About Michael
Driven by passion, grounded by trust, fueled by what's next.
I recently graduated with my bachelor's in Communications from Cal State Fullerton, with a concentration in Advertising. Along the way, I dove into creative strategy, account management, and media production, and I'm excited to put that experience into practice in the years ahead.
I grew up watching the "end of print" happen in real time as a kid in the late 2000s, and I've been hooked on the shift toward digital advertising (and what it's doing to how we all consume and connect) ever since.
I'm a nerd for obscure local history and love hunting down little-known and culturally significant parts of my Southern California roots. It's where the passion started, and it's taught me that trust and curiosity go hand in hand.
That mix of loving the story, respecting the people in it, and keeping an eye on what's coming next is what I bring to every project.
Education
California State University Fullerton
B.A Communications, Advertising Concentration
2024-2026
Saddleback College
A.A Communications
2018-2023
Experience
Freelance Photographer.
Greater Southern California Area
2024-present
Small-scale independent photographer focused on telling compelling stories and capturing important moments. I also serve as the staff photographer for Scouting America's Long Beach Area Council. In this role I work on an as-needed basis assisting with event coverage.
Communications and Marketing Summer Intern
Venture Strategic Inc.
Irvine, CA
Summer 2026
Venture Strategic is a full-service marketing and communications agency serving a variety of clients. As a Marketing and Communications Intern, I supported creative strategy across client campaigns, helping translate campaign goals into effective messaging that reached the right audience. I worked to conduct research and help develop creative materials for campaigns while also tracking trends and competitor activity to inform client strategy.
Advertising Coordinator
PRactical ADvantage Communications
Fullerton, CA
Spring 2026
PRactical ADvantage Communications is a program through California State University Fullerton. PRactical ADvantage serves as a student agency capstone course (COMM 474) and fulfills a graduation requirement for Communications students. Students enrolled in the program work under the supervision of a faculty advisor/supervising instructor to execute strategic communications campaigns for various community partners.