About

A peek into who I am.

Michael A. West III
Michael A. West III

Michael A. West III

Marketing & Psychology

Driven by curiosity and a bias for action, I build things that connect people to what they need. I treat every project as a personal test kitchen, a way to challenge myself, experiment, and build real experience in the marketing field.

I study Marketing and Psychology at Saint Louis University, in the Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business, and I run Westhird, a digital marketing agency helping local trades and small businesses own their space online.

What ties that together is a habit rather than a job title: write down what you notice, then turn it into something someone can act on. It is also why the psychology half of my degree matters as much as the marketing half. Campaigns work because of how people decide, not because of the tactic.

Community and connection are at the heart of everything I do. I have spent over two years mentoring youth, and I serve on the Rise Young Professionals marketing committee supporting local growth. Outside of work I am a dedicated family man, always finding ways to show up for the people closest to me.

The through-line is people. Whether I am working with a client, a partner, or a peer, the goal is the same: understand what drives them, and help them get where they want to go.

Timeline

Where I've been.

2025 – 2029

Saint Louis University

B.S. in Marketing & Psychology, Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business

St. Louis, MO
Since May 2026

Westhird

Founder

St. Louis, MO
May – Aug 2026

Enterprise Mobility

Business Development / Marketing Intern

Maryland Heights, MO
Since Aug 2025

The Gatesworth

Concierge

University City, MO
2024 – 2025

Saint Louis Public Schools

Teacher Aide

St. Louis, MO
2022 – 2025

Adams Park Boys & Girls Club

Youth Development & Membership Data Specialist

St. Louis, MO
Summer 2022

St. Louis Sports Commission

Marketing Intern

St. Louis, MO