Michael E. Loucas

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I am a Web & Multimedia Specialist with over 20+ years of experience, passionate about crafting creative, results-driven solutions that enhance engagement, improve workflows, and support business growth.

About

I am a Web & Multimedia Specialist with over 20+ years of experience, passionate about crafting creative, results-driven solutions that enhance engagement, improve workflows, and support business growth. My expertise ranges across Multimedia, Web Development, Animations and Audio Production.

Throughout my career, I have combined tech skills with multimedia creativity, delivering bilingual content, e-learning assets, and interactive websites while maintaining strong reliability and collaboration. I take pride in self-directed learning that allows me to minimize dependency on external developers while optimizing digital experiences. I try… lol

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Financial Services
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Healthcare
  • Real Estate & Construction

Projects · 14

• Built WordPress site with “same-email registration”, supporting high-volume online sales.
• Managed Mailchimp for 15,000 users, segmenting by school; targeted campaigns achieved 53% open rate and ~$90,000 in additional sales.
• Secured site with Wordfence, blocking ~700 fake accounts weekly.
• Developed PHP/WPBakery shop pages with school crests, enhancing UX.
• Streamlined MySQL with batch processes, improving maintenance and speed.
• Created custom shipping and tax-exempt plugins for multiple checkout options.
• Added Google Translate for international accessibility.
• Supported 2–10 customers daily with account issues.

Achieved $30,000 in sales in 2 months. Secured a $5,000 FACTOR grant. Collaborated with artists on vocal coaching and studio work. Created and managed the artist’s Flash website, domain, and marketing graphics. Designed printed assets and coordinated with printers for timely delivery. Handled all aspects of recording, mixing, and live sound production. Booked musicians, coordinated studio time, and hired engineers. Produced and recorded albums across various formats. Managed logistics for video shoots, venues, and booking. Shot and edited the “Mega City” Music Video.

Generated €1M weekly through technical expertise in graphics and software. Redesigned four gaming websites to W3C standards and developed reusable templates for Web and Sales teams. Prepared 3D assets for Casino games and designed user-focused websites and email campaigns. Maintained communication with CEO, COO, and sales teams on schedules, budgets, and project status. Managed over 27 languages for Marketing Assets.

• Designed logo, guidelines, ensuring brand consistency.
• Launched B2B/B2C shopping service, fueling growth.
• Processed 42,000 logos with scripts, boosting efficiency.
• Built search solution, adding 1,200 sign-ups.
• Created banners, emails, video ads, enhancing visibility.
• Developed 29 multilingual mini-sites, expanding reach.

• Led rebranding, modernizing logo, .NET GUI, enhancing UX.
• Managed Joomla, WordPress sites with cPanel, boosting performance.
• Designed HTML/CSS email campaigns, increasing engagement.
• Produced Premiere/After Effects video ads, elevating brand.
• Created banners, sales collateral, supporting lead generation.

  • Banner Ad Designer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Logo Designer
  • +4

• Created logo from scratch, building brand identity.
• Designed app icons, graphics for promotions, trade shows.
• Produced videos, Flash ads, brochures, enhancing campaigns.
• Built HTML/CSS/SVG/Flash web assets, boosting engagement.
• Optimized WordPress site with cPanel, MySQL, PHP.

  • 2D Animator
  • Banner Ad Designer
  • Book Cover Designer
  • +5

• Guided 15+ students daily, achieving 99% graduation rate.
• Grew enrollment 33% promoting program, career paths to students.
• Developed industry-aligned curricula, enhancing student readiness.
• Taught cybersecurity, internet safety, strengthening digital skills.
• Facilitated job placements, supporting student career success.

• Delivered roto painting using Nuke, Mocha Pro, ensuring precision.
• Enhanced 12+ films with seamless composite integration.
• Performed motion tracking, stabilization via Boujou, boosting quality.
• Managed high-priority shots under tight deadlines, maintaining standards.
• Contributed to major films, verified by IMDB profile.
• IMDB profile: https://www.twine.net/signin

  • Film Composer
  • Image Editor
  • Visual Effects Artist

• Led high-impact marketing materials, ensuring brand consistency.
• Created tutorial animations, videos, boosting product engagement.
• Designed brochures, signage, for Trade Shows maintaining cohesive visuals.
• Collaborated with Sales teams to align projects, streamlining production.
• Crafted infographics, illustrations, enhancing campaign storytelling.
• Multitasked timelines, worked within budgets, delivering strategic assets.

• Produced 21 Photoshop CC video tutorials using Camtasia, enhancing learner engagement.
• Designed Photoshop graphics, animations, elevating tutorial quality.
• Edited Audition audio, recorded my voiceovers, ensuring clear sound.
• Created the syllabi, transcribed my voiceovers, improving accessibility.

  • Animator
  • Instructional Designer
  • Recording Studio
  • +2

Graphic Designer | eLearning | Multimedia Producer

• Crafted eLearning assets with Photoshop, Storyline, Lectora, boosting training.
• Developed Scotiabank’s Global Sales program, enhancing staff engagement.
• Overhauled A&W’s Green Apron training, improving quality.
• Designed GoAnimate (Vyond) caricature animations, enriching tutorials.
• Added French/Spanish video captions, ensuring accessibility.
• Designed Canada Post training posters, strengthening brand.

behance . net/gallery/56598147/Corporate-e-learning-Print-and-Tutorial-Animator

  • 2D Animator
  • Illustrator
  • Photoshop Editor
  • +2

• Built and maintained custom WordPress sites for 13 clients, managing MySQL for performance and reliability.
• Enhanced Shopify stores with custom integrations, improving e-commerce functionality.
• Optimized websites using Lighthouse, improving speed and user experience.
• Led web and digital development projects, demonstrating strong work ethic, reliability, and collaboration.
• Self-taught advanced skills, reducing reliance on third-party developers and tools.

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Orbis Communications
Modular Farms
Federgreen Consulting
BLONDIES PIZZA
BigFind
Haniakuzbari
+more

  • 3D Animator
  • Digital Producer
  • Video Editor
  • +3

Work experience· 18 roles

Web Developer · Inschoolwear Inc.Jan 2025 – Aug 2025 · 8 mos

Built WordPress site with same-email registration supporting high-volume online sales. Managed Mailchimp for 15,000 users with targeted campaigns achieving a 53% open rate and approximately $90,000 in additional sales. Secured site with Wordfence blocking about 700 fake accounts weekly. Developed PHP/WP Bakery shop pages, enhancing user experience. Streamlined MySQL batch processes, improving maintenance and speed. Created custom plugins for shipping and tax exemption. Added Google Translate for international accessibility and supported 2-10 customers daily with account issues.

Web & Digital Development Specialist · 7C LaboratoriesJan 2025 – Aug 2025 · 8 mos

Built and maintained custom WordPress sites for 13 clients and managed MySQL databases for performance and reliability. Enhanced Shopify stores with custom integrations to improve e-commerce functionality. Optimized websites using Lighthouse improving speed and user experience. Led digital development projects demonstrating strong work ethic, reliability, and collaboration. Self-taught advanced skills reducing reliance on third-party developers and tools.

Multimedia Developer (Ad Hoc / Contractor) · CAILBAMar 2018 – Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

Built and maintained WordPress site with X-Theme Pro and custom document repository plugins. Fully translated site for French users. Designed Mailchimp campaigns with a 59.6% open rate and 25.0% click rate, boosting engagement. Produced bilingual voice-over tutorials improving member onboarding and training accessibility. Managed WordPress backups and MembershipWorks platform supporting 474 accounts with high retention (~$357,000 ARR). Led development of Digital Compliance Toolbox with PHP, streamlining bilingual member resource access and created print materials for trade shows.

eLearning Animation Specialist · GP StrategiesDec 2017 – Aug 2025 · 7 yrs 9 mos
Video Content Developer (Contract) · Staples Canada Learning CentreSep 2017 – Aug 2025 · 8 yrs
Marketing Designer & Animation Specialist · i3InternationalMar 2017 – Aug 2025 · 8 yrs 6 mos
2D Roto Painter & Compositor · Legend3DOct 2016 – Aug 2025 · 8 yrs 11 mos
Web Development & Digital Multimedia Instructor · Canadian Business CollegeMay 2015 – Aug 2025 · 10 yrs 4 mos

Education

Multimedia and Web Development · Trebas Institute1999 – 2002

I crush it all day long

Autodidact · Autodidacticism1988 – 2025

Lifelong learning, don't stop, won't stop.

Testimonials · 5.0 from 5 reviews

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