Creative for my brand name

As a small business owner, I am looking for a creative to design a logo from scratch for my brand name. I have a general idea of what I am looking for, but I am open to all suggestions that the designer may have. I am hoping to find a great individual who takes the initiative to create an innovative logo that conveys my brand in a strong manner. Experience in logo design and other professional design materials is essential. I am open to reviewing any prior work, proposals and portfolios for the project. The designer should be able to commit to the project until the desired result is achieved.