Michael Szabo
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Brian Hetzman
Michael is the whole package. Creative, Trustworthy, Organized, Deadline Oriented, Cool Under Pressure ... and Easy Going. He is brilliant and always striving to learn and master the latest 3d and motion design tools. Michael was always there in the trenches ready to attack projects headon with great ideas to get the best product out the door on budget on time. I HIGHLY recommend Michael and would welcome anyone to give me a call to discuss his character.
Brian Hetzman
Michael is the whole package. Creative, Trustworthy, Organized, Deadline Oriented, Cool Under Pressure ... and Easy Going. He is brilliant and always striving to learn and master the latest 3d and motion design tools. Michael was always there in the trenches ready to attack projects headon with great ideas to get the best product out the door on budget on time. I HIGHLY recommend Michael and would welcome anyone to give me a call to discuss his character.
Brian Hetzman
Michael is the whole package. Creative, Trustworthy, Organized, Deadline Oriented, Cool Under Pressure ... and Easy Going. He is brilliant and always striving to learn and master the latest 3d and motion design tools. Michael was always there in the trenches ready to attack projects headon with great ideas to get the best product out the door on budget on time. I HIGHLY recommend Michael and would welcome anyone to give me a call to discuss his character.
Brian Hetzman
Michael is the whole package. Creative, Trustworthy, Organized, Deadline Oriented, Cool Under Pressure ... and Easy Going. He is brilliant and always striving to learn and master the latest 3d and motion design tools. Michael was always there in the trenches ready to attack projects headon with great ideas to get the best product out the door on budget on time. I HIGHLY recommend Michael and would welcome anyone to give me a call to discuss his character.
Experience
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Storyfarm
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Animator & Technical Lead
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May 2021 - Present
Created and delivered 3D animation and motion graphics projects that consistently exceeded client expectations. Developed concepts, storyboards, and creative briefs, and then provided the direction to the team to design deliverables used for social media campaigns, television, and digital media. ► Worked on projects for clients across the education, government, finance, medical, F&B, nonprofit, and utility sectors ► Utilized strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite to complete 2D and 3D… Show more Created and delivered 3D animation and motion graphics projects that consistently exceeded client expectations. Developed concepts, storyboards, and creative briefs, and then provided the direction to the team to design deliverables used for social media campaigns, television, and digital media. ► Worked on projects for clients across the education, government, finance, medical, F&B, nonprofit, and utility sectors ► Utilized strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite to complete 2D and 3D contracted projects for clients ► Mentored a junior team member and served as an integral resource to the creative team ► Collaborated with 2 producers, 1 creative director, and 6 video production team members on projects centered around merging live-action film with animation, motion graphics, and visual effects ► Clearly communicated ideas to outside partners, worked with creative agencies, and delivered on the client vision Show less Created and delivered 3D animation and motion graphics projects that consistently exceeded client expectations. Developed concepts, storyboards, and creative briefs, and then provided the direction to the team to design deliverables used for social media campaigns, television, and digital media. ► Worked on projects for clients across the education, government, finance, medical, F&B, nonprofit, and utility sectors ► Utilized strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite to complete 2D and 3D… Show more Created and delivered 3D animation and motion graphics projects that consistently exceeded client expectations. Developed concepts, storyboards, and creative briefs, and then provided the direction to the team to design deliverables used for social media campaigns, television, and digital media. ► Worked on projects for clients across the education, government, finance, medical, F&B, nonprofit, and utility sectors ► Utilized strong skills in Adobe Creative Suite to complete 2D and 3D contracted projects for clients ► Mentored a junior team member and served as an integral resource to the creative team ► Collaborated with 2 producers, 1 creative director, and 6 video production team members on projects centered around merging live-action film with animation, motion graphics, and visual effects ► Clearly communicated ideas to outside partners, worked with creative agencies, and delivered on the client vision Show less
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NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS PTSA
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adjunct Professor
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Jan 2015 - Present
Educated and mentored creative students in the fields of 3D animation and digital media. Created lesson plans, provided valuable feedback on creative projects, and prepared individuals for success in their future careers. ► Taught 60 students in 2 courses, Interdisciplinary Studio and Advanced Experiments in Digital Media ► Developed comprehensive lesson plans and decks for up to 10 beginner and advanced animation students each semester ► Guided senior-level students in developing… Show more Educated and mentored creative students in the fields of 3D animation and digital media. Created lesson plans, provided valuable feedback on creative projects, and prepared individuals for success in their future careers. ► Taught 60 students in 2 courses, Interdisciplinary Studio and Advanced Experiments in Digital Media ► Developed comprehensive lesson plans and decks for up to 10 beginner and advanced animation students each semester ► Guided senior-level students in developing final BFA projects and exhibitions ► Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and technology tools, including Cinema 4D and After Effects Show less Educated and mentored creative students in the fields of 3D animation and digital media. Created lesson plans, provided valuable feedback on creative projects, and prepared individuals for success in their future careers. ► Taught 60 students in 2 courses, Interdisciplinary Studio and Advanced Experiments in Digital Media ► Developed comprehensive lesson plans and decks for up to 10 beginner and advanced animation students each semester ► Guided senior-level students in developing… Show more Educated and mentored creative students in the fields of 3D animation and digital media. Created lesson plans, provided valuable feedback on creative projects, and prepared individuals for success in their future careers. ► Taught 60 students in 2 courses, Interdisciplinary Studio and Advanced Experiments in Digital Media ► Developed comprehensive lesson plans and decks for up to 10 beginner and advanced animation students each semester ► Guided senior-level students in developing final BFA projects and exhibitions ► Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry standards and technology tools, including Cinema 4D and After Effects Show less
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Univision
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Motion Designer
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Mar 2010 - Apr 2021
Leveraged skills in graphic design, animation, and storytelling to bring life and movement to various media platforms, including broadcasts, commercials, social media, and live events. Created visually appealing graphics, animated logos, and eye-catching transitions that enhanced the overall visual impact of projects while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. ► Coordinated over 500 agency graphic requests from 20 producers across 3 different TV networks on an annual basis using… Show more Leveraged skills in graphic design, animation, and storytelling to bring life and movement to various media platforms, including broadcasts, commercials, social media, and live events. Created visually appealing graphics, animated logos, and eye-catching transitions that enhanced the overall visual impact of projects while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. ► Coordinated over 500 agency graphic requests from 20 producers across 3 different TV networks on an annual basis using project management software, such as Workfront and InMotion ► Won 5 awards for creating animated set designs for tentpole live events that topped network ratings ► Onboarded and trained 8 junior members and freelancers to meet workload demand ► Increased sales by creating time-sensitive seasonal campaigns for holidays and sales-driven partnership activations ► Developed templates for rapid turnaround and met tight deadlines for broadcast television networks Show less Leveraged skills in graphic design, animation, and storytelling to bring life and movement to various media platforms, including broadcasts, commercials, social media, and live events. Created visually appealing graphics, animated logos, and eye-catching transitions that enhanced the overall visual impact of projects while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. ► Coordinated over 500 agency graphic requests from 20 producers across 3 different TV networks on an annual basis using… Show more Leveraged skills in graphic design, animation, and storytelling to bring life and movement to various media platforms, including broadcasts, commercials, social media, and live events. Created visually appealing graphics, animated logos, and eye-catching transitions that enhanced the overall visual impact of projects while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. ► Coordinated over 500 agency graphic requests from 20 producers across 3 different TV networks on an annual basis using project management software, such as Workfront and InMotion ► Won 5 awards for creating animated set designs for tentpole live events that topped network ratings ► Onboarded and trained 8 junior members and freelancers to meet workload demand ► Increased sales by creating time-sensitive seasonal campaigns for holidays and sales-driven partnership activations ► Developed templates for rapid turnaround and met tight deadlines for broadcast television networks Show less
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Education
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University of Florida
Bachelor of Science - BS, Telecommunication