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Duke R. Harjo

Portland,OR

Summary

Experienced coach, higher education administrator, and public speaker with a proven track record in leadership and program development. Skilled in fostering team collaboration and driving student and player oriented success through innovative initiatives. Strong abilities in strategic planning, individual support, and policy creation and implementation. Recognized for adaptability and consistent delivery of results in evolving and diverse environments.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Coach

Self-employeed
11.2014 - Current

Promoted sportsmanship values consistent with Positive Coaching Alliance guidelines and trainings among athletes in competitive atmospheres within the team environment. Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback. Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement. Developed strong relationships with players and families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.

Sports coached include:

  • Soccer (Youth, Middle School, High School)
  • Futsal (Youth, Middle School)
  • Ultimate (Youth, Middle School)
  • Basketball (Youth, Middle School)
  • Baseball (Youth)

Freelance Web Producer

Independent Contractor
04.2002 - Current

Enhanced website usability by implementing responsive design and user-friendly navigation. Provided technical production of client websites. Incorporated interactive elements and e-commerce initiatives; performed technical coding, review & testing; and worked closely with client executives to conceptualize, design, and launch websites furthering client goals. Developed cross-browser, multi-platform compliant websites from design mockup on an aggressive project timelines. Produced original code; created and optimized graphics; provided seamless e-commerce focus


Clients and Projects:

  • Innovative Housining Inc.
  • reZOLV, Inc – Global Technology Investments, Inc., Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, Local Alert, and Locke Ober
  • Away.com – Outside Magazine Online’s 2002 Buyers Guide

Freelance Systems Administrator

Independent Contractor
04.2002 - Current

Resolved escalated help desk tickets promptly, providing high-quality support to end users experiencing technical issues. Responsible for design, implementation and maintenance of both networks and its individual computers. Provides technical assistance for hardware, software and network issues. Works with clients to maximize technological capabilities while minimizing their costs.

President

Beverly Cleary PTA
03.2015 - 03.2017

Managed Board Members, members, and volunteers to maximize productivity while instituting equity based best practices and protocols. Increased PTA member and school satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives and leadership. Managed crisis situations effectively while minimizing disruption to daily school operations. Enhanced organization performance by implementing strategic plans, overseeing daily operations, and establishing innovative funding sources.

Board Member

Beverly Cleary PTA
10.2014 - 06.2021

Fostered collaboration among board members, promoting open communication and shared decisionmaking. Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to advance organizational mission. Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals.

Assistant Dean of Admissions

Reed College
06.2008 - 06.2010

Responsible for recruiting and interviewing applicants from the Southern California region, evaluating applications to the college, and representing Reed College at various college fairs, and conducting on campus information sessions. Additionally, assisted the Transfer Student Application process.


Co-Director of Multicultural Recruitment

Responsible for identifying potential applicants during the recruitment window and organizing on-campus and off-campus Admission events including the annual two-day campus visit.

Senior Producer

GORP.com
09.1999 - 04.2002

In addition to general production duties, responsible for management of production team and coordination with content, graphics, and business development departments.

  • Responsible for producing code and compiling statistical analysis reports for all GORP properties as well as targeted email campaigns
  • Assisted in the creation of web-based interfaces to allow non-technical staff to update time-sensitive information
  • Conducted onsite trainings
  • Wrote scripts to deliver dynamic content
  • Daily maintenance for servers and CMS
  • Served as team leader on content sharing deals

Producer

GORP.com
04.1998 - 08.1999

Performed technical coding, cross-platform testing, and application of search engine strategies for GORP.com and its various client sites. Created and maintained web sites for over 150 clients. Oversaw post-production processes, including video editing and sound mixing, to ensure a polished final product. Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery. Provided general site maintenance, which included coding new pages, verifying accuracy of links and removing outdated material

Junior Web Master

GORP.com
06.1997 - 03.1998

Responsible for building and maintaining computer hardware, and installing and upgrading software. Oversaw general server maintenance including FTP and TCP/IP for GORP.com and over 150 of its client sites. Provided technical support services to staff and clients

Administrative Assistant

GORP.com
10.1996 - 05.1997

Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems. Performed general bookkeeping duties, analyzed site traffic and compiled data into spreadsheet format for use by clients and sales department, handled correspondence, ordered office supplies, and answered phones


Manager

Crown Books
03.1995 - 06.1996
  • Responsibilities included oversight of store inventory, achieving daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly sales goals, placing merchandise orders, and hiring, training and supervising all store personnel

Assistant Manager

Crown Books
03.1995 - 06.1996
  • Responsible for various management procedures, such as receiving and returning inventory, opening and closing the store, displaying merchandise and training sales associates

Sales Associate

Crown Books
03.1995 - 06.1996
  • Duties included customer service, reduction of store shrinkage and maintenance of accurate tender totals

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Reed College
Portland, OR
12.2007

Political Science, Physics

Portland Community College
Portland, OR
06-2005

Skills

  • Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency(Photoshop, Illustrator, Rush)
  • Web Design Proficiency
  • Proficiency with scheduling apps (GameChanger, TeamSnap, Meeting Maker)
  • Creative Photography Techniques
  • Audio and Video Editing Expertise
  • User Interface Design
  • HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, JavaScript Expertise
  • Search engine optimization (SEO)
  • SQL Data Analysis and IIS Administration Expertise
  • CMS Expertise (MovableType and Dynabase)

Awards

  • Positive Coaching Alliance - Double Goal Coach, 03/22
  • Positive Coaching Alliance - Coach of the Year National Finalist, 03/22
  • Ralph Bunche Institute Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Duke University, 06/06
  • Reed Academic Commendation, 2005 & 2006
  • Dixon Y. Miyauchi Scholarship, 2005, 2006, & 2007
  • Osher Reentry Scholarship, 2005, 2006, & 2007
  • Oregon Independent College Foundation (OICF) Scholarship - Spirit Mountain, 2006
  • PCC President's List and Dean's List, 2003-2005
  • Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Member, 05/04
  • Portland Community College Foundation Scholarship, 09/04

Papers And Presentations

  • Facilitated Panel discussion for the screening of the documentary 'Imagining the Indian' at FAM, 11/22
  • 'Skin in the Game' Part of the 'A Promise Kept' Symposium sponsored by the Smithsonian and hosted at NMAI, 09/19
  • Lectured and lead learning programs centered on Native American themes at the Beverley Cleary school, 2016-2020
  • Senior Thesis: 'Of the People, By the People, Not for the People: Examining the Roles of Paternalism and Autonomy in the American and the Indian Conceptions of Indian Sovereignty', 12/07
  • American Political Science Association Poster Session for paper: 'Indian Patriotism, Acculturation, And Assimilation: Examining Indian Participation in the American Political Process', 09/06
  • Short story 'Nocturne' published in 'Pointed Circle' Literary Magazine, 05/05
  • Photography selected for Professor's portfolio and shown at ArtBeat, Portland, 02/05

Awards And Honors

• Positive Coaching Alliance - Double Goal Coach (3/22)

• Positive Coaching Alliance - Coach of the Year National Finalist (3/22)

• Ralph Bunche Institute Pre-Doctoral Fellow, Duke University (6/06)

• Reed Academic Commendation (2005 & 2007)

• Dixon Y. Miyauchi Scholarship (2005, 2006, & 2007)

• Osher Reentry Scholarship (2005, 2006, & 2007)

• Oregon Independent College Foundation (OICF) Scholarship - Spirit Mountain (2006)

• PCC President's List and Dean's List (2003-2005)

• Phi Theta Kappa Distinguished Member (5/04)

• Portland Community College Foundation Scholarship (9/04)

Timeline

President

Beverly Cleary PTA
03.2015 - 03.2017

Coach

Self-employeed
11.2014 - Current

Board Member

Beverly Cleary PTA
10.2014 - 06.2021

Assistant Dean of Admissions

Reed College
06.2008 - 06.2010

Freelance Web Producer

Independent Contractor
04.2002 - Current

Freelance Systems Administrator

Independent Contractor
04.2002 - Current

Senior Producer

GORP.com
09.1999 - 04.2002

Producer

GORP.com
04.1998 - 08.1999

Junior Web Master

GORP.com
06.1997 - 03.1998

Administrative Assistant

GORP.com
10.1996 - 05.1997

Manager

Crown Books
03.1995 - 06.1996

Assistant Manager

Crown Books
03.1995 - 06.1996

Sales Associate

Crown Books
03.1995 - 06.1996

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Reed College

Political Science, Physics

Portland Community College
Duke R. Harjo