Andre Mika

I'm André Mika... a creative executive currently based in Chicago. My background is largely based in production and programming... creating and producing digital, broadcast and live entertainment for the biggest brands in the world... across all genres.

As a Creative Executive, content and brand specialist, Andre is widely considered one of the leading digital, retail/B to B, live event/show Creative Directors/producers in the business. A production specialist, Andre also has a long history of working with companies and startups who are navigating digital transition and regarded as a thought leader in creative and new media/digital strategist/television fields. A work history including many of the top media companies in the world, including Disney, DreamWorks, AOL and the NHL. Experience in creative content, both broadcast and interactive production... including detailed product management with strong P/L responsibility. Campaign ideation, writing, directing and producing network/cable and online programming. 2004 Emmy Award winner for his work at the Athens Summer Olympics at NBC, and was Executive In Charge of Production of the largest media event in history, Live Earth. Recently headed creative for National Hockey League, including the creation and launch on the NHL Network Online, as well as heading the relaunch, redesign and day to day management of NHL.com. In 2009 was named as one of the Top 15 Most Influential Digital Media Executives in Sports by SBJ. Andre additionally served as the Executive Producer of Live Entertainment and Game Presentation at the NHL Winter Classic, as well as the NHL All Star Game and NHL Awards from Las Vegas.... and most recently served as EVP, Creative (Lead Creative Director) at award-winning TBA Global... writing and producing the 25th Annual Shareholders Meeting for global giant Walmart, as well as producing the relaunch of USA Today in Washington DC, among others. Specialties: Overall big picture creative, content producer and process specialist, digital strategies/web/app building, live event and digital strategy, large scale project management from conception to completion. Complete business and production management, including talent and labor negotiating.

SVP, Programming and Production at Silver Chalice/720 Sports

December 2012 - Present | Chicago, IL

Leading creative programming and production for a groundbreaking new digital network.

Executive Vice President, Creative (Lead Creative Director) at TBA Global

December 2011 - November 2012

Oversee all creative development and ideation for experiential marketing agency TBA Global, producing live, digital, B2B and B2C marketing campaigns for Fortune 50 clients. Collaborated with a team of producers, artists, UI designers, writers and creative strategists to produce projects for global Blue Chip clients including Walmart, USA Today, Google, Monster and Bank of America.... creating unforgettable events and experiences that connect brands and people.

Senior Vice President, Digital Creative at TBA Global

March 2011 - November 2011

Andre handles the digital creative vision TBA Global, producing groundbreaking content and applications for some of the world's top brands.

Senior Vice President, Creative at National Hockey League (NHL)

September 2009 - March 2011

Lead all creative programming development for the NHL, including the design/programming of NHL.com, the NHL Studios, NHL Network, NHL Mobile, league branding, live television, live events and in-arena.

Vice President, Programming and Production, New Media at National Hockey League

September 2007 - June 2009

Scraped, redesigned and rebuilt NHL.com, launched the NHL Digital Studio and designed the newly launched NHL Video Player, while producing numerous television properties for the league.

Executive in Charge of Production at Live Earth

February 2007 - August 2007

In charge of producing all media related to Live Earth, the largest one-day music event of its kind in history... broadcast worldwide, including 7 of the NBC networks. See video clip on profile page.

Director, Current Programming and Production at AOL

October 2005 - March 2007

Oversaw creation and production of all original content across the AOL network, including the build out of 2 studios, as well as the supervision of dozens of production professionals.

Executive Director at Shaw Center for the Arts

February 2004 - May 2005

Opened and programmed 125,000 sq. foot performing arts center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Coordinated build out with contractors and architects.

Producer at Planet Grande Pictures

2000 - 2003

Writer, Producer, Development. Wrote and Produced "The Deadwood Mysteries" for HBO in 2001, the first online series produced by the network. Later produced numerous projects including "The Andy Griffith Reunion Show" for CBS, the network's highest rated special of 2003.

Director, Business Development at Liquid Audio

March 1999 - May 2000

Suoported B to B projects in Los Angeles and helped develop new products, including eCast, the first end to end global voice dubbing software, based with Liquid technology.

Head of International Productions at DreamWorks SKG

May 1997 - March 1999

Launched the International Production area from scratch, and dubbed "The Prince of Egypt" in 30 countries worldwide. Cast additional projects in major Euro territories, including Shrek. Also wrote, directed and produced "The Prince of Egypt" read along and "Chicken Run" read along children's products, from original film scripts.

Sr. Manager, Consumer Products at Walt Disney Records

March 1995 - May 1997

Produced children's consumer products (Read Along, Sing Alongs, Play Alongs) as well as specialty projects (Disney Songs The Satchmo Way) for WD, in concert with the release of feature animation titles Pocohontas, Hunchback of Notre Dame and Toy Story).

Producer at Moore Music Group

1992 - 1994

Staff producer and vocalist, recording national television spots for McDonald's, Sears, Hallmark, Bud Light, Pizza Hut, Kellogg's and many others. Agency work included Leo Burnett, DDB, FCB, Grey and others.

Western Michigan University

1988 – 1990

University of Missouri-Kansas City

1984 – 1986

Concentration: Music, Opera/Vocal Jazz

Global travel, cooking, LSU sports, cigars, boating, art and architecture.