The Simple Life
What is home?
Well Home for me was the Big Mitten. Born and raised in Lansing, MI- i grew up in a family of 5. Living in a state renown for their unpredictable winters and beautiful lakes that surrounds it. Lansing is known for a diverse culture, great quality of life, and a bridge known for trucks being swallowed up by it (Big Penny +100 vehicles since 2004). While i did not grow up in a glamourous household, i soon realize the opportunities that i will have or happen in this place i call home!
My Career
Education
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Advertising Management from Michigan State University, where I built a strong foundation in media strategy, account management, and consumer behavior. My time at MSU helped spark my curiosity for how people interact with brands and set the tone for the kind of work I wanted to do after graduation. It was also a period of growth outside the classroom—figuring out who I was, what I wanted to pursue, and how to bring both creativity and strategy into my career.
From 2023-2024 i worked with for my University as a intern in one of their marketing departments. During this time i was tasked to deliver sales leads on technologies and inventions to help connect companies and the innovative ideas here at MSU!
Working with Sinclair!
Sinclair Broadcast Group is one of the largest local television broadcasting companies in the United States, operating stations across numerous regions and markets through affiliations with major networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and The CW. They specialize in delivering local news, sports, and entertainment while offering advertisers strong regional reach and audience-targeted media solutions. Sinclair’s core values focus on community connection, reliable broadcasting, innovation in digital media, and strengthening relationships between local viewers and the brands that want to reach them.
I joined Sinclair in 2024 as a Regional Sales Assistant, where I supported a wide range of campaigns—from smaller $10K buys to major investments over $1M. Day to day, I focused on keeping campaigns running smoothly by improving order accuracy, speeding up turnaround times, and catching discrepancies before they became issues. I also worked closely with agencies and clients, building strong relationships through clear communication and reliability. The team environment was supportive and collaborative, and it gave me the chance to see broadcast media from the vendor side—helping me grow my skills and understand the industry from a new angle.
Working at OMD!
OMD is one of the world’s leading global media agencies, known for combining data, creativity, and innovation to deliver strategic media solutions across all channels. In the audio space, they focus on helping brands connect with audiences through smart, insight-driven planning across streaming, radio, and podcasts. Their values center around collaboration, performance, and using data to create meaningful, measurable impact.
I joined OMD New York as an Associate in Audio Investment in 2022, where I supported the execution of multimillion-dollar audio campaigns and coordinated with vendors, ad-ops, and internal teams to improve delivery accuracy and performance. It was a supportive, fast-paced environment that helped me build strong foundations in media buying, communication, and campaign optimization. My experience at OMD set me up for the future by giving me real, hands-on understanding of how major campaigns operate—teaching me how to think strategically, work efficiently, and deliver results in a competitive industry.
Contact Me
Any Questions about me or my history? Please reach out!
I’m easily accessible via
Email: david.tran699@gmail.com
Phone: (517)402-1841