Dairius Johnson
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Community relations and communications professional with 10+ years of experience engaging diverse populations, managing stakeholder relationships, and coordinating outreach initiatives. Proven ability to build trust across communities, support equity-focused engagement efforts, and develop clear, compelling outreach materials. Strong written and verbal communicator with experience preparing reports, coordinating events, and maintaining organized records. Currently completing a Bachelor's degree in Communication with a focus on digital audiences. Committed to fairness, inclusion, and meaningful community engagement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Community-Facing Services & Relationship Coordinator
People's Barber Shop
San Francisco, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Serve a diverse, high-volume clientele from varied cultural, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Build long-term, trust-based relationships through consistent communication and professionalism
- Communicate effectively with individuals from priority populations, including low-income and historically marginalized groups
- Manage scheduling, records, and client communications in a fast-paced environment
- Represent the business professionally while maintaining confidentiality and strong interpersonal skills
- Key transferable skills: stakeholder engagement, community trust-building, communication, organization
Community Outreach & Communications Consultant
Freelance
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
01.2010 - Current
- Designed and executed outreach and engagement campaigns for community-focused brands and organizations
- Developed written and visual outreach materials, including flyers, digital invitations, and messaging for targeted audiences
- Coordinated outreach efforts with collaborators, partners, and local stakeholders
- Assisted with event promotion, logistics planning, and audience engagement strategies
- Tracked engagement metrics and documented outreach outcomes for reporting purposes
Creative Production & Communications Support
Various Organizations (Cinereach, Royal Roost, Independent Projects)
01.2009 - Current
- Supported project coordination, scheduling, and documentation for creative teams
- Assisted with preparation of presentations, written materials, and concept briefs
- Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines
Print Media Sales & Distribution Manager
TNG Merchandising
San Francisco, CA
01.2014 - 01.2020
- Managed vendor relationships and coordinated distribution across 20+ retail and community locations
- Communicated regularly with business owners, local partners, and municipal-adjacent sites
- Maintained accurate records, inventory logs, and performance tracking documentation
- Analyzed data to improve outreach placement and community reach
- Supported compliance with distribution agreements and operational requirements
Advertising Agent & Program Producer
FCC Free Radio
San Francisco, CA
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Served as liaison between local businesses, advertisers, and radio programming teams
- Developed outreach and advertising programs for community-based organizations
- Prepared written proposals, correspondence, and program materials
- Presented information to clients and community partners in group and public settings
- Coordinated program schedules and maintained organized records
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication - Digital Audiences
Arizona State University
Arizona06.2026
Film Degree - Screenwriting & Production
Berkeley Digital Film Institute
Berkeley, CAAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sociology
Contra Costa College
San Pablo, CASkills
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Stakeholder & Relationship Management
- Equity-Focused Communication
- Event Coordination & Logistics Support
- Community-Based Organization (CBO) Collaboration
- Outreach Materials & Graphic Design
- Professional Writing & Correspondence
- Records & Documentation Management
- Microsoft 365
- Public Communication & Presentations
- Multitasking & Project Coordination
- Design tools
- Internet & digital outreach platforms
- Contact and project coordination systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Experience working with diverse and priority populations
- Highly organized
- Detail-oriented
- Self-directed
- Comfortable balancing multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong commitment to fairness
- Equity
- Inclusive engagement
Timeline
Community-Facing Services & Relationship Coordinator
People's Barber Shop
01.2017 - Current
Print Media Sales & Distribution Manager
TNG Merchandising
01.2014 - 01.2020
Community Outreach & Communications Consultant
Freelance
01.2010 - Current
Creative Production & Communications Support
Various Organizations (Cinereach, Royal Roost, Independent Projects)
01.2009 - Current
Advertising Agent & Program Producer
FCC Free Radio
01.2005 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Communication - Digital Audiences
Arizona State University
Film Degree - Screenwriting & Production
Berkeley Digital Film Institute
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts & Sociology
Contra Costa College