Kyle Michael

Experience

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  Star Performance

  Mar 2009 - Apr 2010

  Motorsports Sponsor Rep

  I maintained relationships with all race team sponsors and ensured all promotional obligations were met throughout the racing season.

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  MarketingLab, Incorporated

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

  Shopper Marketing Intern

  I fulfilled sales promotions for a range of consumer brands, focusing on data collection, customer support and performance presentations.

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  West Central

  Jun 2011 - May 2012

  Brand Manager

  I restructured the brand architecture of all proprietary products. I wrote all the copy and produced all the photography for corporate promotional materials online and in print. I also developed and managed all corporate event marketing experiences.

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  Martin Williams Advertising

  May 2012 - Jun 2019

  Copywriter

  I conceptualized idea-driven advertising for clients across multiple platforms including the web, social media, email, video (live-action, motion graphic, 3D animation), radio, print, out-of-home and event-based experiences. I also developed brand architectures, product positioning, naming and overall strategy alignment. Occasionally, I represented the agency at various college and ad-industry engagements to recruit intern applicants.

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  Windworn Aviation

  Jul 2019 - now

  General Manager

  I also co-manage daily operations of a Cirrus SR22 GTS airplane available for rent at Inflight Pilot Training, the Twin Cities' premier Cirrus Training Center.

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  Inflight Pilot Training

  Nov 2020 - now

  Certified Flight Instructor - CFI | CFII | IGI | TCI

  As a certified flight instructor, I help students and licensed pilots achieve their aviation goals at the Twin Cities’ leading flight school for fixed-wing aircraft.