Michelle Sklar is a media and marketing maven
That's right, I know more than one smart person! Next up, find out what Michelle Sklar, one of my best friends is up to:
Sarah: What do you do all day?Michelle: Many things! I am the Director of Marketing and PR, Europe, for Poynt Corporation. I am the online video host for Techvibes video programming. I serve on two boards and one committee. The Board positions are with Digital Alberta and the Missing Children Society of Canada; I am on the Steering Committee for TEDxYYC.
Sarah: How did you arrive at where you are today?
Michelle: I have been an entrepreneur my entire professional career. I am passionate about innovation and social change. I have been in online broadcasting as host, producer and business development, where I have been able to build a broad network of people, gain a unique and comprehensive understanding of digital media, emerging technologies and business models. I turned a corner on my career... pulled a lot of my skills together and fashioned them into what I am doing now.
Sarah: Is this what you thought you would be doing when you were in school?
Michelle: No, I wanted to be a lawyer!
Sarah: What is your favorite part of what you do?
Michelle: Working with people, being around innovation and creativity. I am a builder and a connector, and I am to do that with all of the activities I am involved with.
Sarah: ...and the other side of that, what is the most annoying part of what you do?
Michelle: Navigating bureaucracy - I am an action oriented person and not all that patient!
Sarah: What gets you out of bed every morning?
Michelle: I love my job - my team, the industry and what we do are exceptional and I am so excited to be a part of building out this company. I am thrilled to be serving on the boards and engaged in other community based activities - I have lot's of energy, and I love being an agent of change, a builder and a connector.
If you would like to know more, you can follow Michelle on Twitter. You can also read/watch some of her interviews on Techvibes and Technorati.
