Mark Fairbrother Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

+ Taught in-person and remote media & communication courses, including a video production bootcamp, to undergraduate students+ Designed interactive digital-learning experiences via Canvas LMS+ Built syllabi, curated readings and viewings, facilitated the achievement of learning objectives, and assessed student performance+ Executed polished and engaging lectures, discussions, activities, and meetings via Zoom+ Managed teaching assistants (TAs) and conducted performance reviews

+ Shot and edited videos for the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and the Center for Environmental Journalism+ My mini documentary about cryoconite holes and the Antarctic scientists who study them was named an official selection of The Explorers Club Polar Film Festival (2021).

Boulder, Colorado, Estados Unidos

+ Provided small-group supplemental instruction and guest lectures in communication and information science courses+ Conducted media research and collaborative book editing for the Media Enterprise Design Lab (MEDLab)

Costa Rica

+ Copywriting and editing+ Videography scripting, direction, production+ Translation+ Digital-project management+ Communications strategy+ E-marketing and web content development+ Media training for internal clients

Costa Rica

Tunja, Colombia

+ Served as a full-time faculty member in a low-resource public high school, planning and executing lessons to improve students' English literacy as well as digital-arts skills+ Hosted training sessions to boost teachers' fluency in English and comfort with interactive student engagement+ Provided after-school mentoring in language, leadership, and life skills for students+ Organized all-school events, such as Environmental Awareness Day and English Cultures Day, among others+ Founded and coached the school's drama and creative arts team+ Cohosted weekly Spanglish public-radio program aimed at boosting exposure to cultural and liguistic diversity in the Colombian department (state) of Boyacá

San Francisco Bay Area

+ Coordinated a three-person team developing a scalable corporate social responsibility (CSR) platform for a major brand+ Conducted daily media monitoring and executive visibility research for Clif Bar & Company+ Built marketing materials (decks, blogs, case studies) to promote Ketchum’s new Sustainability + Social Impact practice+ Prepared, edited, and proofread research-based sustainability reports and media backgrounders for clients, such as Nestlé USA and Walmart+ Ghostwrote for major corporate executives + Attended Ketchum University classes led by top team members to enhance my professional skill set+ Collaborated to form and execute an awareness and monetization plan for the Ketchum Food Studio

Grand Rapids, Mi

+ Developed corporate standards to govern targeted charitable giving and social media use by franchisees+ Served as company ambassador, demonstrating products at events and trade shows+ Created and curated strategic content for social media (paid and organic), newsletters, mobile app, and website+ Provided sustainability counsel and research support to management+ Coordinated video shoots with local suppliers to showcase company values

Midland, Mi

+ Photographed and co-authored an in-depth reporting package about the boom in organic agriculture in Michigan+ Pitched, photographed, and authored a five-story, Sunday-cover reporting package about local farmer's market vendors+ Coordinated video deliverables for farmer's story package

Mount Pleasant, Mi

+ Led and grew student teams in planning, marketing, advertising and fundraising for the event series+ Devised and organized events such as TED-style info-variety shows, post-documentary panel discussions, campus clean-up projects, reflective viewings of Hollywood films, keynote speaker Daryl Hannah, a chic garden party, an organic craft brew and trivia night, upcycled art contest, and more+ Collaborated with multiple student groups to stretch resources and optimize efforts

Mount Pleasant, Mi

+ Proposed and produced content for the university’s official social profiles+ Researched and prepared a marketing/advertising budget for a major university fundraising event+ Built detailed media lists+ Wrote and edited press releases, feature stories, and promotional copy

Mount Pleasant, Mi

+ Planned, promoted, and executed community programs to satisfy and expand diverse student interests+ Prepared resident paperwork to allow for easy transitions and adherence to university policies+ Conducted sensitivity trainings and conflict resolution workshops+ Remained on-call to aid in settling roommate disputes and building issues

+ Led a small team to execute a resonant conference on a shoestring budget+ Coordinated outreach for all speakers and presenters+ Liaised and contracted with convention center+ Developed the conference theme – "Rethink" – to inspire young leaders to examine how their everyday habits can affect the greater good

Master Of Arts - Ma, Media, International And Environmental Media; Digital Storytelling

Certificate In College Teaching

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Relations/Journalism

Study Abroad: Spanish, Sustainable Agriculture