Zachary Johnson Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Conducts media assessment work for the Department of Defense (OSD Public Affairs).

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

INTERAGENCY COORDINATION: Guided multiple work products through interagency review processes to produce materials for USG officials. Communicated with staff in the Department and in other federal agencies. Sent requests for additional information, answered questions, and compiled requested information. Participated in interagency meetings and drafted meeting readouts. Facilitated working-level interagency meetings.DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS: Created new tracking databases and improved… Show more INTERAGENCY COORDINATION: Guided multiple work products through interagency review processes to produce materials for USG officials. Communicated with staff in the Department and in other federal agencies. Sent requests for additional information, answered questions, and compiled requested information. Participated in interagency meetings and drafted meeting readouts. Facilitated working-level interagency meetings.DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS: Created new tracking databases and improved existing databases. Suggested and implemented changes to simplify data entry and improve analytics. Created report templates that automatically compiled data to allow for efficient analysis. Organized and conducted staff training regarding database updates. DRAFTING BRIEFING MATERIALS: Collaborated with staff to create briefing materials for USG officials, including bureau leadership. Drafted background checklists and call sheets for meetings. Conducted research and drafted reports for use by the Department in UN elections and appointments processes. Show less

Portland, Oregon

COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Managed public involvement and communications projects for several public-sector agencies. Regularly communicated with clients, provided guidance on communications, stood in for client staff at project meetings, and apprised client of progress. PROJECT COORDINATION: Assisted project managers on a variety of public involvement and communications projects. Proposed and implemented new work methods to improve efficiency. Represented the company and… Show more COMMUNICATIONS PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Managed public involvement and communications projects for several public-sector agencies. Regularly communicated with clients, provided guidance on communications, stood in for client staff at project meetings, and apprised client of progress. PROJECT COORDINATION: Assisted project managers on a variety of public involvement and communications projects. Proposed and implemented new work methods to improve efficiency. Represented the company and clients at events. COMMUNICATION PRODUCTS: Designed, drafted, and distributed a variety of communication deliverables including newsletters, press releases, presentations, social media content, websites, online open houses, newspaper advertisements, emails, and public notices. Utilized platforms including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Publisher, PowerPoint, G Suite, SharePoint, GovDelivery, ArcGIS, SurveyMonkey, WordPress, and proprietary agency platforms. Tracked the effectiveness of communications methods and adjusted approach throughout the project cycle.FACILITATION: Facilitated meetings including large public meetings, project team meetings, and internal team meetings. Applied facilitation techniques to ensure that participants had the opportunity to contribute in a respectful environment. Worked to forge consensus positions when possible and to navigate differences when consensus could not be reached. CLIENT ADVISING: Advised clients on best practices for public involvement and communications campaigns. Created work plans and developed client talking points. Advised clients as they navigated changing circumstances related to their projects. Led the transition from in-person outreach to virtual engagement for multiple clients during the pandemic. DATA MANAGEMENT & ANALYSIS: Collected, tracked, and analyzed public input on multiple high-profile public projects. Show less

Vancouver, Washington

RESEARCH & ANALYSIS: Conducted research on environmental justice best practices in transportation planning. Identified key rules, executive orders, and regulations. Analyzed environmental justice plans of 15 comparable agencies.DATA COLLECTION: Created battery of interview questions. Scheduled and conducted interviews with environmental justice stakeholders. Maintained written records of interviews.REPORT WRITING: Compiled data from research and interviews into a report. Made… Show more RESEARCH & ANALYSIS: Conducted research on environmental justice best practices in transportation planning. Identified key rules, executive orders, and regulations. Analyzed environmental justice plans of 15 comparable agencies.DATA COLLECTION: Created battery of interview questions. Scheduled and conducted interviews with environmental justice stakeholders. Maintained written records of interviews.REPORT WRITING: Compiled data from research and interviews into a report. Made recommendations to the agency regarding future involvement of environmental justice populations in transportation decision-making. Presented the report findings to the Board of Directors at a public meeting. Show less

Vancouver, Wa

CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT: Developed a conference on deliberative democracy for college faculty and students from across Washington state. Developed conference curriculum, workshops, branding, and outreach strategy. Worked with university departments on logistics. RESEARCH & ANALYSIS: Conducted research on public engagement, communications, and democratic participation. Analyzed trends to identify best practices in deliberative democracy. TEAM MANAGEMENT: Co-managed a… Show more CONFERENCE ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT: Developed a conference on deliberative democracy for college faculty and students from across Washington state. Developed conference curriculum, workshops, branding, and outreach strategy. Worked with university departments on logistics. RESEARCH & ANALYSIS: Conducted research on public engagement, communications, and democratic participation. Analyzed trends to identify best practices in deliberative democracy. TEAM MANAGEMENT: Co-managed a team of research associates. Developed timelines, delegated tasks, and provided constructive feedback on associates’ work products. WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS: Developed training modules. Presented workshops at multiple events, including a national conference. Show less

Vancouver, Washington

Assisted in the planning and execution of community forums on contentious topics. Created stakeholder lists and identified relevant community groups to engage in the forums. Conducted outreach using press releases, event flyers, email blasts, social media posts, and phone calls to ensure good forum attendance. Oversaw logistics of attendee registration and group assignments and assisted with check-in, room layout, and forum operations. Developed question prompts and conversation frameworks… Show more Assisted in the planning and execution of community forums on contentious topics. Created stakeholder lists and identified relevant community groups to engage in the forums. Conducted outreach using press releases, event flyers, email blasts, social media posts, and phone calls to ensure good forum attendance. Oversaw logistics of attendee registration and group assignments and assisted with check-in, room layout, and forum operations. Developed question prompts and conversation frameworks. Facilitated small group conversations at community forums. Compiled notes and wrote comprehensive reports for each forum. Planned and conducted facilitation trainings at regional and national conferences. Show less

Vancouver, Wa

Facilitated community forums on contentious issues throughout Southwest Washington. Assisted in outreach for community forums and in the development of forum materials.

Vancouver, Wa

Served as a member of student government. Organized board meetings, worked with other government branches and WSU staff, and reviewed student government constitution and by-law provisions.

Vancouver, Wa

Provided leadership to staff at a health club. Served as liaison between management and weekend staff. Provided excellent customer service, resolved member issues, and maintained a welcoming facility. Assisted in the creation of employee schedules and filled shifts as needed. Responsible for closing out register at the end of shift.

Vancouver, Wa

Provided services to potential clients at a health club. Provided facility tours, sold memberships, and assisted current members. Resolved member issues in a prompt and courteous manner. Maintained a clean and welcoming facility.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Security Studies

Coursework in Competitive Communications Strategies, Political Analysis, International Economics, Security Theory and Practice, Grand.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Public Affairs

Activities and Societies: ASWSUV student government, Initiative for Public Deliberation, Pre-Law Society, Chancellor's Student Advisory.