J. Mike Oliver
Father of two, electric skateboarding extrodinair, Author, Painter, and Digital Strategist
About Mike
Mike Oliver, a distinguished digital marketing expert and prolific writer, hails from the quaint town of Versailles, Kentucky. A proud alumnus of the University of Central Florida, Mike earned his degree in Marketing, laying the foundation for a dynamic career in the ever-evolving digital marketing landscape.
With a career spanning the full spectrum of advertising and marketing, Mike has garnered numerous awards for his innovative print ads. His creativity and strategic acumen shone brightly when he created an online reality series for Post Newsweek, which significantly boosted local advertising efforts. Now, as a digital strategist, Mike calls this industry home. He loves the people, the environment, and the work that constantly challenges and inspires him.
Personal life
Mike is a father of both a daughter and son. He spends most of his free time with them. Usually riding electronic skateboards, playing basketball, or getting beat in whatever video game he doesn’t quite understand. Fortnite is the game currently.
Education
Mike graduated from The University of Central Florida with a degree in Marketing & Advertising. Since then he has taken media courses, been Google Ads, Anaytics certified, and self taught website design as well as AI manipulation.
Publications
Death of a Middle Manager (2010)
DiaryofaDivorcedDad.com (2022-Present)
the long goodbye (2024)
Short Story Base on the Song “Mad World”
The buzzing of fluorescent lights above the table feels like...
Read MoreThe Joy in Painting Something Sad
There’s a moment when the paintbrush meets the canvas, and...
Read MoreA Short Story Based on the Song, “Ballad of Jayne” by L.A. Guns
Ballad of Jayne I heard Jayne died last week. They...
Read MoreA Short Story Based On “Mr. Brownstone”
Mark stared at his reflection in the grimy bathroom mirror,...
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the long goodbye
A Long Goodbye is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. It captures the emotional journey of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and the ultimate path to healing and self-discovery.