Michael Watson Email & Phone Number

Pickerington, Oh, Us

I host, interview guest while i also illustrate their character or them as a comic character. Once a week on Wednesday at 8pm est. We are over 280 episodes. The show has become a great way to promote creatives raising over $10K towards creator's kickstarter fund raisers.

Hosting panels with discussions on several topics ranging from education to popular geek topics. Also Moderating for creatives and celebrities.

• Designed custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision andensuring satisfaction with final product.• Conducted live painting demonstrations during events or workshops toshowcase artistic process while educating viewers about techniquesused throughout each piece''s creation stage.• Enhanced artistic projects by incorporating innovative techniques andmaterials for impactful visual presentations.• Sold original art pieces through online platforms, gallery exhibitions,and direct customer interactions, generating consistent revenue streamswhile maintaining active artist presence within community.• Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.• Created concept designs and sketches to develop images and scenes.• Drawing card sets for Black Panther, Endgame, Ant Man 2, MarvelLegends, Marvel Masterpieces, X-men, and more.

Pickerington, Ohio, United States

I have worked on several different freelance and commission projects for business, and private clients. From Logo design, to page layouts, story boards, illustrations, covers, invitations, tattoo designs, presentations and more.

I have several roles at Freestyle Komics- Publisher, Lead Creative Artist, Senior Promotional Designer, Intern Manager, salesAchieved financial goals through effective budget management of 14titles, reducing overhead costs without compromising output quality.• Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining highest level ofproduct quality.• Championed diversity initiatives within organization to promoteinclusive hiring practices and diverse representation in publishedworks.• Oversaw the publication of multiple(14) successful titles, resulting inhigh sales figures and positive reviews.• Established clear communication channels among team members tofacilitate collaboration on projects with tight deadlines.• Directed concept development meetings with creative teams forinnovative publication ideas that resonated with readers.• Coordinated cross-functional efforts between editorial, design,production, marketing, sales departments ensuring a cohesive workflowfrom ideation to final product delivery.• Mentored junior staff members to foster professional growth and skill development within the team. • Managed a diverse team of editors, designers, and writers for successful project completion.• Streamlined production processes for increased efficiency and reduced turnaround time.• Optimized workflows by implementing new technologies and software solutions for better productivity.• Employed specialized layout and editing software to place text blocks, illustrations and other images or elements.• Recommended layout changes to make materials more accessible and improve presentation.• Interacted with authors and other internal customers to define job requirements and resolve content, production and scheduling issues.• Worked within multilevel approval structures to maintain quality standards for work.• Designed templates, headers and footers, multi-column documents, tables and charts for promotions, comic book pages, conventions, kickstarter needs.

Orange County, California, United States

• Collaborated with teachers and parents to develop individualizededucational plans for each student, ensuring optimal progress.• Enhanced learning experiences by incorporating specialized tools andresources tailored to the needs of special education students.• Implemented efficient workflows within the art team, reducing overallproduction time and costs.• Established strong relationships with outsourcing partners, streamliningasset creation processes.• Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between artand design teams.• Organized regular art reviews within the team, fostering an openexchange of ideas and feedback among artists.• .Championed studio culture through consistent involvement in events,workshops, and other initiatives aimed at promoting a positive workenvironment.• .Ensured smooth transitions between projects by effectively managingresources allocation within the art department.• Developed unique art styles for diverse projects, resulting in visuallyengaging experiences for players.• Led team of artists to create high-quality assets for multiple successfulprojects.• Mentored junior artists, improving their technical skills and fostering acollaborative work environment.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integrationof art assets into current projects.• Cultivated an inclusive classroom environment by addressingindividual learning needs and promoting diversity in art forms.• .Played an integral role in hiring decisions by conducting interviews andevaluating portfolios of potential candidates.• Developed comprehensive style guides for internal use and externalpartners, maintaining consistency across all artistic elements.

Enhanced publication quality by implementing rigorous editing andproofreading processes.• Coordinated special edition publications, showcasing high-qualitycontent tailored to specific themes or events.• Mentored junior editors and writers, fostering their professional growth and skill development.• Fostered a collaborative working environment among editorial staff members for efficient teamwork on projects.• Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional campaigns, resulting in increased brand visibility.• Maintained open lines of communication between departments to ensure seamless collaboration on cross-functional initiatives.• Oversaw redesign of print and digital layouts for enhanced visual appeal and readability.• Streamlined editorial workflow for improved efficiency and consistency across all published materials.• Managed budget allocation for editorial projects, ensuring optimal use of resources and cost-effective strategies.

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area

• Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clearexpectations and maintaining consistent classroom managementtechniques.• Organized extracurricular activities that enriched students'' educationalexperience beyond the classroom setting.• Boosted student performance by providing individualized support andtargeted feedback.• Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of groupprojects and team-building activities.• Participated in professional development opportunities to stay currenton educational trends and enhance teaching effectiveness.• Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans thatcatered to various learning styles.• Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth andimprovement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.• Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with strugglingstudents and identifying root causes of problems.• Developed and clearly presented classroom rules, guidelines andobjectives.