I am a communications professional with two decades of creative support (writing, web content, voiceover), social media management and event planning, with an emphasis on video production and audio support, including producing/editing several podcasts. I offer strategic planning, webinars, events, standup & virtual training, website and social media management, writing/editing, creative & operational support, blogs, narration & voiceover, podcasts, mentoring & consulting.

Michael Gaither

I am a communications professional with two decades of creative support (writing, web content, voiceover), social media management and event planning, with an emphasis on video production and audio support, including producing/editing several podcasts. I offer strategic planning, webinars, events, standup & virtual training, website and social media management, writing/editing, creative & operational support, blogs, narration & voiceover, podcasts, mentoring & consulting.

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I am a communications professional with two decades of creative support (writing, web content, voiceover), social media management and event planning, with an emphasis on video production and audio support, including producing/editing several podcasts. I offer strategic planning, webinars, events, standup & virtual training, website and social media management, writing/editing, creative & operational support, blogs, narration & voiceover, podcasts, mentoring & consulting.

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Work Experience

Senior Communications Manager (Consultant) at Chobanian Group @ Cisco Systems Inc.
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Reported to the Customer Experience (CX) VP and Chief of Staff; provided communications, writing and event support. Produced and hosted monthly 'Seller to Seller' podcast; produced bi-monthly All Hands for 1000+ remote employees; created post-event content including edited meeting videos, surveys and executive summaries; managed Run of Show, slides and agenda, and promotions over SharePoint and Webex Teams.
Web and Social Media Manager / On-Air Talent (Part Time) at Stephens Media Group / KPIG Radio
January 1, 2019 - Present
On-air personality broadcasting to San Francisco and the Central Coast; curate and edit/post artist interviews weekly for the 'Pigs In a Podcast' series; write and maintain website content; amplify the station's social media presence; write, voice, and produce ads for KPIG and its clients.
Internal Communications Manager at Tenable Security Inc.
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Launch/administer 'Charge', an internal tool enabling employees to amplify cybersecurity and Tenable news items to their social networks. Produce and host webinars and self-paced videos that cover internal communications topics; partner with Events team to plan and manage remote access to quarterly All Hands; provide creative assistance (writing, copy editing, video scripting, tutorial video development, and voiceover) to other Global Marketing projects as required.
Internal Communications Manager, Corporate Communications at Cisco Systems Inc.
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2016
Produce and host monthly webinar series delivered globally; edit, write, and promote weekly communications blog; curate and manage contributions from guest writers; lead release-team meetings; work with Marketing and Engineering to create documentation requirements and schedules; track release updates with Escalation and Software Security groups.
Performing songwriter at Michael Gaither Music
January 1, 2005 - Present
Performing songwriter with five independent releases that have received domestic and international airplay. Produced and hosted 'Songs and Stories Podcast' (2006–2020); marketed original music to radio and fans through monthly newsletter, social media and website; storyboarding and producing music videos.
Internal Communications Manager at Cisco Systems Inc.
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2010
Produce and host monthly webinar series delivered globally using Cisco WebEx; edit, write, and promote weekly communications blog; curate and manage contributions from guest writers; lead release-team meetings; work with Marketing and Engineering to create documentation requirements and schedules; track release updates with Escalation and Software Security groups.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Radio/TV/Film at San Jose State University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Certificate, Technical Writing at De Anza College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Masters Level, Global Social Media at Cisco Systems, Inc.
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

Certificate, Technical Writing
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Masters Level, Global Social Media
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services