Al Johnson-Kurts Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Coordinate and execute traditional and digital media strategies to disrupt Big Oil and Gas narratives and counter industry disinformation. Rapid response communications to oppose Big Oil and Gas and communications and outreach. Promote Oil Change International’s Big Oil Reality Check analysis. Work closely with experts in Oil Change International’s.

Vermont, United States

Burlington, Vermont Area

Greater New York City Area

Oversee budget development and approval processesManage finances in QuickbooksProcess taxes, payroll, and reimbursementsPlan events, including logistics and travelPreviously attended the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change climate negotiations in Lima (COP20) as a youth delegate, led our 10 delegate Media Team in Paris (COP21)

Central Vermont

Prepare and serve food at events ranging from small parties to 300+ gatherings

Managed field, finance, scheduling, and communications for a winning local campaign

Montpelier

Operated as front of the house manager for 15+ employees: maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced operationsPrepared and served espresso drinks, cocktails, beer and wine, bussed, washed dishesPrepared, cooked, and plated food, including meats, appetizers, soups, sauces, salads, fried foodOpened and closed the kitchen.

Bachelor of Arts, May 2017, cum laudeDouble Major in Economics, Environmental Science & Policy

Vermont

Directed traditional and digital media to earn coverage of events and increase member engagement (set communications strategy, conducted press outreach to 100+ reporters, coached 20+ surrogates for interviews, op-eds, and letters to the editor, managed social media accounts)

Lima, Peru And Paris, France

Attended the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change climate negotiations in Lima (COP20) as a youth delegate, led our 10 delegate Media Team in Paris (COP21)

Recruited more than 50 candidates and managed over $50,000 in event sponsorships for the first annual National Candidate Training in Washington D.C.

Greater New York City Area

Built relationships with the New York press corps, organized press conferences, worked with a team to develop positive narratives and manage negative media coverage of the candidateUtilized similar traditional media skills as listed in my position with Rights & Democracy

Burlington, Vermont Area

Managed cold end of the kitchen, including salad and sandwich preparation, fryer, and food prep. Cooked and prepared all desserts. Oversaw both cold end and grill during late-night hours.

Burlington, Vermont Area

Organized to divest Vermont of investments in the top 200 fossil fuel companiesSet campaign strategy, provided trainings for members, managed logistics & media for events and actions, established & maintained partnerships, assisted with non-profit administration

Burlington, Vermont Area

Co-Lead the Vermont state fossil fuel divestment campaign.

Coordinated the Fossil Fuel Divestment campaign at Smith College.

Read to children under age 6 to help them understand stories, recognize letters and words, and respond to the text and pictures. Interacted with both children and their parents.

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics

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