Michael Croog Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

New York, New York, US

I have a diverse array of creative skills to meet most clients' needs independently. However, there are times when building a team from scratch is necessary. A notable example is the production of an animated film featuring the voices of Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Simon Cowell. I had the privilege of collaborating with talented producers at Atlantic.

Rockaway, NJ, US

* Created captivating graphics and promotional videos using Premiere Pro and AfterEffects for 30+ brands * Developed and executed 40+ multi-channel marketing campaigns ensuring consistent brand identity and positioning* Launched company’s first live streaming channel using OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) which increased value proposition, brand.

Jericho, NY, US

* Conducted competitive market research on gaming trends to enhance user experience on PCH+ gaming app * Developed and deployed custom social media filters for games using SparkAR which increased engagement by 15%* Produced visually appealing assets for PCH+ games using Cinema4D to ensure optimal 3D presentation on devices* Coordinated UAT with programming.

New York City, NY, US

• Created TV advertising for NBC's fun-loving affiliates Pepsico, Taco Bell, Allstate, The Voice, AC-Moore and Telemundo
• Serviced the on-air creative needs in promoting Cozi-TV
• Edited TV commercials for Little House on the Prairie, Murder She Wrote, Frasier, and Howdy Doody

New York, US

• Media producer for healthcare advertising agencies LLNS, OMD, DDB, Atmosphere BBDO, CDM Group, and AgencyRx
• Assisted with production, post-production, and interactive needs of numerous healthcare and pharmaceutical clients, including Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and GlaxoSmithKline
• Designed a creative game for physicians to visualize and control a chemotherapy drug’s ability to fight cancer cells by riding a Nintendo Wii Board!
• In charge of healthcare & pharmaceutical deliverables for “Method of Action” and product rendering animations
• Provided creative services, including video, animation, interactive, video games, and experiential media production for the various production arms of Omnicom
• Delivered keynote deck to Chief Executive Financial Officer to present at a conference to OMG's global network, consisting of a comprehensive list of its clients and shareholders

• Worked with not just an outstanding producer and legend, but also an incredible mentor who took me under his wing and showed me the ropes, the real world ins and outs of show business
• It is because of Robert's appreciation that I had the rare opportunities to work with a good number of renowned producers, famous celebrities, actors and comedians in the entertainment and animation world
• Highlights include working on an original feature film titled I Ain't Scared of You: A Tribute to Bernie Mac, various television show packaging including for the Worldwide Fido Doggy Award Show on Nick@Nite, and series.

New York, New York, US

• Show-packaging for Nick@Nite’s Worldwide Fido Awards as Art Director for Worldwide Biggies /RSE
• Motion graphic artist and consulting animation director for Nickelodeon Film Festival commercials
• Director of comedian Jim Breuer’s “Jefferson Avenue” animated shorts & pilot for MTV
• Producer & CG director of on-air interstitial series, “Alien Invasion” and “Nicktoons Pets Unleashed”
• Tracked all essential production logistics, workflow, hiring, managing, identifying team strengths so it could function as a well-oiled machine
• Director of a commercial for NickToons featuring Spongebob, Rugrats, and Jimmy Neutron

• Worked with talented and special directors, producers and mentors on TV commercials
• 3D Maya artist, modeling and animating colorful assets for outrageously wacky and fun Hotwheels and Nickelodeon commercials
• Built actual 3D mechanical mockups and presentations for Curious Toys toy product lines utilizing Maya

Continuing Education, Animation

Communications, Tv & Film, And Sociology