Michelle Young Email & Phone Number

Tampa, Florida, United States

• Using a modern approach, Bee Young Communications and Marketing was founded in 2020, with the idea for the boutique marketing agency formulated years prior to. Bee Young Comms strives to create, improve and amplify.
• Public Relations
• Social Media
• Content Marketing
• CoachingBee Young Comms work with B2B and B2C clients coast to coast. A variety of Bee Young Comms clients include those in retail, collegiate athletics, a national college football award, engineering, residential real.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Developed the marketing strategy and managed social media channels for USF, including USF Health.
• Oversaw all USF Health social media efforts at the outset of the COVID pandemic.
• Created and hosted the Medical Matters partnership with the City of Tampa (11th largest media market nationally.
• In first 6 weeks of the pandemic, content exceeded 2 million impressions and 1 million engagements.
• Hosted and produced 50 Facebook Lives and 15 Instagram Lives during that span with physicians and leadership experts.
• Overall social media following grew 35 % over three years, including a 506 % increase in video views on Facebook and a 241 % increase in Twitter impressions.

Redwood City, California

• Worked remotely to assist with communication and marketing efforts
• Coordinated and focused on talent acquisition for executive searches and placement
• Communicated directly with President and CFO to place top-notch, experienced employees

Santa Clara, Calif.

• Member of Senior Executive team. Managed Public Relations and Social Media for NCAA Division I Athletic program in the Bay Area.
• Served as department’s official spokesperson and directed internal and external communication.
• Managed 20 direct reports (3 full time, 17 students) and 13 “EyeBronco” reporters.
• Created 10 social media sites: Twitter, Bronco Blog, Vine, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, Tumblr, Instagram, Google+, & LinkedIn.
• Established EYEBRONCO digital initiative on SCU Athletics’ YouTube channel. Served as Executive Producer of Bronco Weekly Sports Wrap.
• Cultivated relationships with Mercury News and SF Chronicle as well as ESPN, Fox, CBS, and numerous national media outlets.

Columbia, SC

• Assistant Athletic Director 2003-08
• Directed strategic media relations efforts for NCAA Division I teams, including acting as liaison to White House staff for team visit.
• Served as the official spokesperson for high profile athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Implemented department-wide media training program, coordinated with School of Communications and industry experts. In addition, designed one-on-one public speaking assistance program for athletes and coaches. Mentored.
• Placed stories on national media outlets, including ESPN and CBS as well as NY Times, LA Times, USA Today, and Sports Illustrated.
• PR Liaison at 2004 Athens Olympics; provided stories and coverage for 21 athletes. Contingent won nine medals, including five gold medals.

Master Of Science (M.S.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.)