Michael Badolato
Founder & CEO @ Badolato Consulting | Omnichannel Marketing Leader
- Role
- Principal Consultant at Badolato Consulting
- Location
- Seattle, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Badolato
Owner & CEO | Badolato Consulting Marketing Strategy for Hospitality & Small BusinessI help hospitality brands and small businesses cut through the noise with marketing strategies that generate real leads, not just vanity metrics.What I DoThrough Badolato Consulting, I serve two distinct client bases:Hospitality & Travel Organizations: Bespoke marketing strategy, digital campaigns, and PR for hotels, destinations, and attractions. Current clients include The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel, Redwood Room, Presidio Lodging, and Sterling Journeys.Small Business Retainers: Ongoing social media management, digital advertising, and public relations for businesses looking to grow their market presence without hiring a full-time marketing team.BackgroundBefore launching Badolato Consulting, I spent nearly a decade as Director of Sales and Marketing at Hornblower Group (Alcatraz City Cruises), where I managed omnichannel campaigns reaching 8.4M+ people and built data-driven strategies informed by insights from over 1M annual visitors. I learned that authentic marketing, showing real guests having real experiences, beats polished perfection every time.ApproachI believe in educational content that builds trust before asking for the sale. Marketing should feel genuine, not manufactured.(You might occasionally spot my dog Olivia in my content, she\'s unofficial Head of Brand Authenticity.)Based in Seattle, serving the Pacific Northwest and San Francisco Bay Area markets.Education & RecognitionB.A. in Visual Culture & Business Management, Webster UniversityCalifornia Travel Association 30 and Under Emerging Leader Award Certified in Digital Marketing & Film ProductionLet\'s talk if you\'re looking for a marketing partner who prioritizes qualified leads over vanity metrics and authenticity over stock photography.
Experience
Principal Consultant
May 2020 — Present · Seattle, WA, US
With over a decade of experience, Michael Badolato specializes in transforming brands through innovative marketing strategies. His expertise spans from social media to PR, ensuring your brand achieves maximum impact.
Education
National Notary Association
State of California Notary Public Exam
Bay Area Video Coalition
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
2019
San Francisco Art Institute
Graduate Studies - Exhibition and Museum Studies
2008 — 2010
Webster Vienna Private University
BA, Visual Culture (Art and Cultural Management)
2004 — 2007
Skills
- Hospitality Management
- Trade Shows
- Event Management
- Access
- Corel Draw
- Event Planning
- Quickbooks
- Notary Public
- Social Networking
- Hospitality Industry
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Customer Service
- Art
- Social Media
- Public Relations
- Pc
- Tourism
- Mac Os X
- Marketing Strategy
- Hospitality
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