Michael Powell

Michael Powell has a diverse work experience in various creative roles. Michael most recently served as the Executive Creative Director at The Bardstown Bourbon Company since September 2019. Prior to that, they worked as the Lead Designer at Louisville Vegan Jerky Co. L.L.C. from December 2017 to December 2021. Michael also served as the Creative Director at Hawthorn Innovations from April 2018 to August 2019. Furthermore, they worked as a Writer at Louisville Eccentric Observer from February 2009 to July 2019, and as a Co-Founder at Vectortone from December 2015 to January 2018. In addition, they had experience in web and graphic design, social media management, and A/V editing as a Web and Graphic Designer, Social Media, and A/V Editor at ParkerLane from May 2012 to August 2013. Michael also worked as a Designer and New Media Publicist at Crash Avenue from September 2009 to February 2012, and as a Contributor at Pitchfork from November 2010 to November 2011. Michael began their career as a Writer at Tiny Mix Tapes from September 2008 to October 2009 and as a Search Engine Optimizer at Dex Media from May 2008 to October 2008, where they specialized in optimizing small business websites for organic Google searches and copywriting.

Michael Powell attended the University of Kentucky from 2002 to 2007, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Political Science. In addition to their formal education, they also received certifications in Leadership and Culture from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business in April 2023, Level 1 CertTequila from the International Tequila Academy in June 2022, and Executive Bourbon Steward from Moonshine University in March 2021.