Freelance writer on health, wellness, endurance sports, and local events for a variety of online content providers. Portfolio available at: www.kenjohnsonwriter.com.• Content currently available on The Wellness Universe, USA Triathlon Multisport Zone, AXS.com, Chron.com, Livestrong.com, and Chicago.CBSLocal.com. • Contributing Writer (of over 475 articles) for Examiner.com, Mar 2010 thru Jul 2016 as Chicago Wellness Examiner, Milwaukee Triathlon Examiner, and National Endurance Sports Examiner (Examiner.com ceased publication and went offline in June 2016).• Beat Writer for AXS.com, Sep 2014 thru Jul 2016.• Former NASM Elite Trainer and Blogger on Sharecare.com.

• Delivered telephone and message board coaching to participants to help them be successful in meeting their health and wellness priorities. • Provided excellent customer service on inbound and outbound calls.• Monitored and enhanced Access database application for staff reviews and book of business reports. These databases included forms and reports, with data integrated with SharePoint and inputs from ShoreTel phone system and APEX coaching system. Developed Advising and Coaching “Dashboards” for management providing quick review and analysis of monthly performance and staffing data.• Wrote research report summaries for internal use, and monthly “Research and Content” articles for departmental newsletter.

• Provided telephonic health education to participants who had completed a health risk assessment or screening at their workplace.• Developed custom Access database system for Coaching and Clinical Services management to analyze Coach and Advisor KPIs. This system replaced multiple Excel spreadsheets which were not always updated for reports, and multiple users for individual Excel files which often caused file corruption and lost data.• Member, Research and Content Committee.

• Performed individual wellness coaching (Wellcoaches model), personal training (National Academy of Sports Medicine model) and triathlon training (USA Triathlon) to clients, both in-person and online.• Designed and led group fitness classes; clients have included the McHenry County College, Woodstock Recreation Department, Hollister, Inc., and Grayslake Park District.• Wrote the official Novice USA Triathlon Olympic Age Group Championship 4-week plan, available free to members. • Note: business activity continues as a Wisconsin sole proprietorship.

• Reporting to the Marketing Director, developed the first systematic and regular social media marketing program. Facebook “Lifetime Total Likes” (unique users) increased on average 10% quarterly. Facebook “Weekly Talking About” (unique users) increased on average 37% quarterly. Twitter followers increased 67% in 2013.• Designed and wrote weekly email newsletters and special communications and created online archive of past issues.• Proactively reviewed RecPlex web site, updating content via customized CMS system.

• Reporting to the Fitness Center Director, provided individual and group triathlon coaching and personal training.• Provided group and individual triathlon training for races held at the RecPlex, including the Pleasant Prairie Triathlon & Duathlon, the Pleasant Prairie Junior Triathlons, the Pleasant Prairie Iron Girl Triathlon, as well as for Ironman 70.3 Racine Triathlon, TriRock Lake Geneva Triathlon, and Wisconsin Half Marathon. • Created and directed RecPlex Indoor Triathlons series, running since 2005. Responsibilities included online marketing and promotion though external web sites, managing registrations, and functioning as Race Director. These races provided over $8200 of revenue in 2013. • Conceived, implemented, and led program of open water swims, including online registration, sign in, and income reporting. These swims not only provided a safe environment for swimmers but provided over $18,000 in revenue to the RecPlex in 2014.• Conducted training and wellness presentations for the Fitness Center, Workout 2 Lose program, and RecPlex Run & Tri Club. Topics included: Exercises for Runners, Setting Smart Goals, Nutrition for Endurance Athletes, Using the Foam Roller, Taking Your Workout Outside, and Creatine and Caffeine.

Sharecare is an interactive, social Q&A platform designed to simplify the search for quality healthcare information and help consumers live their healthiest life. The website was launched in 2010 by Jeff Arnold, founder of WebMD, and Emmy–award winning host, Dr. Mehmet Oz, in partnership with Harpo Studios, Sony Pictures Television and Discovery Communications. Past activities have included blogging, answering health & fitness questions, and clinical trial support.

Enhance PMO Reporting and Analysis procedures and provide reports to Senior Management. Monitor project plans for regular updates. Provide support to internal staff and consultants with analytics and time reporting to facilitate strong project culture. Administered MS Project Server.