I am an experienced creative professional with many years of producing and directing creative multimedia and marketing projects, including marketing materials, educational materials, videos, and films. I specialize as a writer, producer, director, and media expert with a strong focus on delivering award-winning creative direction, writing, producing, video production, graphic design, motion graphics, and animation. I own and operate a multimedia studio with professional camera and lighting equipment, and I am skilled in project management, concept development, storytelling, and team leadership. My expertise spans Adobe and Apple software products, various video and audio editing tools, and advanced equipment handling to meet client creative needs and marketing goals effectively.

Michael A. Kraus

I am an experienced creative professional with many years of producing and directing creative multimedia and marketing projects, including marketing materials, educational materials, videos, and films. I specialize as a writer, producer, director, and media expert with a strong focus on delivering award-winning creative direction, writing, producing, video production, graphic design, motion graphics, and animation. I own and operate a multimedia studio with professional camera and lighting equipment, and I am skilled in project management, concept development, storytelling, and team leadership. My expertise spans Adobe and Apple software products, various video and audio editing tools, and advanced equipment handling to meet client creative needs and marketing goals effectively.

Available to hire

I am an experienced creative professional with many years of producing and directing creative multimedia and marketing projects, including marketing materials, educational materials, videos, and films. I specialize as a writer, producer, director, and media expert with a strong focus on delivering award-winning creative direction, writing, producing, video production, graphic design, motion graphics, and animation.

I own and operate a multimedia studio with professional camera and lighting equipment, and I am skilled in project management, concept development, storytelling, and team leadership. My expertise spans Adobe and Apple software products, various video and audio editing tools, and advanced equipment handling to meet client creative needs and marketing goals effectively.

See more

Language

Work Experience

Owner / President / Director at MAK Design Company
January 1, 2000 - Present
Owned and operated a multimedia design company serving international clients since 2000, specializing in marketing and sales materials, instructional and training content, social media graphics, video, audio, web design, package design, motion graphics, animation, and interactive media. Responsibilities include project management, concept development, creative direction, marketing strategies, and working with teams to meet client goals, budgets, and deadlines.
Art Director / Project Manager / Marketing Manager at Metro Delta
December 31, 2000 - August 27, 2025
Served clients in marketing and multimedia materials. Responsible for marketing, concept development, art direction, design, media production, and project management.
Owner / President / Director at MAK Design Company
January 1, 2000 - Present
Soliciting and servicing international clients by producing marketing and sales materials, instructional and training materials, social media content, graphic design, print, video and audio production, web design, package design, motion graphics, animation, audio recording and production, interactive media, digital presentations, and multimedia design. Responsibilities include project management, concept development, creative direction, marketing strategies, and coordinating teams to meet creative needs, budgets, and deadlines.
Instructor / Substitute Teacher / Robotics Coach at Fairview School District, Collegiate Academy, Erie School District, Erie County Technical School
January 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Teaching and supervising art, photography, and graphics students. Coaching the robotics team. Developed lesson plans, instructional and training materials, and implemented lessons while supervising students.
Art Director / Project Manager / Marketing Manager at Metro Delta
December 31, 2000 - August 31, 2025
Served clients by managing marketing and multimedia projects. Responsibilities included marketing, concept development, art direction, design, media production, and project management.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) at Edinboro University
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
High School Diploma at Fairview High School
January 11, 2030 - August 27, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Graphic Communications and Art Education at Edinboro University
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025
High School Diploma at Fairview High School
January 11, 2030 - August 31, 2025

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Consumer Goods