Michael Herman Email & Phone Number

Vancouver, BC, CA

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration, synchronizing efforts across Lighting, FX, and Design departments to drive (Emmy® 2023 Winner) Young Jedi Adventures on Disney+ to success.
• Facilitated high-level meetings with interdisciplinary teams, including artists, supervisors, and producers, to discuss client feedback, internal stakeholder expectations, and project status.
• Demonstrated exceptional delivery reliability, consistently meeting tight deadlines for episode releases and retakes to high-profile clients, including Disney and Lucasfilm.
• Fostered strong client relationships through proactive communication, ensuring clear understanding of project timelines, expectations, and deliverables.
• Implemented effective organizational strategies, leveraging meetings and task assignments to align multiple departments and ensure achievement of production objectives.

• Served as Production Assistant on the high-profile post-production project, Apple TV's Shantaram, supporting the team from inception to delivery, ensuring seamless execution and timely completion.
• Coordinated and distributed episode render packages to studios and clients, facilitating feedback and collaboration, and driving project progression.
• Facilitated cross-functional meetings, bringing together artists, supervisors, and producers from diverse departments to discuss client feedback, internal stakeholder expectations, and project status.
• Successfully outsourced specialized tasks, such as rotoscoping and tracking, to external studios, leveraging strategic partnerships to optimize resource allocation and enhance project quality.
• Utilized online workflow systems to centralize and relay client feedback to artists and production teams, ensuring clear communication, prompt issue resolution, and high-quality deliverables.

• Spearheaded production and project management for multiple XR products and prototypes, driving agile development for PC and Meta Quest platforms.
• Directed cross-functional teams of animators, developers, and artists to bring creative visions to life, ensuring cohesive and high-quality output.
• Maintained rigorous quality control standards, overseeing technical and audiovisual elements from concept to delivery across multiple PC and Meta Quest products.
• Facilitated effective communication and collaboration through regular team and company meetings, providing clear updates on production goals, assignments, and progress.

• Multidisciplinary Project Management Expertise: Proven track record of successfully managing marketing and creative projects, adapting to diverse environments, and delivering results-driven solutions.
• Brand Narrative Strategist: Utilized expertise in storytelling and narrative development to craft compelling brand identities, resonating with target audiences and driving engagement.
• Strategic Marketing Advisor: Provided high-impact consulting services, developing and implementing tailored marketing strategies that drive business growth, enhance brand presence, and foster meaningful connections.

• Marketing Project Manager & Creative Lead: Produced and edited video content, driving marketing campaigns and brand engagement through compelling visual storytelling.
• Immersive Experience Designer: Conceptualized and crafted narratives for innovative VR and XR experiences, pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling.
• AI Innovation Pioneer: Spearheaded the integration of GPT-3 in XR experiences, enabling real-time interactive characters and revolutionizing the future of immersive storytelling.
• Cross-Functional Project Lead: Successfully produced, developed, and wrote "Virtually Picasso," showcasing expertise in managing complex projects from concept to delivery.

• Collaborated with Steve DiPaola, renowned university professor, to design and develop a groundbreaking XR narrative research project leveraging GPT-3 technology, driving innovation in immersive storytelling and.

• Successfully project-managed the creation of "Paradyso", a highly acclaimed collectable-based exploration game, ensuring timely delivery, team collaboration, and exceptional quality, resulting in six class award.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Visual Content Creator: Captured high-quality photographs for Realtor listings, enhancing property showcases and driving engagement.
• Marketing Materials Designer: Developed visually appealing business cards, flyers, and brochures for diverse clients, elevating their brand presence and marketing efforts.
• Digital Media Producer: Edited and produced immersive virtual tours and videos for Realtor listings, showcasing properties in an engaging and interactive format.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Strategic Marketing Advisor: Provided expert guidance to diverse clients and independent contractors, driving business growth through tailored marketing solutions.
• Visual Content Specialist: Captured high-quality photographs for Realtor listings, enhancing property showcases and driving engagement.
• Creative Designer: Developed visually appealing marketing materials, including business cards, flyers, and brochures, for various clients, elevating their brand presence.
• Digital Media Producer: Edited and produced immersive virtual tours and videos for Realtor listings, showcasing properties in an engaging and interactive format.

• Spearheaded the development of "Off by Heart", a complex 2D point-and-click interactive narrative game, featuring four distinct potential endings, showcasing adaptive storytelling and dynamic narrative design.
• Successfully managed project scope, timeline, and resources to deliver a polished and immersive gaming experience.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Interactive Arts And Technology

Activities and Societies: Presenter at the FCAT Undergraduate Conference in 2021

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Diploma, Motion Picture Arts

Activities and Societies: Produced an award winning video for the North Vancouver Business Excellence Awards in 2013