Michael Griffith Banks Email & Phone Number

Dallas, TX, US

Dallas, Texas, United States

Help desk IT technician at Dallas Theological Seminary

Dallas, Texas, United States

Product Specialist in retail community with Apple

• OBJECTIVE:
• Built overall Passion Brand, primarily through creatively managing and growing social media accounts. Strategically supported the growth and strategy of Passion by exporting information and resurces in our House to our.
• Social Accounts Included: Passion City, Passion 268, Fight Club, Passion AfricaESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Managed Passion City Church and Passion Conferences social media accounts (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook)
• Created, scheduled, and posted all content (working with in-house design team)
• Utilized basic design/video skills in Adobe Cloud (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Adobe Audition)

Greater Atlanta Area

Wrote B2B content for technology blog and three social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) | Typically covered sales, marketing and tech industries

Greater Atlanta Area

Wrote B2B content for technology blog and three social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) | Typically covered sales, marketing and tech industries

International

• Selected, train, & equip strategic student leaders in evangelism tools, discipleship material, & theological.

Greater Atlanta Area

• Wrote, consulted and strategized to facilitate marketing, communications, and small business practices.
• Fueled nonprofits and for-profits with a social mission.
• Managed the Signify blog and creating visual and written content to support Brands including: Orange (a division of The reThink Group), the Atlanta Dream Center and Habitat for Humanity Chicago.

Athens, Georgia

• Executive staff, marketing and social media for BTS a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
• Garnered thousands of likes on social media through visual design, written content and word of mouth.
• Operated as point person for large donors like Chick-fil-A
• Partnered with organizations including Chick-fil-A to donate supplies and materials.
• Marketed events including, the Georgia Theatre Benefit concert--which generated $4,000 with +300 in attendance.
• BTS collectively raised $20,000 in 6 years and partnered with 4 sister organizations to confront the issue.

Athens, Georgia Area

• Represented the University of Georgia through strong communication skills and dedication to customer service.
• Worked alongside a team of eleven other student leaders and faculty.
• Welcomed 7,000+ new students to campus and culture.
• Completed extensive leadership training and professional development to communicate resources, history and directional information to thousands of incoming students and families.
• Served as a group leader, resource and discussion facilitator for students during each of the 20 Orientation sessions.
• Led a group of 25-30 students at every Orientation session.

Athens, Georgia Area

• Interviewed and accept as TEDxUGA student showcase speaker.
• Contributed to planning and coordinating the TEDxUGA student showcase
• Clearly articulated concepts on educational reform to crowd of 500+
• Gained professional experience in public speaking
• Garnered experience in the event planning process
• Worked closely with team of curators to create TEDx eventSee TEDx Talk below:

Athens, Georgia Area

• Contacted 2-3 sources per article, conducted interviews and wrote articles within a 3-4 day time-span.
• Worked small, 15 member Staff, generated 1 long content entry per month
• Crafted content covering technology, literature and local community events.
• Trained in concise periodical writing and editing.

Athens, Georgia Area

• Worked alongside staff of over thirty active writers/editors and created content for an online and print section for one of the southeast's largest student newspapers. My responsibilities include interviewing.
• Contacted 2-3 sources per article, conducted interviews and wrote articles within a 3-4 day time-span
• Worked with 30 Staff members, generated 1-2 periodicals weekly
• Covered local venues, concerts, restaurants and culture
• Trained in concise periodical writing and editing
• Published over 20 times print + online

Georgia

• Utilized marketing skills, identified regular customers and provided solutions to in-house problems.
• Provided satisfactory customer service on a daily basis to 150+ individuals.
• Surveyed Stock and unloaded supply trucks with 100’s of items.

Master'S Of Theology, Bible/Biblical Studies

Master of Theology (ThM) || 120 Hours || Emphasis in Old Testament Studies || Spring 2024 Graduate

Bachelor'S Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication, Graduate

Activities and Societies: •• PRSSA •• Red&Black Newspaper - Staff Writer + Editor •• The Bateman Competition - USA National Competitor ••.