A versatile and resourceful marketing professional with 25 years of varied experience and increasing responsibilities. Collaborates with cross-functional departments and senior executives to develop and execute marketing initiatives and strategies that are clear, concise, and audience-driven. A team player with leadership and mentoring experience and a passion for audience engagement.I believe that empathy for the audience-whether customer, employee, or prospect--lies at the heart of all great marketing and communication. It is this belief that motivates me as a speaker and communicator to deliver high-impact messages while making analytical content clear and concise.I work well with all departments, including marketing, sales, product development, human resources, and executive management. I am a team player who also has leadership experience from managing external agencies and freelance writers, as well as a heart for mentoring fellow employees.Throughout my career, I was routinely asked to write, produce, and present at user conferences, regional conferences, and association events. I've also collaborated on and presented corporate webinars and internal sales training events.I’ve worked in and produced marketing content for a variety of verticals and industries, including multifamily, healthcare, financial services, consumer automotive, background screening, and cloud computing.Work Samples:Writing Sample Archive: http://michaelcunningham.contently.com/Portfolio (eBooks, Infographics, Presentations, etc.): http://www.slideshare.net/IronBacon