Michael Elliott

Michael Elliott has over a decade of professional experience. Michael began their career in 2008 as the Founder of Mikey on the Mic, providing award-winning DJ services for over 1000 events. In 2015, they worked as a Consultant for NASCAR, designing a recycling plan for the Phoenix race track. Later that year, they became the Product Marketing Specialist for Whim, where they were responsible for user acquisition, customer segmentations, and social media management. In 2016, Michael took on the role of Business Analyst Consultant for Goodwill Industries International, where they analyzed the company's corporate business and developed a business process improvement plan. In 2017, Michael joined FamePick Inc as the Director of Influencer Recruitment and Partnerships, and later assumed the role of VP of Partnerships, where they tripled the size of the celebrity roster while reducing their department's spending by 40%. Michael also negotiated brand endorsement deals with celebrities and influencers on behalf of the company's clients.

Michael Elliott has a diverse educational background. Michael obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences from the University of California, Santa Cruz between 2001 and 2006. Michael then attended California State University-Sacramento from 2007 to 2009, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Geology/Earth Science, General. In 2013, they completed a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Presidio Graduate School, with a focus on Sustainable Business Management. Michael also participated in a Human Centered Design for Social Innovation program with +Acumen & Ideo.org in 2014.