MICHAEL BOYKINS, BS
Gilbert, AZ ***** l 480-***-**** l *******.*******@*****.***
Greater than 16+ years of experience in marketing and business management with the extensive knowledge of brand development and creative content.
Core Competencies:
Efficient Project Manager Great Leadership Ability
Experience Professional Writer (16 years) Passionate Creative
Strategic Marketer Quality Event Coordinator
Professional Experience
Marketing Manager
ABLA/AndersonBaron (Tempe, AZ) September 2018 – July 2020
●As the Marketing Manager and Lead Brand Developer at ABLA, I develop and implement the approved marketing plan, manage and coordinate all auxiliaries of the marketing department, as well as oversee all marketing media internal and external (public relations, client presentation, proposals, marketing events, community, etc.)
Technical Writer/Marketing Specialist
Illum Technology (Mesa, AZ) Contract: May 2017 – December 2017
●Wrote and designed marketable content across various channels of brand development including:
-Content Writing:
Company Presentations/Blogs/Social Media Content
Website Scripts (New Build & Revisions)
Brand Video Narration/Content
Datasheet Revisions
-Graphic Design:
Trade Show Signage
Product Cards/Decal Revisions/Photo Edits
Brand Logo Design/Revisions/Brochures
Company Presentations/T-Shirts
Datasheet Revisions
-Video Production:
Brand Promo Videos
Senior Content Writer
Rhema Visuals (Gilbert, AZ) August 2016 – September 2018
●Lead Writer/Editor for all creative content and platforms.
●Senior Project Manager with supervision over both client relations and creative departments including video production and visual design.
Academic Recruiter
South University Online/Everest University Online January 2012 – August 2016
●Lead multiple initiatives in improving the admissions department’s infrastructure while meeting enrollment goals including staff and student components such as:
-Staff development through personalized coaching/training sessions.
-Developed creative platforms for open communication with students (new enrollment and re-entry).
-Established crisis management plans by personalizing a collective resource network.
General Manager
Dune Sport (Mesa, AZ) September 2010 - October 2011
●Performed daily operations by implementing new strategic plans throughout the sales, finance, and service departments.
●Established organizational objectives and goals for all department staff. Mediums used included sales/bonus trackers, training sessions, and consumer incentive campaign planning.
Regional Marketing Manager
Bath Fitter (San Jose, CA) July 2008 - July 2009
●Directed product marketing in multiple counties including San Jose, San Mateo, and Santa Clara.
●Increased brand awareness and established market growth through event marketing and industry sponsorship.
Education
San Jose State University May 2004
Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Leisure Studies
Concentration in Commercial Recreation. Minor in Marketing