Chris Johnson
Vice President of Communications at The Fuller Center for Housing- Claim this Profile
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Alan Riquelmy
Chris was easily one of the best copy editors I've worked with over the past 10 years. A conscientious editor, Chris consistently designed great looking pages under deadline. He knew when time allowed to have discussions about how different stories would get played. Conversely, Chris understood when a deadline loomed and could make quick decisions when needed. Chris' columns, a regular feature in the Ledger-Enquirer, are simultaneously witty, topical and engaging. He is a team player and an asset to any newsroom.
Philip Wartena
As a newcomer to the newspaper world, Chris was one of the first to reach out and mentor me on the ins and outs of the daily print world. His creative writing gave me a lot of inspiration and we collaborated on many amazing illustrations and stories during my four years with the Ledger-Enquirer. Besides his eagerness to help, Chris has a wonderful personality and I always found myself seeking him out during the day and feeding off his creative energy and positive attitude. Without a doubt, Chris made my experience working in the South a memorable one.
Alan Riquelmy
Chris was easily one of the best copy editors I've worked with over the past 10 years. A conscientious editor, Chris consistently designed great looking pages under deadline. He knew when time allowed to have discussions about how different stories would get played. Conversely, Chris understood when a deadline loomed and could make quick decisions when needed. Chris' columns, a regular feature in the Ledger-Enquirer, are simultaneously witty, topical and engaging. He is a team player and an asset to any newsroom.
Philip Wartena
As a newcomer to the newspaper world, Chris was one of the first to reach out and mentor me on the ins and outs of the daily print world. His creative writing gave me a lot of inspiration and we collaborated on many amazing illustrations and stories during my four years with the Ledger-Enquirer. Besides his eagerness to help, Chris has a wonderful personality and I always found myself seeking him out during the day and feeding off his creative energy and positive attitude. Without a doubt, Chris made my experience working in the South a memorable one.
Alan Riquelmy
Chris was easily one of the best copy editors I've worked with over the past 10 years. A conscientious editor, Chris consistently designed great looking pages under deadline. He knew when time allowed to have discussions about how different stories would get played. Conversely, Chris understood when a deadline loomed and could make quick decisions when needed. Chris' columns, a regular feature in the Ledger-Enquirer, are simultaneously witty, topical and engaging. He is a team player and an asset to any newsroom.
Philip Wartena
As a newcomer to the newspaper world, Chris was one of the first to reach out and mentor me on the ins and outs of the daily print world. His creative writing gave me a lot of inspiration and we collaborated on many amazing illustrations and stories during my four years with the Ledger-Enquirer. Besides his eagerness to help, Chris has a wonderful personality and I always found myself seeking him out during the day and feeding off his creative energy and positive attitude. Without a doubt, Chris made my experience working in the South a memorable one.
Alan Riquelmy
Chris was easily one of the best copy editors I've worked with over the past 10 years. A conscientious editor, Chris consistently designed great looking pages under deadline. He knew when time allowed to have discussions about how different stories would get played. Conversely, Chris understood when a deadline loomed and could make quick decisions when needed. Chris' columns, a regular feature in the Ledger-Enquirer, are simultaneously witty, topical and engaging. He is a team player and an asset to any newsroom.
Philip Wartena
As a newcomer to the newspaper world, Chris was one of the first to reach out and mentor me on the ins and outs of the daily print world. His creative writing gave me a lot of inspiration and we collaborated on many amazing illustrations and stories during my four years with the Ledger-Enquirer. Besides his eagerness to help, Chris has a wonderful personality and I always found myself seeking him out during the day and feeding off his creative energy and positive attitude. Without a doubt, Chris made my experience working in the South a memorable one.
Experience
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The Fuller Center for Housing
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Communications
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Jun 2011 - Present
Media relations, website and social media maintenance and initiatives, writing stories, video filming and editing, blogging, marketing, generating fundraising and story ideas, creation of print products ... all done in a fresh way with a touch of humor. During my tenure, we've experienced increases in revenue, production, awareness (particularly in social media) website traffic and news media placements. Media relations, website and social media maintenance and initiatives, writing stories, video filming and editing, blogging, marketing, generating fundraising and story ideas, creation of print products ... all done in a fresh way with a touch of humor. During my tenure, we've experienced increases in revenue, production, awareness (particularly in social media) website traffic and news media placements.
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The People Helping People Network
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Communications Officer
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Nov 2021 - Present
Helping Indiana-based nonprofit establish a communications system, style and marketing strategy that will grow awareness and raise funds — and be sustainable and transferable to a local communications/marketing specialist in the future. Currently working on a 6-month contract basis with possibility of serving further if needed. Helping Indiana-based nonprofit establish a communications system, style and marketing strategy that will grow awareness and raise funds — and be sustainable and transferable to a local communications/marketing specialist in the future. Currently working on a 6-month contract basis with possibility of serving further if needed.
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Columnist (1998-2023) and copy editor/page designer/writer (1997-2011)
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Feb 1997 - Mar 2023
Wrote a popular, multi-award-winning weekly humor column for 25 years. From February 1997 to June 2011, wide-ranging duties included page design, copy editing, headline writing, sports writing, feature writing, column writing, coaching, writing and starring in humorous video commentaries and minor IT work. Wrote a popular, multi-award-winning weekly humor column for 25 years. From February 1997 to June 2011, wide-ranging duties included page design, copy editing, headline writing, sports writing, feature writing, column writing, coaching, writing and starring in humorous video commentaries and minor IT work.
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Sports editor/news editor
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Aug 1993 - Feb 1997
Primarily sports writing, page design, copy editing and column writing. Primarily sports writing, page design, copy editing and column writing.
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Valdosta Daily Times
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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Sports writer
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Jun 1991 - Aug 1993
Covered wide variety of sports in a nine-county area, including high schools and Valdosta State University. Covered wide variety of sports in a nine-county area, including high schools and Valdosta State University.
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Education
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1988 - 1991
Georgia Southwestern State University
English Language and Literature, General
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