VEE
I'M
Michael
versandi.
( most people just call me Vee )
FORWARD CREATOR
About me, Vee.
Over twenty years of professional creative direction and production experience.
Advertising. Marketing. Design.
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Filmmaker. Storyteller.
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Author.
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Adventure traveler, ukulele enthusiast, snappy dresser, and animal lover.
Believe that you can and you will.
Pet all the dogs. All of them.
NEW YORK • CHARLESTON • TAMPA
Here's all that bio information you typically see on a site like this...
Where to begin?
Well, I am a seasoned ( mostly paprika with just a hint of pepper ) creative director with over 20 years of professional experience in advertising, marketing, and design.
My expertise, if that's what you would like to call it, is in creative direction, conceptual development, practical application,
branding and leadership.
// CREATIVE DIRECTION //
Proven success delivering award-winning, creative that fulfill objectives for global brands.
....which is really just a fancy way of saying, I get the job done while making people happy.
Refined leadership skills directing all phases of creative development—from concept through production—across various media channels, formats, platforms, products and devices.
Clear track record of continual creative improvement, actively contributing to a culture of innovation, excellence and accountability.
Exceptional presentation skills and communication abilities at all levels of both internal and client organizations.
// MANAGEMENT //
Mentoring, managing and inspiring large teams of up to 20 diverse personalities in deadline-driven environments.
Leading cross-functional team collaboration.
Impacting agency process to improve efficiency and creative output.
Prioritizing work and resources across engagements based on short- and long-term needs.
Growing new business and developing solid client relationships.
Plus, I'm an all around pretty nice guy.
My mom says so.
So, who is Vee?
01 PROFESSIONAL
MY KNOWLEDGE IN ALL KINDS OF THINGS
ADOBE PREMIERE PRO
85%
ADOBE CREATIVE SUITE
90%
BEING A GOOD HUMAN
100%
LAYOUT / PUBLISHING
90%
RUSH
85%
BELIEVING IN MYSELF
99%
AUDITION / AUDACITY
85%
HTML & CSS
65%
PETTING DOGS
150%
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS
85%
WEB / WORDPRESS / WIX / WEEBLY / SQUARESPACE
75%
MAILCHIMP / CONSTANT CONTACT
80%
COLLECTION OF VINTAGE LPs
83%
CONTACT
Want to know more?
Feel free to email.
03 Experience
2017-PRESENT
TIMES REVIEW MEDIA
Creative Director and Lead Designer
Filmmaker, editor, photographer and professional retoucher. Digital storyteller.
Ad conception, design, creation, and layout.
A Jack-of-all-trades you might say,
and all around nice guy.
North Fork enthusiast.
Know it like the back of my hand.
2016-2017
NEW MEDIA MARKETING
Creative Director
Oversaw and managed the in-house production team. And what a great team they were. Miss those guys. Worked with clients to create engaging campaigns across all platforms and channels.
2010-2016
KAHUNA CREATIVE
Owner
Owned and operated my own boutique advertising and marketing agency. One of my first clients was 20th Century Cycles in Oyster Bay, NY. Owned by Billy Joel. Yes, that Billy Joel. I know, right? How cool.
I actually got to ride motorcycles with him a few times. Remind me to tell you about.
1999-2016
PROMOTION ASSOCIATES
Creative Director
One of a few places I 'cut my chops" in the world of advertising and marketing. Worked on everything from print and product design, to radio and television commercials. Clients included Beefeater Gin, Stoli Vodka and Emeril Lagasse. Not a bad start.