If you are looking for a creatively-focused talented executive producer with the proven ability to work independently to generate high-quality creative work in a collaborative, ever-changing environment, then Michele Morris is the one for you.

It is no surprise that clients and vendors have independently echoed the same sentiment about Michele, that she is the real deal. Oscar nominated director/writer, Ted Melfi said working with Michele was a great experience for me and we could not have accomplished anything without such a strong leader. I have never worked with someone so thorough and efficient in my life. Michele is the real deal, a keeper as they say. 

This keeper is an experienced, award-winning producer with a skilled hand in all realms of production and post-production including international productions, animation, CGI, and visual effects. An expert negotiator, manager, and creative producer, Michele is a positive and energetic producer who brings enthusiasm to every project. Michele has produced integrated campaigns for small boutique shops, as well as large multi-national agencies; jobs of all sizes both in scope and budget; from cinema spots combining live action, CGI and visual effects for automotive, to a real people, hidden camera, experiential campaign that shot in NY, LA and Dallas with Taco Bell Influencers that received a million hits within a day of breaking on social media, to a dark comedy short film for the Pocket Film Festival, that was written and directed by Ted Melfi, an Academy Award Double Nominee.

Michele learned to problem solve, organize and communicate well from the start of her career in New York City. She is a self-starter, loves being part of a team and is comfortable managing her productions and teams. Michele produces spots from inception to air, believes good communication between all parties involved with a job makes for the most successful productions and has the ability to supervise multiple, ongoing projects. Having pushed the creative envelope, Michele knows how to explore to find the right approach and strategize to deliver outstanding creative within any budget. Michele loves the challenge of finding the right people to execute the job and deliver best in class for that budget. Her extensive network of contacts worldwide enables her to find the right people – often at the Academy Award level and sometimes discovering new talent.

Michele’s skills in management and leadership were honed on an international scale. She was elected the youngest vice-president at D'Arcy St. Louis. As an elected vice-president, Michele served on the management committee. As Executive Producer at ATTIK, she was part of the senior management team and worked with ATTIK's PR firm on press releases. Michele oversaw the production department and all projects in production. She was responsible for ensuring the delivery of all campaigns on time and on budget. Michele trouble shot on any productions that needed it. She also managed the freelance producers and helped grow junior talent. As an EP, Michele is often brought in early on in the creative process to help determine how to best approach and execute the project as well as ballpark it before selling the idea to the client. She is a mentor to junior creatives, creates production systems for small agencies that don’t have a production department and negotiates contracts for suppliers and non-union talent. Throughout her career, Michele has coordinated and interfaced with the C-suite on the agency, client and vendor sides of the business as well as with all of the internal agency teams - creative, production, account, new business, financial, HR, PR and management.

Whether it is finding the newest kid before they hit the block or working with A-list talent, Michele will make it happen. She continues to produce campaigns both large and small, for companies from coast to coast. When not producing commercials, Michele enjoys hiking, singing and trying for the elusive hole in one. She speaks and produces in several languages and has judged several industry awards. Michele is an avid photographer exhibiting and selling her work at various galleries and juried competitions. She is member of the Television Academy.