About Mike

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    Senior Broadcast Designer, Creative Director and Brand Manager with over 22 years broadcast experience across all programme genres. Highly motivated, versatile and organised. Equally comfortable in post-production or live presentation environments. Works well under pressure and always strives to find solutions quickly and effectively. Articulate, confident and persuasive team leader able to inspire and drive creative excellence. Can work individually or as part of a team.
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    Employment History

    2004 - Present Senior Broadcast Designer Creative Services, Viasat Broadcasting UK Ltd , London
    Responsible for the creation of graphic elements, animation and branding on promotion and presentation sequences across a multi-channel digital television environment. Additionally appointed Dynamic Branding Production Manager for all Viasat Free-To-Air channels.

    2002 - 2004 Senior Graphic Designer Central News West ITV, Birmingham
    Supervised a team of designers in the development and creation of sophisticated news graphics, maintaining a high quality service in a live broadcast environment.

    2001 - 2002 Promotions Director Regional Promotions Unit Carlton Television, Birmingham
    Successfully completed a 12 month attachment, writing and directing programme trailers for HTV West, HTV Wales and Westcountry regions.

    1995 - 2001 Graphic Designer Carlton Television, Birmingham
    Assigned to regional promotions, programmes and commercials. Created title sequences,
    content graphics and art directed studio and location shoots.

    1989 - 1995 Graphic Design Assistant Central Independent Television, Birmingham
    Assisted in the creation of animated sequences for network programmes and presentation.
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    Technical Equipment

    Autodesk Flint
    Quantel Hal, Harriet, Paintbox, Picturebox
    Aston Ethos & Motif
    Adobe After-Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
    Apple Final Cut Pro
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    Affiliations

    BECTU, Musicians Union, Performing Rights Society
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    Referees

    Available on request.
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    Additional Information

    Industries

    • Commercials, 
    • Corporate, 
    • TV

    Programme Types

    • Business, 
    • Commercial, 
    • Corporate, 
    • Current Affairs, 
    • Documentary, 
    • Historical Documentary, 
    • Live TV, 
    • Motoring, 
    • Music, 
    • News, 
    • Science Fiction, 
    • Sport

    Organizations

    • BECTU

    Specialisms

    • Advertising, 
    • Corporate Films, 
    • Design, 
    • Music, 
    • News & Current Affairs, 
    • Sport

    Languages

    • English

    Licenses

    • Basic Driving (PLG)
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