Account Executive at McNeil Wilson Communications
Hawaiian Islands
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- Account Executive at McNeil Wilson Communications, Anthology Marketing Group
- Past
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- Assistant Account Coordinator at Sheila Donnelly & Associates
- Student Assistant at University of Hawaii - Student Employment & Cooperative Education Office
- Education
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- University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Boston University
- Iolani School
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Michael Ni’s Summary
Travel and Tourism Public Relations; Clients include Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) and The Wyland Waikiki Hotel
Primary roles include managing online components of Annual Tourism Marketing Plan including media relations with online editorial staff and travel bloggers, implementing various online tools for HVCB and The Wyland Waikiki Hotel, and securing international and national broadcast productions for the state of Hawaii.
Successfully brought the following television productions to Hawaii including Bravo Network’s TOP CHEF 2 season finale on Hawaii’s Big Island, Home & Garden Television’s Design Star 2 Final Challenge, Travel Channel’s Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations Hawaii episode, and PBS’ Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie.
Michael Ni’s Specialties:
travel and tourism, social media, branding, television production
Michael Ni’s Experience
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Account Executive
McNeil Wilson Communications, Anthology Marketing Group
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)
December 2006 — Present (3 years )
Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau account; destination branding through national broadcast and online coverage
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Assistant Account Coordinator
Sheila Donnelly & Associates
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
June 2005 — September 2005 (4 months)
Global luxury hospitality; Mauna Lani Resort, Ananda in the Himalayas, and Ko Olina Resort & Marina.
Assembled press kits, wrote press materials, developed winning “Keep It Hawaii” award entries for various clients, coordinated unique health and wellness events. -
Student Assistant
University of Hawaii - Student Employment & Cooperative Education Office
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
September 2003 — January 2005 (1 year 5 months)
Assisted undergraduate and graduate students with part-time employment opportunities; adhered to federal employment guidelines; presented various student employment workshops
Michael Ni’s Education
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
Speech 2002 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- Associated Students of the University of Hawaii, Public Relations Student Society of America
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Boston University
Economics and Hospitality 2001 — 2002
- Activities and Societies:
- Student Government, JumpStart Boston, Bostoniensis Acapella Group
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Iolani School
Additional Information
Michael Ni’s Websites:
Michael Ni’s Groups:
Public Relations Society of America - Hawaii Chapter, Treasurer (2009-Present)
Public Relations Society of America - Hawaii Chapter, Koa Anvils Chair, 2007-2008 (two years)
Ad 2 Honolulu
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Public Relations Society of America (PRSA National) -
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Tourist Boards & CVB's
Michael Ni’s Honors:
Public Relations Society of America - Hawaii Chapter, Hokupaa Award (Young PR Professional of the Year), 2009
Public Relations Society of America - Hawaii Chapter, Koa Anvil Best of Show, 2008
Public Relations Society of America - Hawaii Chapter, Koa Anvil Award, 2008
Public Relations Society of America - Hawaii Chapter, Koa Hammer Award of Excellence, 2008
Hospitality Sales and Marketing International Association's Adrian Awards - Public Relations, Platinum and Gold Awards, 2008
Public Relations Society of America - Hawaii Chapter, Koa Anvil Award of Excellence, 2007
Michael Ni’s Contact Settings
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