Open for freelance

Ally Blunt RGD

She / Her / Elle

  • Branding
  • Marketing
  • Strategy

Ally Blunt RGD

I've spent most of my career helping teams take complex work and turn it into something manageable. Over the last 10+ years, I've worked across technology, marketing, agency, and financial services environments, supporting everything from system implementations and platform integrations to marketing initiatives, operational improvements, and cross-functional projects. While the industries and projects have changed, the work has often been the same: bringing people together, creating clarity around priorities, and helping teams move forward. My background in marketing and creative work has shaped the way I approach project delivery. I understand that successful projects aren't just about plans and timelines. They depend on understanding the people involved, translating between different perspectives, and keeping the work connected to what it's ultimately meant to accomplish. I'm naturally drawn to roles that sit between groups. I enjoy connecting business needs with practical execution and making sure important details don't get lost along the way. Whether working with clients, stakeholders, vendors, creative teams, or technical teams, I focus on building strong relationships and creating enough structure for good work to happen. The common thread throughout my career has been helping people make progress. Give me a complicated project, competing priorities, and a room full of stakeholders, and I'm usually happiest figuring out how to move things forward.

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Member since May 16, 2018

Owner / Operator @ Blunt Consulting

Skills

  • Branding
  • Marketing
  • Strategy
  • Brand Strategy
  • Corporate Communications
  • Creative Direction
  • Design Management
  • Web Design

I'm an RGD Member because...

“I'm an RGD Member because I value being part of the broader design community. While I originally joined for the professional designation, I now value the networking opportunities, continued learning, and staying informed on evolving industry practices, accessibility standards, and emerging technologies.”

The best advice I've ever received is...

“A teacher in high school once encouraged me to pursue graphic design rather than specialize in a single discipline like photography, typography, or illustration. That advice gave me the opportunity to explore different creative fields, develop a broader skill set, and build a career that has taken me in directions I never anticipated.”

You should hire me because...

“I'm Blunt by name and by nature! I bring a direct approach, creative thinking, and a healthy sense of humour to everything I do. I love connecting people, untangling complicated challenges, and turning big ideas into something real. I'm not afraid to ask the tough questions, but I'm always ready to roll up my sleeves and help.”