Michael A. Saldaña

Michael A. Saldaña has a diverse work experience spanning various industries.

Michael began their career as a Sales Associate at Gap in 2009 and then transitioned to be a Lead Merchandiser. From 2013 to 2014, they worked as a Technical Writing Consultant for Blade Diagnostics Corporation, where they provided editing and formatting services for documentation.

In 2012, Saldaña worked as a Market Research Assistant Intern at Advanced Manufacturing Technology Ventures, conducting research for various client projects.

Michael then joined American Eagle Outfitters in 2014 as an Assistant Store Manager, responsible for daily store operations and team management. Michael also played a crucial role in building and training a large staff during peak seasons.

Saldaña moved on to vineyard vines in 2016, where they served as an Assistant Store Manager, overseeing store merchandising, daily operations, and sales team management.

In 2018, they joined UNTUCKit as a Store Manager, leading the successful launch of the brand in the Pittsburgh market. Michael was responsible for recruiting and training a team, managing store operations, ensuring merchandising standards, and driving customer service excellence. Michael later took on the role of Market Manager, overseeing multiple store locations and leading new store openings in various cities.

During their time at Duquesne University from 2013 to 2018, Saldaña worked as a Lead Instructor, teaching English courses focused on writing and critical analysis. Michael also served as a Seminar Facilitator, conducting workshops and providing feedback on student writing.

Saldaña's work experience showcases their skills in retail operations, team management, customer service, teaching, writing, research, and project coordination.

Michael A. Saldaña pursued their education in Technical Communication at Texas Tech University from 2008 to 2011, where they completed a Bachelor of Arts degree. Following this, they furthered their academic journey at Carnegie Mellon University from 2011 to 2012, obtaining a Master of Arts degree in Professional Writing.