from concept through implementation. Developed wireframes, content structure, and visual assets supporting overall brand positioning.
Core Expertise
- Brand Strategy & Integrated Branding
- Content Development & Copywriting
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Visual Storytelling & Campaign Development
- Creative Direction & Concept Development
- Social Media Content & Brand Voice
- Web & Digital Content
- HTML / CSS & UX Fundamentals
- Photography & Visual Asset Creation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Brand Stewardship
Education
Bachelor of Science, Multimedia & Design
The Art Institutes, Portland, OR
Additional Studies: Computer Science & English
University of Montana