Mike Ruiz Email & Phone Number

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

TC Development Group Inc is where innovation meets the shoreline, redefining home design and construction with a blend of cutting-edge architecture and the laid-back luxury of Southern California. As the founder and builder, I oversee all aspects of the company’s operations, from client consultations and site evaluations to design development and project management. • Lead Design & Construction: Collaborate with clients to craft bespoke homes that reflect their unique vision and lifestyle. • Strategic Planning: Develop and implement sustainable building practices that align with modern living standards. • Project Management: Oversee the entire project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional craftsmanship. • Community Building: Focus on creating spaces that foster community connections and inspire creativity. • Innovation & Sustainability: Integrate innovative design solutions with sustainable practices to enhance the livability and aesthetic appeal of each project.TC Development represents the next chapter in my career, building on a foundation of creative leadership and content strategy to bring dreams to life in the form of beautiful, functional homes.

El Segundo, California, United States

The MotorTrend Group is the largest automotive media company in the world, bringing together Warner Bros. Discovery’s fast-growing MotorTrend Network, MotorTrend SVOD platform, MotorTrend Fast Channel, and a vast automotive digital, direct-to-consumer, social, and live event portfolio, including MOTOR TREND, HOT ROD, ROADKILL, AUTOMOBILE, SUPERSTREET, LOWRIDER, and other industry-leading brands.• Manage a full-service creative studio of 20+ professionals developing branded content and media strategies for clients of all sizes.• Manage in-house ideation, client pitch, design, production, and finishing of short form, medium form, social, and event branded content services.• Concept and manage 360° integrated content programs for broadcast, SVOD, O&O, digital, social, and events.• Oversee production of 1500+ pieces of content per year across all media platforms.• Manage and report studio P&L and Cap Ex budgeting forecasts.• Negotiate, manage, and report all third-party vendors and talent contracts, union and non-union.• Oversee legal content contracts for distribution: broadcast, industrial, digital, and social platforms.• Oversee and manage finance negotiations with clients and AICP bid consultants.• Develop and implement integrated project pipeline, technologies, and production finance tracking.• Develop and oversee COVID remote workflow for both production and post-production.• Promote and foster a healthy ecosystem of growth for in-house talent. • A Member of the Leadership Team during the MT+ Discovery JV transition.

El Segundo, California, United States

StudioTen was the content creation studio of The Enthusiast Network, the largest automotive and action outdoor media company in the world. StudioTEN encompassed over 100+ publications with digital and social platforms, including MotorTrend, Automobile, Surfer, Transworld Skateboarding, Powder, Snowboarder, and Transworld Motocross, among other leading brands.• Managed a full-service creative studio of 30+ professionals developing branded content and media strategies for clients of all sizes.• Managed in-house ideation, client pitch, design, production, and finishing of short form, medium form, social, and event branded content services.• Concept and managed 360° integrated content programs for broadcast, O&O, digital, social, and events.• Designed and managed 15,000 sq. ft. studio space with 13 post-production edit bays, Isilon fiber technologies, Avid Nexis server solutions, White Cyclorama Stage, and a custom garage.• Creative and pipeline management for post-production and Visual FX department that included 2D and 3D platforms using Python, Maya, Nuke, Flame, and Cinema 4D.• Managed and report studio P&L and Cap Ex budgeting forecasts.• Negotiate, manage, and report all third-party vendors and talent contracts, union and non-union.• Oversaw legal content contracts for distribution: broadcast, industrial, digital, and social platforms. • Managed finance negotiations with client and AICP bid consultants.• Promoted and fostered a healthy ecosystem of growth for in-house talent. • A Member of the Leadership Team during the TEN + Discovery JV transition.

Manhattan Beach, California, United States

The Post Studio started in 2001 as an innovative based EPK and entertainment promotional studio specializing in content creation services for television, motion picture, and new media communities. From designing the Matrix disk during the DVD revolution and filming across the African continent to working with Tim Kring on Heroes to engage fans, TPS led the industry in the design and adoption of best practices in EPK advertising and social media.• Founded and built from the ground up a full-service boutique studio providing creative promotional content for the television and film industry. • Managed in-house ideation, client pitch, design, production, and finishing of short form, medium form, and social entertainment promotional content. • Concept and developed first to market social media content strategies for major studio film and television releases.• Coordinated marketing, promotional, and content strategies between major studio executives and show runners to engage fans and communities.• Negotiate, manage, and report all third-party vendors and talent contracts, union and non-union.• Managed legal content distribution for all broadcast, industrial, digital, and social platforms.• Managed finance negotiations with major studio executives and AICP bid consultants.

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Seiniger Advertising is a historic icon in motion picture advertising. Along with designing some of the most influential one-sheets in motion picture history, the A/V department set the standards for modern motion picture advertising and communications. With some of the most talented designers and technology artists, the studio also pushed the boundaries of innovation in analog film, digital production, and post-production processes.• Concept and developed motion picture and television advertising campaigns.• Creative Director / Trailer editor for motion picture and entertainment trailers, designing effective trailers and supporting materials for new releases and franchises. • Responsible for one-sheet print design and production.• Oversaw first to market analog to digital production and post-production workflows.• Oversaw finishing of film and audio mastering for theatrical and broadcast distribution.• Collaborated and oversaw third-party vendors for analog and digital film production and post-production services.