Michael Pearson Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Currently serve as the communications expert for Global Operations. Lead the conceptualization, development and implementation of business-critical communications strategies, plans and tactics. Serve as a consultant to the senior leadership team on all critical communications opportunities and challenges arising in Global Operations.Lead the development, enhancement and execution of Global Operations crisis communication processes and activities. Develop and lead the implementation of an annual fiscal year integrated communications strategy, resulting in meeting continuous improvement goals and scaling department services.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Managed the development and implementation of business-critical communications strategies, plans and tactics. Responsible for the development, enhancement and execution of Operations crises communications processes, evolving the competency of communications across Operations and helping to ensure alignment and protection of the Steelcase brand. Worked with senior leaders to develop strategies to launch key initiatives/messaging critical to transforming culture. Responsible for developing and growing the Global Operations Communications team.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Hired for the specific mission of creating and managing a new communications department supporting 8,000 global employees, 13 manufacturing centers and 14 distribution centers on three continents.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Provided overall management for marketing communications projects, determined the creative outputs and methods for projects, and managed all pertinent resources, both in-house and with vendor firms. Contributed to the development of client projects, from concept design to final execution. Projects included a broad variety of tactics, ranging from online tools to print collateral, meeting and event support, research reports, videos and more―all in support of strategic objectives. Clients included Cummins, Steelcase, Guardian Glass and the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area, United States

Founded Pearson Creative as a full-service marketing communications agency serving regional, national, and international clients. Led dynamic, cross-functional teams that designed and implemented strategic, creative communication solutions for b2b and b2c client’s internal and external communications goals.Executed and implemented a variety of communications projects in the U.S., Asia Pacific and Europe for global manufacturing clients including Dow Automotive, Dow Wire and Cable, and General Dynamics; for regional corporate clients including Spectrum Health, Gordon Food Service, Amway, and Steelcase; and for government, local and non-profit clients including the Department of Homeland Security, Lake Michigan Credit Union, United Way, and Spectrum Health Hospice.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Served as producer, writer and director for a wide range of productions that included corporate communication, documentaries and music videos. Worked with clients to develop creative strategies and concepts. Managed production personnel and project logistics. Highlight experiences include helicopter filming, directing historical re-enactments, and producing long form music videos. Clients included Gordon Food Service, Zondervan Publishing, Rich DeVos and DC Talk.

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Managed crews, studio and production equipment. Experience shooting video, 16mm and 35mm film. Designed sets and lighting for commercial and corporate productions. Extensive experience lighting and filming food and beverage products. Clients included Meijer, Spartan Stores, Wolverine World Wide, Amway and The Dow Chemical Company.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Managed studio sound stage, prepped light/grip trucks, serviced production equipment. Worked as grip, dolly grip, and gaffer. Clients included Steelcase and Amway.

Ba, College Of Communication Arts & Sciences

Aa, Theater Arts