Michael Nutting
@michaelnutting
Emmy-nominated Creative Director driving brand growth through video, team building, and operational efficiency.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am an Emmy-nominated Creative Director with 15 years of experience leading creative production, brand development, and video storytelling for Fortune 500 clients across Finance, SaaS, CPG, Travel, and Food & Beverage. I have built and led in-house creative teams, managed multi-million dollar budgets, and delivered high-impact campaigns that increased engagement and operational efficiency.
My work includes establishing creative operations and processes that saved over $500K annually, launching studios and producing hundreds of video and photo assets each year, and directing global rebranding and large-scale campaign initiatives. I combine strategic planning, CI/LEAN Six Sigma discipline, and hands-on creative direction to drive measurable results and scalable creative systems.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Executive Creative Director
MSM
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Set creative vision and led teams of designers and producers to deliver innovative work that increased client engagement and industry recognition while implementing processes to streamline productivity.
Global Brand and Creative Manager
ZEPZ
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 11 months)
Led growth marketing and creative teams across 30+ global markets, built brand guidelines and an in-house creative agency, and managed an annual budget exceeding $5 million to improve operational efficiency.
Creative Manager
7-Eleven Corporate
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022 (11 months)
Launched and led an in-house creative team producing 250+ video stories annually, advised C-suite on national content strategy, and reduced turnaround time by 30% through streamlined workflows.
SADirected a creative studio producing 100+ photo/video shoots quarterly, built a television studio, led crisis communication during major operational disruptions, and implemented processes that saved over $500K annually.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
TBThe State University of New York College at Brockport
Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies focusing on media, storytelling, and corporate communications.
Lean Six Sigma
Lean Six Sigma Certification, Process Improvement
Completed Lean Six Sigma training at White, Yellow, and Green Belt levels to improve process efficiency and operational workflows.
AAAssociation of National Advertisers
Certified Marketing Professional, Marketing
Earned Certified Marketing Professional credential covering marketing strategy, brand management, and industry best practices.
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Website
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