Mikael Elsila
Director Of Communications at AFM, Local 802- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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AFM, Local 802
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Communications
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Jul 2020 - Present
Responsible for writing and editing all forms of content and communication for the union, including the award-winning magazine Allegro. Responsible for the union's website, social media, graphic design and selling advertising. Reports directly to the president.
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Interim Chief Of Staff
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Jan 2022 - Aug 2022
Served as interim chief of staff during a changeover in the administration of the organization. Assisted the president and other officers, acted as political director and chief advisor, and handled top-level duties, while simultaneously retaining all roles and responsibilities as Director of Communications.
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Editor
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Oct 2002 - Jun 2020
Responsible for soliciting and editing stories in union's official magazine. Also responsible for all aspects of graphic design (using Adobe InDesign) and selling advertising.
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Union Organizer
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Jun 1998 - Oct 2002
Helped empower musicians to demand and win fair wages, health benefits, pension and job security.
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Education
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University of Michigan
M.A., Music (Ethnomusicology) -
University of Michigan
Bachelor's degree, Double degree: B.A. in Comparative Literature and B.Mus. in music