Hi, I'm John
Driven to build, improve, and elevate.I am a lifelong learner. In addition to my formal education in Public Relations & Business Administration, I enjoy expanding my skillset through study, experimentation, and hands-on creation. Whether designing websites, developing custom automations, or creating one-of-a-kind physical products through laser engraving and 3D printing, my focus is always on maximizing value and pushing for higher quality.
I combine technical adaptability, creative design, and a constant desire to master new capabilities, allowing me to take on projects with both precision and imagination.
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Public Relations•
3D Printing•
Mass Communications•
Excel•
Web Design•
Event Management•
Adobe Illustrator•
Audio Visual•
Relationship Manager•
Laser Engraving•
Management•
Videography•
Social Media Management•
Public Relations•
3D Printing<•
Mass Communications•
Excel•
Web Design•
Event Management•
Adobe Illustrator•
Audio Visual•
Relationship Manager•
Laser Engraving•
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Videography•
Social Media Management•
Experience
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
Southern Adventist University • 2022-Present
- Helped manage 20k active alumni through committees, online engagement, email communications, and in-person events.
- Planned and hosted events across the country with attendance ranging from 20-1,000 attendees.
- Refreshed website layout and content for a more streamlined online experience.
- Researched, launched, and managed a new online alumni platform.
- Designed physical/digital items such as fliers, postcards, & signage.
- Revamped, launched, and managed the university’s volunteer program with 100+ volunteers.
- Drafted and sent emails with recipient lists ranging from 20-20k.
- Designed, lauched, and managed a conference styled application for Alumni Homecoming Weekend View Web App .
- Designed, launched, and managed an interactive kiosk interface for our on campus office View Kiosk Interface
Executive Assistant
Simple Solutions Medical • 2020-2022
- Assisted in all forms of business administration, as 1 of 2 employees, in the creation and development of Simple Solutions Medical.
Program Administrator
Chaplains Office, Southern Adventist University • 2022
- Handled the daily operations and administration for a university pilot program that paired faculty and students in pairs for one-on-one mentorship.
- Assisted the Associate Chaplain in various projects including the planning, preparation, and execution of 2 campus wide events that brought outside guests to campus.
Program Assistant
Office of Student Development, Southern Adventist University • 2022
- Responsible for operating the university’s Enrichment Credit system through attendance tracking and customer service, managed the office’s student work force, and served as the office’s representative at weekly campus wide convocations.
Public Relations Intern
Rocky Mountain Conference of Seventh-day Adventists • 2021
- Managed social media content for Glacier View Ranch Summer Camp, created weekly articles about summer camp for the conference newsletter, assisted camp directors with internal and external communications, created and implemented the camp’s COVID-19 protocols.
Student Director
Admissions Department, Southern Adventist University • 2019-2021
- Assist the campus experience manager with customer communications through emails or phone calls as well as hosting perspective students and their families on campus. Managed student ambassadors during larger events on campus.
LifeGroup Director
Chaplain’s Office, Southern Adventist University • 2020-2021
- Prepared and individually mentored 8 LifeGroup Coaches as they led other student leaders.
Freelancing
Videography / Editing
- Ministry content generation and creation for summer online ministry at Nosoca Pine Ranch 2020.
- Videoing and editing promotional and information videos for Wilkens Medical Group 2019-2020.
LifeGroup Coach
Chaplain’s Office, Southern Adventist University • 2019-2020
- Creatively enriched the lives of 8 student LifeGroup leaders through one-on-one mentorship meetings.
Parent Liaison
Nosoca Pines Ranch Summer Camp • 2018-2019
- Served as the liaison between 250+ children and their parents every week for 4 weeks of summer camp.
Call Center Caller
Southern Adventist University • 2017-2018
- Called alumni, current student’s parents, and previous donors to reaffirm relations and raise funds.
Special Services / Counselor
Nosoca Pines Ranch Summer Camp • 2016-2017
- Counseled, facilitated and supervised 6-12 kids for 1 week at a time, assisting the kitchen staff in preparing food for 300 people, and a worked as a waterfront lifeguard.
Education
- Southern Adventist University Undergrad BS in Public Relations & Business Administration Class of 2021
Skills
- Microsoft Office SpecialistExcel certification
- DesignAdobe Illustrator, Web design, Videography and editing
- CommunicationInternal & mass communications
- Technical AdaptabilityCustom tools 3D printing and laser engraving, audio visual setup/operations, web app create