James Kinser Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oversees digital communications, including website, email, social media, and analytics. He leads strategic direction on content development and publication, serves as brand ambassador to ensure visual assets meet established guidelines, and leads website redesign projects for the Foundation's digital assets.

Serves as lead project manager for website redesigns: coordinates request for proposals and selection of design partners, facilitates feedback conversations between staff and external design firm, manages implementation of new page designs and contentOversees development work for ongoing adjustments and new features for the websiteLeads website accessibility efforts which includes the development of an accessibility guide for nonprofits, subsequent webinar, and ongoing edits to the websiteCollaborates with Information Technology and Grants Management teams to integrate application connections and sharing of information between systemsManages formatting and publication of all content on website (nearly 12,000 pages) including the annual MacArthur Fellows announcement contentDesigns and manages email communications, and provides periodic analytics and strategic direction

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Managed formatting and publication of all content on website (nearly 12,000 pages) including the annual MacArthur Fellows announcement contentDesigned and managed email communications, and provided periodic analytics and strategic directionServed as lead project manager for the upgrade of interactive technology and refresh of content/printed displays for permanent exhibit on the Foundation and the history of Chicago architecture in the lobby of the historic Marquette building. Assisted in the selection and integration of content management system, constituent management system, and digital asset management system Assisted launch of 2012 website redesign and established online style guide for contentOutside of ordinary job responsibilities: Served as co-chair of committee to review applications and distribute a $50,000 grant to two local Chicago non-profits, and served on grantmaking review committee for Arts & Culture in Chicago program

Greater Chicago Area

Assisted in developing a strategy for and implementation of integrated campus-wide online communication system (content management system & constituent relationship management - CMS/CRM). Functioned as primary administrator of system which served students, alumni, faculty/staff, patrons, donors, and friends. Developed online communications guide based on industry best practices. Oversaw redesign and relaunch of alumni website and subsequent launch of mobile website.

Chicago, Il

Generated content, designed images, and managed initial development of alumni online communityFormatted and distributed eCommunications to segmented/targeted alumni audiencesCollected, organized and edited photos and class notes for college magazine (print and digital)Produced national and regional events and managed marketing, online registration, budget, vendor contracts and day-of flow for each event.

Chicago, Il

Supported National Director in realignment of communications based upon affinity groupsEdited and formatted monthly eCommunications newsletterAssisted production of national and regional alumni receptionsResearched and managed data updates in college constituent database

Chicago, Il

Assisted development of artwork proposals to corporate clientsManaged shipping, receiving and pricing of consigned artwork for gallery and corporate clientsDeveloped effective and organized systems for cataloging artists’ samples and biographic information

Chicago, Il

Provided customer satisfaction by pairing their desires with the available services and productsSuccessfully united professional and organizational skills with creative and artistic insight

Salina, Ks

Ma, Interdisciplinary Art

Ba, Art Education & Studio Art

Drawing, Painting, French

Summer Study Abroad program