Michael Cates
Senior level creative producer and manager leading operations, creative and technical teams.
- Role
- Manager, Project Management & Production at The Walt Disney Company
- Location
- Los Angeles, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Cates
I’m a Creative Executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of film, television, marketing, and technology. My career has been driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, an analytical mindset, and a passion for producing high-quality content. I thrive in fast-paced environments, where my ability to think on my feet and adapt quickly leads to innovative solutions and successful projects.Currently, I serve as a Manager at Disney CreativeWorks, where I manage custom ad sale projects that directly support Hulu and Disney+ ad revenue. I’m dedicated to redefining workflows and creating impactful viewer first advertising content for streaming platforms.At Hulu I oversee the production of co-branded partnerships and developed award-winning campaigns, including the highly successful \"Let’s All Go to The Pantry\" franchise. My commitment to collaboration and creative excellence has earned multiple accolades, including an Emmy Award for Outstanding Main Title Design and several Promax awards. I pride myself on my leadership and mentoring abilities, fostering an environment where creative teams can thrive and produce standout video and digital content. I’m well-versed in various project management tools and creative software, which allows me to streamline processes and enhance collaboration across teams.Let’s connect and explore how we can drive creativity and innovation together!
Experience
Manager, Project Management & Production
May 2025 — Present
Education
Minnesota State Moorhead
Business
1994 — 1996
Skills
- Client Services
- Brand Development
- Presentation Skills
- Digital Media
- Television
- Post Production
- Digital Asset Management
- Project Management
- Web Design
- Production Management
- Social Media
- Creative Direction
- Digital Marketing
- Brand Management
- Streaming Media
- Marketing Strategy
- Logo Design
- Online Advertising
- Adobe Photoshop
- Film
- Video Production
- Leadership
- Storytelling
- Art Direction
- Marketing
- Branding
- Interactive Media
- New Media
- Ideation
- Project Team Management
- Team Leadership
- Entertainment
- Management
- Video Editing
- Business Process
- Creative Concept Development
- Client Relationship Building
- Team Management
- Production Managment
- Video
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