Michael Phillips Moskowitz
BA degree from Sarah Lawrence College, MSc degree from London School of Economics and Political Science. Founder and Creative Director of EngineMPM.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Groups: | BASES |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | London School of Economics and Political Science, Sarah Lawrence College |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | EnginemPM |
| Position: | Founder, Creative Director |
| Time period: | January 2008 - Present |
| Description: | • Created a branding agency with 13 partners, specializing in design, innovation and brand-strategy services for startup and transformational-phase companies
• Led business development initiatives and secured 5 major clients in the first four months of operation, including Thrillist.com, Basta Surf, REVL Clothing, and Well Vodka |
| Employer: | Gytha Mander |
| Position: | Co-Founder, Creative Director |
| Time period: | December 2004 - Present |
| Description: | • Created a designer ready-to-wear label, including handbag and accessories line, for men and women
• Designed pieces ranging from dress shirts to blazers, safari jackets, trench coats, scarves, and ties • Composed all copy and content for three separate websites • Directed all photo shoots; recruited and managed all support staff including models, hair and makeup stylists, photographers, and assistants • Liaised with print, online, and television media, and served as chief point of contact for new business initiatives (including custom orders and collaborations with other labels) |
| Employer: | Todo Monthly |
| Position: | Co-Founder, Editor-in-Chief |
| Time period: | May 2005 - January 2008 |
| Description: | • Created San Francisco’s second largest magazine in circulation (2005-2007)
• Conceived and produced the publication’s unique character, tone, look and feel • Designed the magazine’s taxicab seat-back distribution model and holder • Managed a staff of 10 editors, 20 freelancers, and 5-10 interns • Led regular strategy, concept, and brainstorming sessions with TODO staff and contributors • Styled all photo shoots for covers, inside spreads, features, and marketing materials |
EDUCATION
| University: | London School of Economics and Political Science |
| Time period: | 2003 |
| Degree: | Politics of the World Economy , MSc |
| University: | Sarah Lawrence College |
| Time period: | 2000 |
| Degree: | BA |
INFORMATION
| Awards: | Merit Award, Society of Publication Designers, 2007
Print Magazine, Regional Design Annual, 2007 Selected by Gen Art as a New Guard Designer, 2006 Mastermind Award, SF Weekly, 2006 Label of the Month, Esquire Europe, June 2006 American Graphic Design Web Award, gythamander.com, 2006 |
