Mike Abate

Mike Abate has a diverse work experience spanning over a decade. Mike currently holds the position of Senior Art Director at TracyLocke since 2022. Prior to that, from 2019 to 2022, they worked as a Graphic Designer for Wayback Burgers, where they were responsible for the creation and maintenance of national campaigns, print collateral, menus, digital ads, and social content.

From 2017 to 2018, Mike served as an Art Director at milk *an advertising agency, where they worked with various brands including Mount Southington Ski Area, Wayback Burgers, and Weeks Automotive Group. Mike'sresponsibilities included executing creative needs from print to digital, art directing photo shoots, and handling social media content.

Before that, Mike gained experience as a Junior Art Director at Octagon from 2015 to 2017, specializing in designing creative assets for golf tournaments and working with brands like Meijer, CME Group, Walmart, and Toyota.

In 2014, Mike worked as a Freelance Art Director at TracyLocke, where they collaborated with brands such as Pepsi, Starbucks, and Budweiser. Prior to that, they held the position of Freelance Studio Artist at TracyLocke for a few months.

In addition to their freelance work, Mike also worked as a Designer and Producer at Freelance Graphic Designer from 2011 to 2014. Mike also gained experience as a Graphic Designer at Nu-AgeDesigns LLC in 2013 and worked as a Car Detailer and Sales Associate at Abate's Car Care from 2010 to 2012.

Mike Abate received their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Art and Design from Sacred Heart University, where they attended from 2010 to 2014.