About
I’m an experienced writer, community manager, and content tactician with deep admiration for the online media and digital space.
As someone passionate about conveying stories and helping audiences understand complicated material better, I enrolled at Corning Community College, where I earned an Associate of Science in Humanities and Social Sciences, with honors. I furthered my education at SUNY Cortland, graduating early in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications while maintaining a 4.01 overall GPA and finishing in the top 5% of my graduating class (summa cum laude).
Although facing adversity through the global pandemic, I continued my writing skills in the professional landscape, becoming a content writer for both Verblio and Valnet, Inc. These opportunities assisted in attaining my most significant role as a community manager for Halftime Sports, a startup mobile application with a strong focus on dedicated communities and interactive discussions. These skills would also assist in my role as editor for the Association for Materials Protection and Performance, while also developing more in editorial management and B2B communications for CoatingsProMagazine.
Recommendations
Philip Manzano, LinkedIn
Michael is one of the most creative problem solvers I've ever had the pleasure of working with. As a Community Manager, he not only comes up with out-of-the-box solutions to complex problems, but he also has a knack for quickly understanding the root cause of said problems. This, coupled with his willingness to dive in and get his hands dirty, makes him an invaluable asset on any team. Michael is also a great communicator. He has a way of breaking down complex issues in a way that anyone can understand. This makes him an excellent team leader and motivator.
I had the pleasure of working with Michael on a number of projects, and I can say without hesitation that he is one of the most talented and hard-working people I've ever had the pleasure of working with. Highly recommend.
Justin Hussong, LinkedIn
Every day working alongside Michael was truly a joy. We built something special out of nothing, and with that comes a lot of uncertainty and a lot of experimentation. Having someone as versatile, level-headed, determined, positive and creative as Michael leading the charge made every day something to look forward to, and I can say without question that each of the 20,000+ members of our community would say the same. His ability to communicate efficiently and effectively set the tone for the large community we built, and his willingness to strategize and implement new ideas make him an outstanding team leader.
I couldn't recommend Michael enough. It was an absolute pleasure to work with him and learn from him and he is easily one of the most diligent, hard-working and enjoyable co-workers I've ever spent time with.