MICHAEL L. ALBERT 10 3 9 G r i sw o l d S t . S E , G r a n d R a p i d s , M i c h i g a n 4 9 5 0 7

303.506.2749 / MichaelAlbert@Outlook.com

PROFILE - Accomplished marketing professional able to contribute 16 years of experience in Marketing, Advertising, Design, Production, and Creative Management to a driven environment. Willing to contribute as well as learn. Capable of leading, directing and managing team members, contractors, subs and service providers.

! Creative Director, Producer & Professional Photographer

! Custom Photo & Video Editor – Adobe/Final

! Content Development of Motion, Print & Graphics

! Custom Design of Marketing & Advertising Campaigns

! Sales, Consulting, & Production Management

! Aerial Drone Pilot for Still & Videography Capture

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Nü D i g i t a l C r e a t i v e S e r v i c e s , LL C – Principal (2011 – Present) ! Established and grew local business to successful nationwide platform with a broad-based clientele. ! Generate and produced business solutions to cultivate clients’ significance in the marketplace through custom advertising plans. ! Attained high volume of word-of-mouth referrals based on respectable professional reputation. ! Provided pro bono services and sponsorships to not-for-profit organizations to assist with fundraising events.

ML A P H O T O NI X P ho t o g r a p hy , L L C – Principal (2002 – 2011)

! Attained highly respectable professional reputation through referrals from extensive photography in the community. ! Provided pro bono photography services to many charitable and not-for-profit organizations. ! Integral start-up contributor to initial success of two local promotion agencies.

El e v a t i o n Cr e a t i o n , L L C – Account Executive/Creative Director (2007-2010)

! Instrumental in sales, consulting, project production while also acting as in-house staff photographer ! Attained highly respectable professional reputation through word-of-mouth referrals. ! Grew local success to nationwide platform and opportunity. ! Pro-bono participant in a large number of fundraising events for not-for-profit organizations.

Al l I n P r o m o t i o n s , In c . – Marketing Director & Photographer (2006 – 2007)

! Strategized, developed and implemented all print and web-based sales and marketing collateral. ! Initiated, planned and managed on-premise marketing and promotions for events & trade shows. ! Developed and managed Royal Flush energy drink concept including logo, packaging, race team and merchandise. ! Designed, produced, managed, budgeted, directed, photographed, and edited Amateur Poker Tour calendars, “Amateur Poker

Tour: The Magazine,” and “The Denver Sports Guide.”

Ey e C a n d y G r a p h i c s , LLC – Account Executive & Project Manager (2006 – 2007) ! Managed business development including new and existing client accounts while creating further business. ! Developed and maintained client relationships by consulting and providing creative graphics solutions. ! Managed oversight of all production, installation, and quality control of client projects.

Im a g e M a ga z i n e , In c . – Staff Photographer (2004 – 2007)

! Attended weekly production meetings helping to concept and plan for future magazine issues. ! Photographed & edited assignment based print and web editorial imagery ! Helped to plan, produce then document a multitude of fashion and musical events.

Xy l e m C C I , I n c . – Sales Executive & Photographer (2004 – 2005)

! Lead business development efforts to identify potential clients, develop leads and close large FLASH website deals. ! Consulted on major advertising & marketing campaigns, including brainstorming, strategizing on national brand campaigns. ! Photographed custom content for major campaigns such as Chipotle, Gorilla Glue, Jimmy Johns Subs, and Miniat Meats.

Mi k e ’ s C a m e r a , I n c . – Digital Imaging Specialist, Video Lab Manager, & Photographer (2002 – 2005)

! Assumed management and operations of video lab, increased productivity and sales. ! Photographed annual Bolder Boulder race, March of Dimes Walk, Boulder Creek Fest, trade shows, and networking events. ! Promoted to Digital Imaging department, excelled in sales, customer service, Adobe Creative Suite software, photographic

scanning, retouching, custom printing and production.

EDUCATION – San Diego Mesa College-Mira Mesa, Ca – 1993-1995 & Palomar College-San Marcos, CA – 1992-1994

NOTABLE SKILLS – Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro 10, PhotoMatix HDR, Microsoft Office and WordPress