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.
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 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 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.
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.

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