Michelle Schmitt Young opened the doors of Bee Young Communications and Marketing in 2020. This boutique marketing agency HQed in Tampa, Florida allows her to buzz from coast to coast, doing what she does best, exceeding her client’s goals.
Marketing Expertise
- Results-driven Social Media | Public Relations Guru
- Influencer, B2B and B2C experience
- Industry Innovator – Division I Collegiate Athletics, Higher Education, Healthcare and Real Estate
- Founders, Public Figures and Corporate Executives
- Experienced Digital Project Manager
- Professional Media Coach for Corporate and Professional Leaders
- Presentation Skills Coach
Accomplishments
- Established Bee Young Communications and Marketing in 2020 (Bee Young Comms)
- 20+ Years of Public Relations Experience in Division I Collegiate Athletics
- Implemented Santa Clara University’s Eye Bronco Network
- Public Relations lead at four Olympic Games
- Instagram Live partnership with City of Tampa
- Health and Wellness Facebook Live series at USF Health
Certifications
- Certified Woman- and Veteran-Owned Business (Bee Young Communications and Marketing) – Florida Department of Management Services, Office of Supplier Development. Continuously certified since 2020; current term through April 30, 2028.
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate – USF Muma College of Business, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Lightning and Jabil (2022)
Memberships
- Member of PRSA, including Independent Practitioners Alliance
- Member of CoSIDA for more than 20+ years
Education
- BA in Public Relations, Illinois State University
- MA in Sports Administration, Illinois State University
- Sports Management Institute Graduate
Systems and Skills
- Social Media Management: Sprout Social, Meltwater/Sysomos, Hootsuite Team
- Website Creation: WordPress, Wix
- Project Management
- Google Analytics Reporting
- Desktop Publishing / CMS
- Live Broadcast, including Podcasts
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Video Editing: FinalCut Pro
On a personal note, when Michelle isn’t creating unique campaigns for clients, she enjoys traveling: she visited 12 countries in 2019. She’s also a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan. She enjoys scouring estate sales for vintage gems to transform with her husband Nick.
Now that you know Michelle’s story, please reach out today to work together.