Michael Griffo

Michael Griffo

Gaming Editor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Dynamic out-of-the-box thinker with a talent for seeing the big picture . . . and published author. More at michaelgriffo.com

  • Education

    • New York University

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      Bachelor's degree Journalism

      Activities and Societies: New York University. Graduated magna cum laude. Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, minors in Marketing and Spanish. NYU Business Communication Certificate.

    • The New School

      1982 - 1986
      Certificate Playwriting and Screenwriting
  • Experience

    • FamilyPC Magazine

      Feb 1998 - Aug 2001
      Gaming Editor

      • Gaming Editor reporting directly to Editor-in-Chief.• Created and expanded monthly content for magazine with over 1 million subscription base.• Produced annually at Consumer Electronics Show and Comdex trade show focusing on versatility of HP suite of home products.

    • ICM Partners

      Jan 2002 - Jul 2022

      • Recruited by the Department Head to be an Agent in the Theatre Department of ICM Partners – one of the largest, full-service agencies in the world – representing over 60 theatrical designers in all disciplines: sets, costumes, lighting, sound, and projections.• Negotiated over 350 deals per year.• Increased yearly commission revenue by 25%, resulting in a 30% increase in profitability to the division.• Orchestrated a two-part methodology to provide better client services by focusing on the individual creative and financial needs of each client resulting in improved agency-client communication, a higher client satisfaction rate, and 0% attrition.• Member of ICM Mentor Program working with interns and new hires to identify and address short and long term challenges to help them improve and optimize their skills to be successful at the company as well as in their own professional future. Show less • Generated all aspects of the contract process in theatre and book-to-film departments.• Negotiated Publisher’s Releases and License Agreements. • Streamlined summary agreements for attorney review.• Introduced a new calendar of option extensions and payment schedule to the agency maximizing efficiency. • Assisted Senior VP of New York Business Affairs in all aspects of day-to-day business.• Awarded the role of Department Lead for DocuShare conversion of all contracts and contract- adjacent materials. Show less

      • Agent

        Apr 2013 - Jul 2022
      • Business Affairs Coordinator

        Jan 2002 - Mar 2013
    • UTA - United Talent Agency

      May 2023 - now
      Agent, Theatre Department

      Agent in UTA's Theatre Department focusing on representing theatrical designers.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate in Accurate, Audience-Focused Editing

      Poynter ACES
      Sept 2020
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    • Certificate in Editing

      Poynter Institute
      Jul 2020
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    • New Jersey Teaching Certificate

      New Jersey Education Association (NJEA)
      Apr 2013
    • Content Marketing

      HubSpot Academy
      Jun 2017
    • Social Media Marketing Certification

      New Skills Academy
      Aug 2020
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