Michael Brynjolfson Resume
MICHAEL BRYNJOLFSON, B.B.A., M.D.M
PROFILE
Innovative, driven, passionate professional with experience in the agency, film and IT industries. Employers and teachers repeatedly tout talents in creativity, organization, communication, storytelling, teamwork, and interactivity with an ability to motivate and have projects delivered on time and within budget. Fervent about all digital media with abilities and experience in project management, copywriting, web design, leadership management, web strategy, search engine optimization, and sales. Proven-ability to provide significant revenue, productivity and quality improvements in a fast paced creative environment.
EXPERIENCE
Director of Digital Production
m56 Studios/The Coup Company (June 2016 – June 2023)
Senior Digital Producer/Product Manager for:
OverInteractive Media Inc./The Coup Company (June 2012-Present, web production)
B2Ten/Active for Life (August 2011-Present, web production)
Dare-Digital Advertising Agency (April 2011-October 2011, web/film production-work study)
Electronic Arts – EA (September 2011-January 2012, web production-work study)
Core Competencies and Accomplishments
- Product Management and team building on many multimedia projects while creating an environment of team cohesiveness
- Managed over 6 projects ($1,500,000 worth of build) at one time all with successful outcomes
- Digital storytelling, interface design, directing, scriptwriting, game design and development, virtual world design and development
- Day to day management of teams with 15+ people
- Implementation of process, documentation of process and best practices.
- Identified conflicts between schedule and development on multiple occasions
- Met strict deadlines in a high pressure environment by establishing priorities and multi-tasking efficiently
- Functional understanding and experience with process development
- Exhibited strong skills in diplomacy, flexibility and patience with the ability to communicate clearly across departments and nations
- Always solution focused
Computer Skills:
- Project Management and CRM Software Used: Merlin, Slack, Assembla, Zoho, Podio, Basecamp, Quickbooks, Wikis, Shotgun, MS Project, Salesforce, Sugar, Constant Contacts, Mailchimp, Evernote, BitBucket
- Programming and CMS: Processing, Java, HTML, Markdown, WordPress
- Proficient in: MS Office, After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Moviemaker
Project Manager/Marketing Manager
Outcome3 Internet Marketing – Vancouver, BC (Sept. 2008 – Apr. 2010)
Core Competencies
- Search Engine Optimization/Internet Marketing
- Writing for the web; blogs, page copy, newsletters, SEO rich articles
- Web design for optimization/interactivity
- Client relations and negotiations
- Online business strategy creation and implementation
- Brand development and management
Leadership/Marketing Highlights:
- Presented benefits of product story and use of internet marketing to 10+ companies
- Maintained client relationship for high end customers in online environment
- Created CPC campaign resulting in a 7.2% CTR and a 5.2% boost in sales
- Project managed team of 5 on a rebranding campaign for the Outcome3 website resulting in a 35% increase in visitors and 15% increase in conversions
Report Management:
- Generated informational analysis: Project Charters/Plans, Change Requests, Status Reports
- Used CRM to keep detailed notes and log of clients, projects, milestones and co-workers
Film and Stage Producer/Promoter/ Actor
(1994-2011)
Various Film, Television and Stage Productions
- Turned minimal budget stage productions into professional successes
- Made fliers, posters and postcards promoting films and stage
- Developed ability to present in front of large crowds on multi-million dollar films
EDUCATION
Master of Digital Media
University of British Columbia – Great Northern Way Campus (Sept. 2010 – Apr. 2012) GPA– 4.0
Bachelor of Business Administration
Simon Fraser University – Burnaby, BC (Concentration- Entrepreneurship) 2008 GPA- 3.2
- Relevant Courses: Project Management, Leadership, Business Communication, Marketing (A+), Managerial Accounting, Data and Decisions, Creativity In Business
- Extended Minor In Communications: Social Contexts of Information Technology, Information Technology and the New Media, Cultural Dimensions of Advertising
COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE
Langley Board of Education – Langley, BC Fund Raising Coordinator
Organized 30 volunteers and assisted in management of donation drive with the proceeds going to Langley inner city elementary school children. Administered and monitored many different tasks (cash flow, intake and pricing goods, displaying items attractively) to keep efficiency between the receiving and selling goods.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member, Project Management Institute, 2007
Member, PMI- West Coast Chapter
Member, International Internet Marketing Association, 2008
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