Senior Level Talent

Studio Gramercy was founded by three senior level marketing professionals with complementary talents and a shared passion for creative problem solving. Our 25 year collaboration has furnished custom image campaigns for some of the nation’s most respected companies and institutions — it has also yielded a wealth of real world experience. This wisdom provides us with the insight and foresight required to produce business-generating marketing programs at budget, on time, every time.

Michael Aron, Creative DirectorMichael Aron

  • 2003–2009 Mr. Aron was an Art Director at Ross Culbert & Lavery, Inc.  Mr. Aron was responsible for annual reports, websites and videos for clients such as Simpson Thacher, Murray Hill Properties, and Ameriprise Financial.
  • 1993–2003 Mr. Aron was a partner in a mid-size graphic design firm Calfo Aron LLC which produced corporate communications, videos, and advertising for clients such as the New York Philharmonic, Boston Properties and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
  • 1979–1993 Mr. Aron owned Michael Aron and Company, was a Senior Designer at The Pushpin Group, and a Designer at Herb Lubalin Associates.
  • Michael S. Aron attended the Academy of Fine Art and Design in Genk, Belgium, and received his BFA from The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. Mr. Aron has taught at Parsons School of Design and has lectured at New York University and The Cooper Union. His work is included in the collection of The Library of Congress. He has also contributed to the books Design Career: Practical Knowledge for Beginning Graphic Designers; Designing with Illustration; Logo, Font & Lettering Bible; Typography Essentials; and Sourcebook for Visual Ideas.

Michael Paras, Director of PhotographyMichael Paras

  • New York area based photographer with national and international experience
  • On location or in the studio, has created custom images for captains of industry (IBM) and leading personalities (Bill Clinton)
  • Extensive editorial, advertising, reportage, and lifestyle assignments led to specialty in portraiture.
  • Spent nearly two decades as the personal photographer to the Rockefeller family.
  • Whether photographing professional models or regular folks, Michael’s people skills (and sense of humor) put subjects at ease to produce images that masterfully capture a moment while communicating a timeless quality.

Brian Booms, Marketing and Editorial DirectorBrian Booms

  • 1980 graduate of The Wharton School with a major in marketing/advertising
  • Created marketing director position at John W. Galbreath & Co. (an international real estate development company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio)
  • Managed the MetLife and AT&T accounts at Burson Marsteller in New York, including the 1984 Olympic torch run campaign (25 events in 25 cities sponsored by AT&T)
  • Independent creative consultant since 1985, providing strategic business communications for a diverse group of companies: publishing (McGraw-Hill), financial (Lend Lease), consulting (PricewaterhouseCoopers), tech (Intuit), hospitality (Rockresorts)…
  • In addition, have deep knowledge regarding all aspects of the real estate industry: office (Boston Properties), industrial (Duke Associates), retail (Trump), hotel (Hyatt), residential (Zeckendorf), financing (US Realty Advisors), architecture (Arrowstreet), construction (Skanska)…
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