About Mike
Penn State alum.
Banker.
Author.
Investor.
Musician.
Entrepreneur.
Digital Media Marketer.
Michael Kirk founded Digital Media Maverick, LLC in January 2023 to help businesses navigate the ever-changing world of social media. With his background as a financial analyst working in project management at one of the nation's largest banks, Mike has a unique combination of skills and experience that make him well-suited to help businesses succeed on social media. With the right strategy and execution, social media can be a powerful tool for driving business success. With extensive social media knowledge as well as years of video editing and website building experience, Mike brings a personal touch and a deep commitment to helping his clients achieve their goals.
Penn State Alumnus
Mike is a 2020 Penn State graduate.
Financial Analyst
Mike is a financial analyst at a national bank.
As a 2020 alumnus of the Smeal College of Business at Penn State University, Mike earned his Bachelors of Science cum laude in Finance. Since graduation, he has worked at a large national bank in the project management office where his responsibilities revolve around a multitude of areas. These areas include developing and managing project budgets, monitoring project financial performance, producing and providing financial reports, managing project risks, and monitoring vendor relationships. His experience at a leading financial institution has given him unique perspectives and exceptional skills that he brings to his digital media services.
Mike is also the author of Dilemmas of Digital Natives: 10 Life Lessons I Learned Before 23, a self-help book that tells the story of the lessons he has learned before the age of 23. These lessons are based on his experiences and insights as a member of Generation Z, and the book explores how this generation perceives and thinks about the world.
In the first year since publishing, Mike chose to donate 100% of the profits to Mental Health America, a non-profit focused on providing educational and professional resources to various communities on this facet of overall health. Mike has also been interviewed by York, Pennsylvania radio host Gary Sutton on his program, "WSBA Morning News with Gary Sutton" regarding his book and charitable mission.
Mike's Radio Interview
York, PA radio host Gary Sutton interviews Mike on his book.
Mike's Lecture
Lecture on "Building Your Network" to group of women at York College.
Further, Mike was invited to present a lecture on one of the lessons, building one's network, to a group of students from William Penn High School and the York College of Pennsylvania through a sponsorship by the York College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program (YCCOSP).
As a published author, he has gained valuable experience in crafting effective, engaging content as well as a refined ability to communicate with others. This skillset is an asset in his work as a social media marketing professional, where he helps his clients create and distribute compelling messaging that resonates with their target audiences.
Mike's Book
Dilemmas of Digital Natives:
10 Life Lessons I Learned Before 23
Relevant Experience:
15 years video editing experience
Sony Vegas
other skills (GPT); effects I can do; types of videos
13 years social media and website building experience
Daily activity on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn
Understanding of nuances of each platform to promote and advertise your company
Up-to-date on trending ideas to get your business recognized
Public Relations Chair of the Emigsville Band, providing services just like those articulated above
Social Media Director of Paper Meditations, providing services just like those articulated above
Graduated college a semester early with cum laude distinction
3 years of financial analysis and project management experience at a national bank
For a comprehensive list of other professional work experience, please visit my LinkedIn.