J O H N N Y K AU F F M A N

E D U C AT I O N

CONTACT

574-849-0794 johnnyikauffman@gmail.com Twitter: @JohnnyIK Personal website: johnnyikauffman.tumblr.com

Earlham College, English Literature | GPA: 3.8, College Honors, Phi Beta Kappa | 2009-2013

HONORS AND AWARDS

2013, Phi Beta Kappa 2013, Warren Staeblar Award for Exemplary Depth and Rigor in Literary Study 2012, Barker Family Scholarship for Leadership and Academic Excellence in the Humanities 2012, Bain-Swiggert Essay Contest Finalist 2009, David K. Kenworthy Scholarship for Positive Citizenship and Academic Potential 2008, Grand prize winning entry in the Mennonite Central Committee high school essay contest

RADIO AND JOURNALISM EMPLOYEMENT HISTORY

Marketing, Branding and Communications Intern | NPR | 2013-present Washington D.C.
Write original content for NPR.org (19 mil. visitors monthly) as well as corporate newsletters, blogs, and calendars Schedule and prepare corporate meetings and webinars for up to 600 participants, often with little notice Develop press plans leading to coverage (NYT, The New Yorker, Meet the Press) by researching contacts and writing pitches Create social media and NPR.org marketing plans that engage NPR member stations, in some cases increasing web reach by over 2,000 users

Station Manager and Producer | WECI Public Radio | 2011-2013 Richmond, IN Produced, scheduled, and coordinated eclectic community and syndicated radio programming
reaching 40,000 listeners Grew WECI's volunteer DJ pool by streamlining training and creating online training registration Grew audience and improved community engagement by establishing on-campus web streaming, web links to DJ playlists, and a new station clock Collaborated with local non-profits to develop Spanish language shows targeting immigrant populations, and women's interest shows Recorded, edited, and scheduled show promos and underwriting spots

S K I L LS
Audio: Audacity, Adobe Audition, Marantz Handheld, Studio Recording and Soundboard Operation Press Research: Nexis, Cision Point, Google News Web: WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, Tumblr, Google Analytics, Facebook Insights, Twitalyzer Language: AP Style, Intermediate Spanish

Communications Intern and Freelance Writer | Mennonite Church USA | 2010-2013 Elkhart, IN
Created and edited anti-racism presentations distributed to congregations nationally Wrote articles published in international periodicals: The Mennonite and Mennonite World Review Researched regional press markets and wrote press releases

Administrative Affairs Reporter and Head Copy Editor | The Earlham Word | 2009-2012 Richmond, IN

Led a staff of copy editors, and edited final versions of a campus newspaper Scheduled meetings with administrative faculty and wrote weekly articles investigating institutional operation

S E RV I C E HISTORY
Direct Support Professional | MDC Goldenrod | 2013 Goshen, IN
Provided support for individuals with disabilities including bathing and hygiene, feeding, finance, dressing, behavioral redirection, and emotional reflection Maintained a comfortable living space amongst housemates by supporting conflict resolution, shopping, and cleaning Developed and tracked independence goals in collaboration with clients

Writing Tutor | Earlham College Writing Center | 2013 Richmond, IN

Coached 4 -6 p eers through the writing and editing process three nights a week Taught mini lessons on grammar and academic style to ESL students and students with a variety of learning disabilities

Volunteer Classroom Assistant | Richmond High School | 2013 Richmond, IN

Managed behavior in an 11th grade English classroom at a school deemed a "dropout factory" using pullouts, goal setting, and achievement tracking Tutored students in reading, writing and history, one-on-one, and in small groups

Representative | Earlham College Student Faculty Affairs Committee | 2012-2013 Richmond, IN

Collaborated with a small group of professors to make decisions about professor contract renewal and tenure Advocated to the college's president and academic dean for faculty diversity and academic freedom

INTELLECTUAL AND PERSONAL INTERESTS

Race, Gender, and Class in Historic Peace Churches (Mennonites, Religious Society of Friends, and the Church of the Brethren) Rights and Support of Individuals with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities Post-industrial Economy, Landscape, and Social Development in the Midwest Economic and Racial Issues in Professional and Collegiate Sports Politics of Comedy and the Comedy Industry Positive Masculinities and Sexual Violence Awareness Central American History and Politics Diversity and Higher Education Late 19th and Early 20th Century American Literature Landscape and United States Nationalism