Curriculum Vitae

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Extensive background in woodworking: lumber, plywood, live-edge slabs, butcher blocks, hardwoods (including exotics), softwoods, etc.
• Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator)
• 10+ years marketing, advertising and branding for major institutions, companies and museums

EMPLOYMENT

LL Johnson Lumber Mfg Co. & Johnson’s Workbench (2021–present)

Warehouse Lead
• Supervise warehouse safety, cleanliness, machine operations and inventory. Manage inventory including hardwood and softwood lumber; plywood; live edge slabs; butcher block countertops; decking; glued-up panels and more.
• Responsible for millwork operations (processing lumber) to meet customer-specific orders and fulfill multiple close deadlines. Oversee daily use of industrial machines including Delta 20" Planer; Powermatic 12" Rip Saw; Delta 16" Radial Arm Saw; and H5 64" Panel Saw.
• Coordinate inventory receiving and distribution between branches twice a week. Oversee crew of people to carry out safe hand unloading and forklift organization procedures. Execute administrative duties to update multiple software systems synchronizing with inventory transfers.
• Supervise shipping and receiving 53’ trailers for freight lines including Dayton Freight, Estes Express, FedEx Freight & Ground, Moran, Old Dominion, SAIA LTL Freight, XPO Logistics and Yellow/YRC Freight.
• Coordinate sales of lumber, plywood, millwork operations, machines, power tools and other retail.
• Graphic design of stationary, signage, and flyers for South Bend, IN branch. Design promotional content using free software for print distribution.

Freelance Design and Marketing (2010–present)

• Graphic design and social media marketing for clients including:
119 productions, Augie’s Locker Room, American College of Wound Healing & Tissue Repair, Delta Institute, Gates Toyota, Go Green to Clean, Good’s Repair LLC, F Newsmagazine, Futuro Enlightened, June Gardner Real Estate, MyoBuddy Pro, Northern Trust Real Estate, Q-tine BBQ, Sunny Days In-Home Care, White Glove Cleaning.

Mato Enterprises LLC (2019–present)

Webmaster, Digital Media Contributor
• Collaborated on book layout design, content, assisted with publishing hardcover book “Rockne of Ages” (available on Amazon and all major retailers).
• Designed book cover, formatted eBook & assisted with tech and digital production. Published eBook
with IngramSpark; title “As God’s Witness” currently available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble.
• Design graphics and photo editing for “Spirit of Knute” website; web maintenance as needed.
• Coordinate marketing campaigns: weekly podcast episodes, blog & social media posts.

Camp Fire Alaska (2018–2019)

Marketing & Development Coordinator
• Drafted, edited and sent Emergency Communications and updated Emergency Communication
procedures for PR & Marketing Dept. (utilized during 2018 Anchorage Earthquake).
• Maintained website, designed web and print materials (banners, ads, brochures, stickers);
produced photo and video assets for marketing and publicity; created content across social media
channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube).

Anchorage Museum (2017)

Public Relations & Digital Engagement Manager
• Managed website content and design using Umbraco platform. Administered social media channels
with audience of 21.5 k (Facebook), 11.7 k (Twitter) and 15.9 k (Instagram).
• Produced bi-weekly e-newsletter to audience of 23 k; quarterly print newsletter (6 k distribution).
• Ad set design for print (Alaska Dispatch News, 5th Ave. mall standees), and social media channels.
• Catalogued & documented media for museum programs, guest talks, concerts & special events.
• Created integrated messaging across platforms: Wrote and edited content for press releases,
website and blog. Assisted with media outreach for local affiliate stations (KTUU, KNBA, Alaska Dispatch News, Anchorage Press).

National Veterans Art Museum (2013–2016)

Communications Coordinator
• Managed Facebook page with up to 420,000 unique visitors per week. Increased Facebook
followers 305% in the period 2013 to 2015, utilizing self-propagating grassroots campaigns.
• Created Digital Media Strategy Guide and Communications Calendar for program promotion.
Organized fundraising activities and development campaigns in connection with special events
(Veterans’ Day, Memorial Day) and community cultural events.
• Drafted all graphic assets for exhibits and promotion: brochures, business cards, signage, E-vites,
and social media content: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Mailchimp.
• Responsible for all public outreach: writing and editing press releases, communication with staff writers
at the Chicago Tribune, the local CBS, NBC, and NPR affiliate stations.

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2013–2014)

Teaching Assistant
• Led discussion groups, graded essays and exams, and advised students in their undergraduate curriculum.

Center for International Media Ethics (2012)

Managing Editor
• Wrote and edited content for blog and website; managed blog and other media outlets.
Designed ads and promotional pieces. Helped organize international conferences, training
& other events. Wrote course material for a complete Fellowship program.

EDUCATION AND DEGREES

School of the Art Institute of Chicago (2012–2014) - Master of Arts
New Arts Journalism
University of Notre Dame, (2008–2011) - Bachelor of Arts
Design
Indiana University (2007–2008)

AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

Dean's Scholarship (2012–2014)
Ike and Florence Sewell Scholarship (2012–2014)
Dean’s List (2007–2008)

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, School of the Art Institute of Chicago:
Survey of Design History Between Object and Ephemera - Spring 2014
Print Media: Multi-Level Relief - Summer 2014
Abstract Art: History, Theory, Practice - Spring 2013

PUBLICATIONS

F Newsmagazine:

Anchorage Museum Blog:

The Best Part:

Listverse:

Juggler Magazine:

VOLUNTEER

Ronald McDonald House Charities (2008–present)
Coordinate collections

ADDITIONAL

Fluent in French
Some working proficiency in Spanish
Completed course: Writing Skills to Increase PR Reach & Results, Public Relations Society of America (2017)
Member of Public Relations Society of America (2018–2020)

ANALYTICS

Anchorage Museum social media analytics for three quarters (Dec. – Nov. 2017):

Facebook: 17.4% increase in Likes
Twitter: 21.4% increase in Followers
YouTube: 46% increase in Subscribers
Mailchimp: 20% increase in Subscribers

References available on request.