Michael Milligan

Background

About Michael Milligan

More than 25 years as a working manager, providing full-cycle project management of interior and exterior signage projects. Project management and hands-on involvement in all phases of design, production, and installation. Strong creative insight, understanding of compliance requirements and protocols, and demonstrated personnel and operations management skills. Creative, effective, and committed to quality outcomes and client service. MANAGEMENT. Project management from concept and design to installation. Point of contact for clients, vendors, contractors, subcontractors, regulatory agents, and internal personnel. Problem resolution before, during, and after project completion. Administration of time and cost budgets. CREATIVE & TECHNICAL. Commercial sign designs and illustrations. Logo creation and branding design concepts. Preparation of renderings and submissions related to permitting, historic commissions, art councils, engineering teams, and fabrication. Presentations at zoning hearings and variance meetings. CLIENT RELATIONS. Consultation and support related to graphic design, branding strategies, project and budget planning, and project management and installation. Sales meetings, sales and informational presentations, and contract negotiations. Follow up and follow through on issues and open items. FIELD WORK. In-field surveys, consultations, and scope of work assessments. Supervision of sign and graphic installations. Attend and/or lead planning and coordination meetings with contractors, compliance officers, subcontractors, vendors, and other service providers. SUPERVISION. Directly supervise employees and subcontractors including resource and project planning, general production and installation oversight, quality review, problem solving, and performance feedback. Fleet, asset, and inventory management.