Michael Read Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Directing and managing day-to-day business operations
• Assisting with execution of business strategy
• Assisting in pursuit of new contracts
• Implementing communications strategies tailored to reach traditionally under-represented communities (immigrants, BIPOC) while addressing current and escalating issues
• Engaging and inspiring target audiences with well-crafted writing and compelling graphics

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Teaching customers how to get more out of their devices, facilitating creative exploration and expressing on digital platforms.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Uncovering customers' needs and expectations to recommend best products while positioning benefits of Apple accessories, connected services and device protection.

Seattle, Washington, United States

Creating compelling graphics with well-crafted explanations and calls to action that inspire public engagement and sound decision on projects having long-range implications for the health and resilience of local and regional communities.

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Collaborated with leadership team executing cross-functional business operations: strategic planning, store development, marketing, and regulatory compliance
• Designed strong, positive, on-brand marketing materials, new store facades and interiors
• Developed and implemented systems to improve operational efficiencies and scale operations
• Developed business plans and licensing packages to ensure regulatory compliance

Seattle & Vancouver

• Co-founded public communications consulting firm leading execution of business strategy while providing oversight and management on 177 projects—all completed on time and on budget
• Led team in pursuit of 359 contracts—exceeding average industry success rate by 16 points
• Designed and implemented 35 communications strategies tailored to reach traditionally under-represented communities (immigrants, BIPOC) while addressing current and escalating issues
• Distilled technical information, evaluation criteria and regulations to inform and engage elected officials, community groups and traditionally underserved populations in planning for the future
• Engaged and inspired target audiences with well-crafted writing, compelling graphics and expert facilitation to advance decision-making with widespread understanding and support

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Trained, managed and mentored 18 public involvement and graphic design staff on 100+ community engagement and social marketing projects
• Designed, implemented and facilitated dozens of multi-day workshops and events for elected officials, agency staff and business leaders to generate viable solutions to complex urban issues
• Partnered cross-divisionally on leadership team to develop and implement strategic business plan
• Consistently exceeded business development goals, exceeding revenue targets by 9–14% each year

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Facilitated public design review of mixed-use building projects
• Conducted land use code review of neighborhood mixed-use, commercial and residential projects
• Analyzed proposed projects for compliance with State Environmental Protection Act and wrote decisions for planning director
• Wrote and illustrated design review guidelines for downtown development

Seattle, Washington, United States

• Designed and implemented multi-day urban design workshops for elected officials, developers, key stakeholders and the interested public
• Prepared summary findings to facilitate decision-making and implementation of proposed plans
• Wrote concisely detailed design reports from divergent views of eight commissioners charged with advising city leadership on proposed capital projects and planning initiatives

College Of Architecture & Urban Planning

• Developed prototype of interactive encyclopedia of architecture for vetting among faculty
• Researched grant funding opportunities and wrote grant proposals

Master Of Architecture, Sustainable Design

Served as Research Assistant writing grants, developing prototypes and illustrating journal articles. Trained fellow students in PageMaker.

Bachelor Of Arts, Anthropology

Bachelor'S Degree, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Ultimate, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Cum Laude

Bachelor'S Degree, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Ultimate, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Cum Laude

Bachelor'S Degree, Anthropology

Activities and Societies: Ultimate, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Cum Laude