What others say about my work
“Mike was instrumental in helping Kount, an Equifax Company, refresh its brand identity and launch a new website. His creative eye for modern design, acumen with architecting digital assets, and ability to efficiently produce high quality work with short deadlines are amongst his strongest attributes. But in addition, I'd be remiss without sharing that Mike is a team player who engaged with his peers and brought a high degree of enthusiasm to our organization. I'd highly recommend Mike as a creative lead.”
— Erik Jon Warila, Global Director, Content and Communications | Boise, ID
“Your patience, conscience, and high expectations have made us better as a team and your work has definitely upped our game out in the public. Thanks for being resourceful and relentless. Two qualities I greatly admire.”
— Buddy Teaster, President & CEO | Nashville, TN
“Mike holds a pivotal role in upholding the Stax brand. His quality work and vision set Stax apart from our competition and make team members proud of the brand we represent.”
— Peer Award Nomination | 2025
“[Mike] You’ve truly elevated Stax’s design to the next level. Beyond your creative talents, your thoughtfulness and encouragement create a positive atmosphere.”
— Ray Lau, VP of Marketing | Orlando, FL
“Mike made significant program improvements quickly while developing mutually respectful relationships with his direct staff and management peers. A leader with passion, openness, and ability to bring the best out in everyone around him.”
— Laura Brill, Program Director | Phoenix, AZ
“Mike is a true asset to any team! He frequently went above and beyond on tasks, and delivered high-quality and intelligent designs ahead of schedule. He has a wonderful eye for design, and comes up with very creative solutions. If you are looking for pixel perfect design ahead of schedule, Mike is your guy. I always appreciated Mike’s communication skills — always checking in on tasks and taking initiative. Through a company acquisition, he kept a positive attitude despite drastic changes. I really enjoyed my time working with him, and hope to collaborate again some day in the future!”
“Mike considers how work affects everyone on the team, is a champion for proactive project management, and thinks through all the details. He lifts others up constantly and is a joy to work with.”
— Katherine Rowley, Director of Content | Franklin, TN
“I worked with Mike Burns for nearly three years. He has proven himself to be trustworthy in every situation he was presented. He is highly organized and would consistently meet or exceed expectations. Mike is a very creative individual and would often provide valuable feedback and input into projects or situations that helped our team to think broadly and longer term.”
— John Camardo, Executive Director of Operations | Buffalo, NY