Michael Aschner Email & Phone Number

► Creates, designs, enhances, and revises high-end PowerPoint presentations► Consults on all phases of deck development including defining project scope and timeline, estimates, recommending options based on client goals, and troubleshooting solutions to potential problems before they escalate► Adapts to in-house style guides and branded templates► Designs fully-functional, user-friendly custom PowerPoint templates► Designs high-impact, message-driven slides► Creates story-driven animation and interactive navigation► Performs cosmetic deck cleanups, intensive deck makeovers, and cross-template conversions► Uses advanced PowerPoint features (e.g., master slides, color palettes, animation, hyperlinks, and drawing tools)► Designs visual collateral natively in PowerPoint and Excel, or with external programs (e.g., PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Final Cut Pro)► Offers training in PowerPoint literacy and smart/efficient SOPs► Clients include eNOVA, Microsoft, Luminology, PrecisionScientia, Merck Creative Studios, Wharton Business School, AstraZeneca, Connexion Healthcare, Truven Healthcare, and Saurage Research

Rahway, New Jersey, Us

► Develops, designs, and enhances high-end PowerPoint decks and interactive PDFs for Merck's in-house design agency► Designs functional, custom branded templates; rebuilds and optimizes existing templates► Creates data-driven charts, diagrams, icons, infographics, illustrations, maps, animated builds, trigger animation, and interactive hyperlinks► Applies principles of design, storytelling, and neuroscience to help clients craft content that connects with audiences ► Interfaces with executive-level clients at intake meetings to brainstorm ideas and make strategic recommendations based on goals, timeline, and budget► Calculates realistic job estimates that keep projects on time► Upsells MCS services by consistently demonstrating a broad range of services that can help clients achieve their goals► Art directs presentation specialists► Develops, designs, and delivers presentation skills workshops► Received Talent of the Year award, Pack-Ed Speaker award, and multiple Passionate Performance awards

Rahway, New Jersey, Us

► Creates, designs, enhances, and revises high-end PowerPoint presentations► Attends kick off meetings with clients to consult on project scope, provide realistic estimates of tasks, reshape expectations and scope based on goals and timeline, recommend solutions and options, and troubleshoot solutions to potential problems before they escalate► Designs everything PowerPoint, from custom templates, individual slides, and entire decks

► Creates graphics, presentations, music videos, web series, and documentary-style web video for small businesses, artists, and musicians► Crafts "video memoirs"/personal documentaries for individuals► Please see Websites Section for a link to view work samples

Newtown, Pa, Us

San Francisco, Ca, Us

► Created documentary-style web video for clients such as AT&T/Yellow Pages, Citysearch, Yelp, and Author House.► Shooting during normal business hours and typically wrapping within two hours, conducted on location A-Roll interviews and captured B-Roll footage of each business in action, occasionally staging certain interactions (e.g., a patient at a dentist's office) in order to acquire coverage options. ► Made preproduction arrangements and shaped client expectations, managed location shoot, acquired signed release forms, operated camera, set up lighting and wireless lavalier microphones, and monitored audio.► Using scripted interview and spontaneous follow-up questions, interviewed small business owners and staff and collected customer testimonials. Followed production plan but also remained flexible and responsive to individual client needs. As needed, utilized directing techniques to draw out and engage interview subjects into a rhythm of natural conversation that read on camera as organic and authentic. ► Selected appropriate soundtrack music from Turn Here's extensive online library and created custom graphics via PhotoShop. Using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Soundbooth, crafted the raw A- and B-roll footage into a compelling, fluid, visually dynamic documentary-style web video that● conveyed the client's key messages● engaged viewers with a fluid story● offered viewers an insider's glimpse into the business● captured the genuine passion of small business owners● "humanized" the business● met or exceeded client expectations and Turn Here's high quality standardsPlease follow portfolio links to view work samples.

Ensemble member of long-form improvisation troupe. Performed at Rudyard's and AvantGarden in Houston, Texas.

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► Worked with consultants to transform their vision and narrative into compelling, high-impact, graphics-intensive PowerPoint presentations► Applied design skills in PowerPoint, PhotoShop, and Illustrator to create, revise, and maintain consistency of decks and develop new branded templates► Also created posters, signage, invitations, illustrations, brochures, and other visual materials► As assistant workflow coordinator, managed work intake, scheduling, assigning, and troubleshooting jobs► Please click portfolio link to view work samples

New York, New York, Us

► Created high-quality, graphics-intensive presentations for investment banking clients in M&A and Natural Resources divisions. ► Delivered customer service and support to clients on location and overseas► Managed job intake and troubleshooting, deadline negotiation, competing demands of multiple projects, workflow, and support staff in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environmen► Hired full-time through Williams Lea based on performance as temporary employee and later promoted ► As Lead Presentation Specialist, supervised a satellite presentation center serving the Natural Resources Division.► In April 2006, I accepted a job transfer to Goldman's office in Houston.

On a for-hire basis, wrote scripts, treatments, lyrics, pilots, series bibles, and various promotional materials for many produced and unproduced animated features and series. Hired and remotely supervised writing staffs. Consulted on various production phases including character designs, storyboards, and voice talent auditions. Attended development meetings in New York City and L.A. and recording sessions in Vancouver, British Columbia. Highlights include: author of two feature-length animation scripts featuring perennial Christmas icon Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer; screenwriter, story editor, and lyricist for 12-episode direct-to-video series “Greatest Heroes and Legends of the Bible” featuring live-action intros by Charlton Heston.► OH MAX (series developer, story editor, head writer)http://www.colorland-animation.com/ohmax/main.htm► IN SEARCH OF SANTA (writer/lyricist) http://www.insearchofsanta.com/► RUDOLPH: THE MOVIE (writer)http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0137201/► RUDOLPH & THE MISFIT TOYS (writer)http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0293913/► BIBLE STORIES (story editor, head writer)http://www.bible-stories-on-dvd.com/Greatest-Heroes-and-Legends-of-The-Bible.htm

Graphic Novel Intensive

Watercolor

Drawing Studio

Filmmaking, Editing, Digital Design

Acting Conservatory Program

Diploma Received, Illustration And Theater Design