Education
San Diego State University
B.A. Advertising, Advertising & Marketing -Work Experience
Mike's Road Trip Travel Blog
Current
Mike's Road Trip Travel Blog
ZenniHome
2022-03-01 - 2022-09-01
ZenniHome
Shubic Web Design
2007-01-01 - 2010-03-01
Shubic Web Design
H&S Yacht Sales
2004-01-01 - 2007-01-01
H&S Yacht Sales
Cold Stone Creamery
2002-01-01 - 2004-01-01
Cold Stone Creamery
The Green Carrot
2001-01-01 - 2002-01-01
The Green Carrot
NeoPlanet, Inc.
1998-01-01 - 2001-01-01
NeoPlanet, Inc.
Skills
Summary
I value experiences over things. My gift for creation spans developing innovative ideas, crafting solutions, and producing compelling content. Whether making delicious dishes from scratch or creating remarkable works of art, I am a creator, a visionary, a doer, and a leader by example. As a marketing guru, video producer, and content marketing expert, I bring a wealth of experience in traditional and digital marketing. My background encompasses client, agency, and media roles, with expertise across nearly every marketing discipline. I authored Lines, Signs & Forks – Diary of a Nomadic Road Tripper, which won the best travel book in 2020 by the North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA). As the publisher of MikesRoadTrip.com, I have established myself as a leader in the travel sector by creating compelling content, optimizing it for search traffic, and promoting it through my extensive social network. My public speaking engagements at travel conferences focus on video content and industry trends, which now include leveraging AI tools and technology. Key Highlights: -Social Media and Content Marketing Expert: Passionate about success metrics and innovative marketing strategies. -Global Experience: Collaborated with numerous destinations, hotels, brands, PR firms, and media outlets worldwide. Served as a long-time travel ambassador for Travelocity and Allianz Travel, and contributed to Lonely Planet. -Entrepreneurial Spirit: Continually building my brand with my book, Lines, Signs & Forks – Diary of a Nomadic Road Tripper, and launching the travel video aggregation website GoTravel.video. -Diverse Marketing Services: Assisting businesses outside the travel sector with their marketing needs, showcased at MeshMarketing.guru. When you work with me, you can expect dedication, quality work, innovative approaches, and most importantly, results. Let's connect and explore how we can achieve great things together!