At the pinnacle of a successful HR career Michael gave up his corner office to attend film school and pursue his passion for storytelling. Within a short time Michael has emerged as a unique voice having won accolades (including two Best Screenplay awards) for his original works.Michael’s storytelling skills have also led him to screenplay consulting, rewriting, and most recently creating advertising concepts and narratives.Michael’s passion for story has also returned him to the classroom as a Screenwriting Instructor as well as to film festivals as an in-demand seminar presenter and frequent Best Screenplay Judge.In addition to film school Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, a Master's Degree in Human Resource Management, and a Master's Degree in Business Administration.In his spare time Michael reads widely, severely neglects his lawn (but his neighbors still love him), and exercises just enough to delude himself that he’s still in black belt shape.