Michael Paolantonio Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Wa, Us

Redmond, Washington, United States

I’m one of a handful of speakers in Redmond entrusted to perform live demos for Fortune 100 CEOs and their leadership teams as part of Executive Briefing engagements.An adventurous career laid the foundation for my current success as an Envisioning Specialist at Microsoft. I was a professional actor, designer and creative director, Surface trainer and evangelist, and IT consultant. My experience is both wide and deep, and I relish bringing all my skills to bear in this role.

Seattle, Washington, United States

My extensive Windows, Surface, and M365 expertise, combined with deep macOS and iOS experience, made me a valuable first addition to this Mac-based consultancy. I added a new Windows and PC practice to the company.I provided technical consultation, guidance, and full IT services for clients ranging from individuals to a 50+ person fully remote family law firm. Clients came to me with their needs, goals, and pain points, and I addressed them with the best technical solution for their unique situation. I made hardware recommendations, platform recommendations, and kept things running smoothly and securely.• Led and managed Surface Zero Touch Deployment as a service• Managed macOS MDM provisioning, management, and security• Designed and maintained multiple business websites

Seattle, Wa

Starting my tenure as Senior Presenter, I left as Creative Director, both delivering and overseeing video productions, live interactive video broadcast sessions, and design projects. I led a team of graphic and motion designers, presenters, and producers.We created exceptional work for clients including Microsoft (Worldwide, US, Canada, Ireland, UK, Western Europe, APAC, MEA), TD SYNNEX, Tech Data, and more. We specialized in Surface, but also did work for other OEM manufacturers, including end user training, IT-department training, sales force training, and marketing.Highlights included writing and directing a high-concept Surface Hub 2S in Education video, recording tented Surface hardware videos ahead of the devices’ launch, and achieving marginal Microsoft fame in a series of security videos.

Seattle, Wa

I decided to turn my previous in-house creative experience into a boutique design studio, providing freelance branding, graphic, motion, and creative direction services to clients including: Accenture, Vossler Media Group, Allytics, The Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Washington, Mission Partner, and the de Beaumont Foundation.• Executed a comprehensive rebrand of the de Beaumont Foundation, a public health organization• Designed multiple Microsoft event decks that were used globally• Created assets used in national commercials for a major wireless carrier, and leading cloud platforms

Creative director for Children’s Hospital Foundation, the fundraising entity of Children’s National Health System, the children’s hospital of Washington, DC Oversaw internal and external designers, photographers, videographers, and video editors while managing and delivering visual design, video production, motion graphics, and presentations as an individual contributor in support of fundraising priorities for the hospital Conceived and implemented the first phase of a bespoke HoloLens experience

Managed and delivered visual design, video production, motion graphics, photography, interactive communications, and presentationsProvided strategic and messaging support for events

Delivered visual design, video production, motion graphics, photography, and presentationsImplemented digital asset management solution

This was a formative experience for me, one where I decided that that I needed a "real job." I provided administrative, technical, and creative support for $1M+ donations to the hospital. I elevated the production value of in-house materials to match donor expectations, and began my design career here.

I performed primary or secondary photography at corporate and private events including weddings, holiday parties, galas, bar and bat mitzvahs. I operated and maintained a system of photographic equipment, delivering client-thrilling images in difficult conditions.In addition to creating great images, I learned that I was responsible for adding to the atmosphere of the event. People's pictures needed to look good, but I had to make them feel good while I was taking them.

I was hired by the owner of a unique wine retail and restaurant concept to push his business to the next level of credibility, perception, and sales. We focused on expansion, standardization, and repeatability. I was responsible for all daily operational procedures, all cash management, wine buying, front- and back-of-house staff management, inventory, stock, and tracking and interpretation of sales data. Proudly, I oversaw a sales increase of 36%.

Silver Spring, Md

It was here that I learned how to "clopen." Sadly, this means being the manager responsible for closing the store at night, and then being the opening manager a few hours later.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

While earning my BA Drama, I was already performing in professional stage productions, including at the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Folger Shakespeare Library, and Synetic Theater in Washington, DC. I graduated with roles booked at the Shakespeare Theatre, and worked professionally as an actor for several years, both on stage and film. I eventually stepped away when I realized I didn’t need to perform to matter. Other elements like the script and production elements grew more interesting than performing.

Fundamentals Of User Experience

Six-week unaccredited program

Layout And Art Direction, A

10-week unaccredited class, taught by Lori Peck from her final evaluation: Michael has very strong conceptual skills. I always enjoyed.

Bachelor'S Degree, Drama

Italian