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I'm Michael Ebert, a studio, classroom, and freelance illustrator with hands-on experience in leading creative teams and delivering high-quality visuals. I thrive on turning ideas into polished deliverables and building collaborative environments that boost client satisfaction and project outcomes. From managing studio operations to teaching and mentoring students, I combine critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology to streamline workflows and produce engaging, standards-aligned work. I value strong relationships with clients and partners and am passionate about creative exploration across digital and traditional media.…I'm Michael Ebert, a studio, classroom, and freelance illustrator with hands-on experience in leading creative teams and delivering high-quality visuals. I thrive on turning ideas into polished deliverables and building collaborative environments that boost client satisfaction and project outcomes. From managing studio operations to teaching and mentoring students, I combine critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology to streamline workflows and produce engaging, standards-aligned work. I value strong relationships with clients and partners and am passionate about creative exploration across digital and traditional media.

Michael Ebert

Studio Manager, Illustrator, Graphic Designer, +2

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I'm Michael Ebert, a studio, classroom, and freelance illustrator with hands-on experience in leading creative teams and delivering high-quality visuals. I thrive on turning ideas into polished deliverables and building collaborative environments that boost client satisfaction and project outcomes. From managing studio operations to teaching and mentoring students, I combine critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology to streamline workflows and produce engaging, standards-aligned work. I value strong relationships with clients and partners and am passionate about creative exploration across digital and traditional media.…I'm Michael Ebert, a studio, classroom, and freelance illustrator with hands-on experience in leading creative teams and delivering high-quality visuals. I thrive on turning ideas into polished deliverables and building collaborative environments that boost client satisfaction and project outcomes. From managing studio operations to teaching and mentoring students, I combine critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology to streamline workflows and produce engaging, standards-aligned work. I value strong relationships with clients and partners and am passionate about creative exploration across digital and traditional media.

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I’m Michael Ebert, a studio, classroom, and freelance illustrator with hands-on experience in leading creative teams and delivering high-quality visuals. I thrive on turning ideas into polished deliverables and building collaborative environments that boost client satisfaction and project outcomes.

From managing studio operations to teaching and mentoring students, I combine critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology to streamline workflows and produce engaging, standards-aligned work. I value strong relationships with clients and partners and am passionate about creative exploration across digital and traditional media.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Beginner

Work Experience

Studio Manager at Art Steps I

November 1, 2009 - April 1, 2015

Led staff to complete tasks on time with high quality; promoted continuous improvement; fostered collaborative work environment; coordinated daily studio operations including scheduling, staffing, and customer service; managed budgets and financial reports; strengthened relationships with vendors and external partners; expanded client base through networking; maintained studio equipment.

Elementary School Teacher at Public Schools in Anaheim City School District

November 1, 2002 - November 1, 2009

Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues; managed classroom behavior; maintained accurate records; differentiated instruction; designed and implemented engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans across core subjects including ELA, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.

Illustrator at Self Employed

May 1, 2005 - Present

Freelance digital and classical illustration; streamlined creative processes; brainstormed with clients to generate innovative ideas; consistently produced high-quality artwork under tight deadlines; developed strong brand identities; provided detailed sketches and revisions promptly; marketed and sold multi-media portraiture and illustrative designs.