Mike Little Email & Phone Number

Sparks, Md

Leads the Multimedia division in the corporate communications department. Director and producer of a wide variety of high-end video projects. Collaborates with executives and content owners to create and implement consistent, impactful corporate strategy marketing through video. Manages workflow from pre through post-production to meet project requirements and help maintain a cohesive creative vision. Directs video shoots, manages complex production schedules, coordinates resources and manages… Show more Leads the Multimedia division in the corporate communications department. Director and producer of a wide variety of high-end video projects. Collaborates with executives and content owners to create and implement consistent, impactful corporate strategy marketing through video. Manages workflow from pre through post-production to meet project requirements and help maintain a cohesive creative vision. Directs video shoots, manages complex production schedules, coordinates resources and manages junior and support staff. Drives post-production editing process, providing full concept through completion direction. Script supervisor and approver. Works with internal content owners to create consistency for video scripts and push them through the approval process. Provides video services both in-house in the corporate studio and on location as needed.Designed and constructed 2 in-house video studios.Owner of all marketing sites. Provides direction and design solutions Works with internal and external teams as needed to create and/or implement solutions. Monitors and practices best practices in user interface design and user experience and web development. Implements Search Engine Optimization(SEO) strategies.Manages, develops and coordinates social media outlets for the company. Ensures accuracy and consistency of Branding across all social media and public information that represents the company whether created by the communications team or placed externally by staff.Oversees departmental research of emerging social platforms and establishes corporate footholds for future development.Responsible for the design, development and release of email marketing and customer surveys. Manages marketing service provider and survey vendor relationships. Reports on statistics related to campaign launches. Consults with internal and external clients on best practices and manages client logistics with regard to campaign development and execution. Show less

Establishes, plans, directs and implements the user interface design. Designs and implements common user interface standards, system usability guidelines, design guidelines, GUI prototypes, HTML andCSS page design and management, and development methodologies. Implements Search EngineOptimization (SEO) strategies. Manages with the product development team to design online user experiences. Ensures user experience is formulated to achieve company goals. Implements content… Show more Establishes, plans, directs and implements the user interface design. Designs and implements common user interface standards, system usability guidelines, design guidelines, GUI prototypes, HTML andCSS page design and management, and development methodologies. Implements Search EngineOptimization (SEO) strategies. Manages with the product development team to design online user experiences. Ensures user experience is formulated to achieve company goals. Implements content management systems (CMS) for maximum effect and efficiency. Manages all marketing sites. ManagesSocial Media (SoMe) strategies. Leads and inspires a growing staff surrounding creative technology. Show less

Design assorted collateral and event identity for fan based organization.

Baltimore, Md

Direction and design for web, print, identity, collateral, newsletters, newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, posters and trade show materials. Social Media (SoMe) consultation. Manages all phases of production, including personnel, electronic preparation of files, and press checks. Develops and produces all creative concepts. Collaborates with and directs writers, artists, and photographers. Acts as print broker for all printed materials. Technical consultation on all aspects of new media… Show more Direction and design for web, print, identity, collateral, newsletters, newspaper and magazine ads, brochures, posters and trade show materials. Social Media (SoMe) consultation. Manages all phases of production, including personnel, electronic preparation of files, and press checks. Develops and produces all creative concepts. Collaborates with and directs writers, artists, and photographers. Acts as print broker for all printed materials. Technical consultation on all aspects of new media integration and implementation. Adept at providing the technical translation between client and technology implementers. Frequently works as the team lead of developers, partnering with strategists, creative leads, IA/UX, interactive producers, designers, digital production artists and outside partners to ensure our interactive work product is beautifully made. Show less

Created, developed and managed profitable in-house design department. Directed and mentored design staff (graphic designers, 3D animator, motion graphics designer and web developer). Managed projects from start through delivery, while also creating a significant amount of design materials. Concept and consult on video campaigns.

Coordinated all aspects of web design and development, including architecture, strategic direction and implementation. Supervised new web site proposals. Maintained in-house client relationships. Managed team of junior designers and programmers, and ensured graphic integrity for all technical applications. Managed identity for all corporate web sites. Developed and ensured graphic standards for corporate sites and portals. Created style guides to assist programmer implementation and… Show more Coordinated all aspects of web design and development, including architecture, strategic direction and implementation. Supervised new web site proposals. Maintained in-house client relationships. Managed team of junior designers and programmers, and ensured graphic integrity for all technical applications. Managed identity for all corporate web sites. Developed and ensured graphic standards for corporate sites and portals. Created style guides to assist programmer implementation and maintenance. Developed working portal and web site prototypes from site concepts. Show less

Designed consumer, institutional, newspaper and trade advertising, direct mail campaigns, business to business programs, collateral materials, logos, trademarks, identity systems, trade show exhibits, annual reports, institutional outdoor, technical literature and support materials, products, packaging, and corporate and e-commerce web sites. Directed studio and location photography. Managed in-house creative, production and account support departments as well as freelance resources. Designed… Show more Designed consumer, institutional, newspaper and trade advertising, direct mail campaigns, business to business programs, collateral materials, logos, trademarks, identity systems, trade show exhibits, annual reports, institutional outdoor, technical literature and support materials, products, packaging, and corporate and e-commerce web sites. Directed studio and location photography. Managed in-house creative, production and account support departments as well as freelance resources. Designed, budgeted and implemented computer systems and graphics capabilitiesfor the agency. Show less

Created layouts for presentation, produced final output-ready files and working mock-ups. Developed brand identities, web sites, and advertising banners for corporate clients. Worked closely with project managers, production consultants, and writer consultants to identify needs and provide solutions that supported clients’ broader business goals.

Produced design, ad composition and typesetting, for advertising agencies in Baltimore/ Washington. Prepared and retouched photographs, silhouettes, and original artwork. Generated high-resolution scans of photos, transparencies, slides, and line art. Output to high-end paper and film image-setters, and IRIS Ink jet color printers.