Michael is a co-creator, writer, producer and editor for the podcast, Spec Media. Spec Media is the first parody podcast that spoofs popular podcasts by re-imagining them in a science fiction and fantasy universe. He also writes for OnViolence.com and other outlets. As an independent podcast, he also manages all marketing, strategy and business development.

Lead a team of 2 people managing all business development for Original TV, including off-Amazon distribution (non-theatrical, TVOD/EST, home entertainment, linear), consumer products licensing and new business opportunities.Accomplishments - Distribution• Crafted Amazon Studios off-Amazon distribution strategy by identifying customer need and developing the internal buy-in needed to create a Business Development team within Amazon Studios.

Supported Head of Amazon Studios Roy Price and COO Albert Cheng with strategic planning, project management and internal consulting at Amazon Studios. Supported all major content decisions including pilot orders, series re-orders, annual planning and optimizing release calendar. Responsible for optimizing Amazon Originals production and release calendars, accounting for customer preferences, production timelines, competition and financial constraints.Accomplishments• Strategic Planning: Identified need and became first manager of the Amazon Studios release calendar, enabling teams to optimize marketing of series, plan more accurate forecasts and identify production issues.

I write or edit 3 to 4 posts for OnViolence.com, a blog written by two brothers, one a veteran and one a pacifist. Our blog has posted continuously for over 3 years over 350,000 words and 500 blog posts. My writing has been featured in the Washington Post, the NYTimes.com, ForeignPolicy.com and Stars and Stripes.

Managed all 5th Special Forces Group Intelligence projects including preparing all 5th Special Forces Group intelligence reports. Deployed to Iraq to assist in intelligence analysis in Baghdad.

Led a human resources section that handled all personnel and administrative support for 812-man light infantry battalion including awards, evaluations, finance, and strength management.

Responsible for training and development of 18 soldiers. Maintained over 2 million dollars worth of equipment.