1. MICHAEL L. ALBERT
1039 Griswold St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49507
303.506.2749 / MichaelAlbert@Outlook.com
PROFILE - Accomplished marketing professional able to contribute 16 years of experience in Marketing, Advertising,
Design, Production, and Creative Management to a driven environment. Willing to contribute as well as
learn. Capable of leading, directing and managing team members, contractors, subs and service providers.
! Creative Director, Producer & Professional Photographer
! Custom Photo & Video Editor – Adobe/Final
! Content Development of Motion, Print & Graphics
! Custom Design of Marketing & Advertising Campaigns
! Sales, Consulting, & Production Management
! Aerial Drone Pilot for Still & Videography Capture
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NüDigital Creative Services, LLC – Principal (2011 – Present)
! Established and grew local business to successful nationwide platform with a broad-based clientele.
! Generate and produced business solutions to cultivate clients’ significance in the marketplace through custom advertising plans.
! Attained high volume of word-of-mouth referrals based on respectable professional reputation.
! Provided pro bono services and sponsorships to not-for-profit organizations to assist with fundraising events.
MLA PHOTONIX Photography, LLC – Principal (2002 – 2011)
! Attained highly respectable professional reputation through referrals from extensive photography in the community.
! Provided pro bono photography services to many charitable and not-for-profit organizations.
! Integral start-up contributor to initial success of two local promotion agencies.
Elevation Creation, LLC – Account Executive/Creative Director (2007-2010)
! Instrumental in sales, consulting, project production while also acting as in-house staff photographer
! Attained highly respectable professional reputation through word-of-mouth referrals.
! Grew local success to nationwide platform and opportunity.
! Pro-bono participant in a large number of fundraising events for not-for-profit organizations.
All In Promotions, Inc. – Marketing Director & Photographer (2006 – 2007)
! Strategized, developed and implemented all print and web-based sales and marketing collateral.
! Initiated, planned and managed on-premise marketing and promotions for events & trade shows.
! Developed and managed Royal Flush energy drink concept including logo, packaging, race team and merchandise.
! Designed, produced, managed, budgeted, directed, photographed, and edited Amateur Poker Tour calendars, “Amateur Poker
Tour: The Magazine,” and “The Denver Sports Guide.”
Eye Candy Graphics, LLC – Account Executive & Project Manager (2006 – 2007)
! Managed business development including new and existing client accounts while creating further business.
! Developed and maintained client relationships by consulting and providing creative graphics solutions.
! Managed oversight of all production, installation, and quality control of client projects.
Image Magazine, Inc. – Staff Photographer (2004 – 2007)
! Attended weekly production meetings helping to concept and plan for future magazine issues.
! Photographed & edited assignment based print and web editorial imagery
! Helped to plan, produce then document a multitude of fashion and musical events.
Xylem CCI, Inc. – Sales Executive & Photographer (2004 – 2005)
! Lead business development efforts to identify potential clients, develop leads and close large FLASH website deals.
! Consulted on major advertising & marketing campaigns, including brainstorming, strategizing on national brand campaigns.
! Photographed custom content for major campaigns such as Chipotle, Gorilla Glue, Jimmy Johns Subs, and Miniat Meats.
Mike’s Camera, Inc. – Digital Imaging Specialist, Video Lab Manager, & Photographer (2002 – 2005)
! Assumed management and operations of video lab, increased productivity and sales.
! Photographed annual Bolder Boulder race, March of Dimes Walk, Boulder Creek Fest, trade shows, and networking events.
! Promoted to Digital Imaging department, excelled in sales, customer service, Adobe Creative Suite software, photographic
scanning, retouching, custom printing and production.
EDUCATION – San Diego Mesa College-Mira Mesa, Ca – 1993-1995 & Palomar College-San Marcos, CA – 1992-1994
NOTABLE SKILLS – Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Final Cut Pro 10, PhotoMatix HDR, Microsoft Office and WordPress