Mr. MIchael Pontikos

Senior Lecturer
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Mr. MIchael Pontikos

Senior Lecturer

Management & Marketing

Williamson Hall 3334

phone: (330) 941-1882

mgpontikos@ysu.edu

Bio

To further my education and to keep up in technology, I have taken online course work pertaining to the ADOBE Suite of software programs at www.lynda.com. I also have my own marketing and advertising consulting firm called SOKITNOP DESIGN. My firm offers a wide array of services ranging from web site and collateral design to developing marketing and advertising campaigns. My clients have include Youngstown State University, Warren Fabricating, The Marian G. Resch Foundation, DOYO Live, Chad Anthony Restaurant Group, Ohio Steel Sheet and Plate, Burgan Real Estate, Penguin City Beer and Mahoning County Public Health

Research Interests

Critical Design, C-K Theory, Sustainable Design, Corporate Social Responsibility, Advertising, Social Media, Content/Inbound Marketing, Graphic Design

Teaching Interests

Creative Strategies, Advertising, Public Relations, Integrated Marketing Communications, Social Media, Graphic Design, Content Marketing, Logo Design, Branding

  • Education
    • 1995

      MBA

      Youngstown State University

    • 1991

      BS, International Business

      Bowling Green State University

  • Awards and Honors
    • 2006

      International Davy Award for Creative Excellence

    • 2006

      2006 International Addy Award for Creative Excellence

  • Professional Positions
    • 2009 -

      SOKITNOP Branding

      Branding Consultant

    • 2009 -

      Youngstown State University

      Full-time Instructor

    • 2002 - 2009

      Butler Wick & Company

      Marketing Manager/Creative Director

    • 2001 - 2002

      VanFossan & Associates

      Businesd Development/Creative Services

    • 2001 - 2009

      Youngstown State University

      Part-Time Instructor

    • 1996 - 2001

      Image Work Marketing

      Account Executive/Creative Director

  • Public Service
    • 2008 - 2010

      Other
      Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, The Marian G. Resch Foundation, Help Hotline