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And the 40th Anniversary Award Goes to… Mills James

I’m imagining this is what it’s like to be onstage at a red-carpet awards show (think Oscars, Grammy’s, Golden Globes, the Tonys, Cannes, etc.,).
We’ve all seen it. The Award Winner arrives at the podium. Torn between triumph and terror.

Employee Spotlight – Shane Walker

“Every morning coming into work, I make it a point to notice the color of the sky, the sunrise”
Our Employee Spotlight this month features Shane Walker: Colorist, Creative Editorial. Shane has been with Mills James for 16 years and offers a level of creativity, expertise, and wisdom that we couldn’t find anywhere else.

Employee Spotlight – Kim Davis

“I have always found the entertainment industry to be very fast moving, never black and white.”

Our Employee Spotlight this month features Kim Davis: Talent & Licensing Coordinator. Kim manages everything from sourcing, negotiating to coordinating of all talent payments for Union and non-union projects.

Employee Spotlight – James Waterfield

“I have worked my way up in hospitality since I was 15… from being a dishwasher, line cook, server, bartender, and several managerial roles”

Our Employee Spotlight this month features James Waterfield: Director of Hospitality. James leads our 20+ hotel and convention center locations through operations and sales. Leading his team, serving our clients and rowing his way to the top, is his specialty.

Employee Spotlight – Matt Sullivan

“If you don’t embrace it, you’ll just waste it, and if you bruise your ribs on the bunny hill, it will eventually get you to the top of the mountain.” Our Employee Spotlight this month features Matt Sullivan: Director of the MJ Cleveland office. Alongside his small, but mighty team of 6, Matt has built the Cleveland office into what it is today. Pushing boundaries, building relationships, all while cheering on the Browns; they can’t be stopped. You won’t want to miss where they are headed in the next five years! Check out the full interview with Matt!

Employee Spotlight – John Hewitt

“I’ve always had a fondness for words and images. Mix ‘em. Match ‘em. Collect them all. Trade them with your friends!” Our Employee Spotlight this month features John Hewitt: Creative Director. John has always had a knack for creating. Whether it’s creating storylines, creating ideas, or creating humor, he’s your guy. With almost 25 years under his belt at Mills James, John has legacy knowledge mixed with innovative thinking that is forward looking, making him an expert in our industry (even if he does have bad handwriting). Check out the full interview with John!

Employee Spotlight – Marsha Barrett

“They know they can call me, and I will lead them in the right direction.” Our Employee Spotlight this month features Marsha Barrett: Senior Account Director. Marsha supports some of our biggest clients here and truly loves what she does. From listening to her clients, to bringing together a dream team to deliver, and to nurturing client relationships, no two days are the same for her. Check out the full interview with Marsha!

Employee Spotlight – Da’Sha Jones

“The way I could blend art with technology to tell stories was mesmerizing”. Our Employee Spotlight this month features Da’Sha Jones: Motion Graphics Designer. From wanting to be a meteorologist, to writing poetry, this girl does it all. Da’Sha talks with us about what drove her to being a Motion Graphics Designer and why she’s so passionate about her work here at Mills James. Check out the full interview with Da’Sha!

MJ Minute

A live series filmed entirely on a virtual set, hosted by our very own Cat Lellie. This mini-series will take viewers on a journey through the fascinating worlds of video and event production.

Employee Spotlight – Kevin Boyle

Employee Spotlight –Kevin Boyle Our Employee Spotlight this month features Kevin Boyle: Producer, Editor and Director of Photography. Kevin is a jack of all trades and has the experience and professionalism to back that up.