Michelle took Los Angeles by storm in 1999. With a Bachelor’s degree from Bennett College and a Masters degree in Marketing from LaSalle University, Michelle began working with the big boys right from the start as the International Marketing Director for Virgin Records. While at Virgin, Michelle worked with such icons as: Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, the Neptunes, Kelis and the Rolling Stones. Michelle then moved to New York City to become the In-Store Director of Events for Donna Karan. As In-Store Director, Michelle organized all special events in Los Angeles and New York, including events in the New York Flagship store, with special appearances by Run DMC and Vanity Fair's Summer Launch Party. After proving herself as a major force in her field, Michelle moved to New York to conquer the entertainment industry. Since her move to NYC, Michelle has provided public relations and strategic marketing services to Pink and Urban Decay, Bow Wow and Foot Locker, Miss USA, the Fashion Network, The Fragrance Foundation, Jose Cuervo, Universal Records, Def Jam Records, Museum for African Art and others.

In 2002, Michelle decided to take the entrepreneurial path and start her very own company Huff Entertainment, Inc. HUFF consists of Huff Events and Huff PR, a full service boutique specializing in the entertainment and fashion industries. HUFF has managed and organized such events as: Usher’s album release party for Confessions in New York City and Los Angeles, Casio’s watch launch for Oceanus, the Neptunes album release party in New York City, Alicia Keys’ U.S. American Bowl Half-Time performance in San Antonio Texas, MTV’s Video Music Awards Events at Hotel MTV in Miami, Ashanti’s 25 th Surprise Birthday Party in New York City and much much more.

HUFF has been visibly featured in the following television and magazine outlets: L.A. Confidential Magazine (Usher Album Release Event in LA), In Style (Alicia Keys Event), The Fabulous Life of…..Usher, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy (Public Relations and Event Management), Biz Bash feature, MTV Behind the Scenes with The Roots, Musiq’s “Behind the Scenes” Video Shoot on BET and a feature in a Billboard Magazine article.

HUFF PR has recently signed a contract with platinum recording artist, Ashanti, and also provides services to Mudd Jeans, Catherine Sadler Group, Bowen & Company, Museum for African Art, Universal Records and Peachtree on Fifth Jewelers.

Michelle has been a mentor to Big Brothers Big Sisters for five years and continues to provide community service in Baltimore and New York City.

“Great things happen when you are prepared to handle it”