John Carothers
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Resourceful and self-starting professional with extensive experience in internal and external communications, as well as a natural aptitude for interpersonal and cross-cultural communication. Professional experience in human-centric storytelling and non-profit strategy. Experience in creative strategy, branding, and effective content creation across social media and email platforms. Product and program management, customer support, and dynamic problem-solving, complimented by natural leadership skills developed through professional and volunteer ministry work, both domestically and internationally. Passion for driving impactful communication strategies that resonate with diverse audiences, leading to meaningful and sustainable change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Teams Lead
Anchor Church Tacoma
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Managed a network of 45 leaders across 24 teams and 228 team members
- Utilized Planning Center Groups, People, and Registrations software to manage team development and communications
- Helped increase the growth rate of new team members by 50% through strategic communications and positional leadership
- Provided dynamic problem solving and development solutions based on leader and team needs
- Collaborated virtually via Slack, Google Drive, Zoom, and Planning Center applications across multiple Anchor campuses
Sales and Marketing Associate
Simple Switch
11.2021 - 06.2024
- Provided both customers and product vendors with support via effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Performed UI/UX testing with CEO and web developer, as well as maintained quality assurance of Simple Switch website
- Data entry and management within Pipedrive and Surfe CRM platforms
- Responsible for creation of both Simple Switch Affiliate and Product Subscription programs
- Branding and creative strategy for Simple Switch growth projetcs
- Utilized Klayivo platform to create and manage effective email automation and retention projects to move customers through sales and marketing funnels
Copywriter and Creative Strategist
Confidant Co.
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Responsible for communications and logistical management of digital and fundraising projects
- Supported clients and Confidant Co in developing creative strategy for projects with critical and diverse, ethical and mission based requirements
- Developed written copy for website content, email campaigns, fundraisers and social media (Instagram, Facebook, blogging) for an audience of 50,000+
- Applied brand analysis and target audience research to write effective SEO content
- Utilized Basecamp app for all Confidant Co. internal communications
International Missions Specialist
Adventures in Missions
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Coordinated various humanitarian and evangelical mission projects across Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Caucasus Mountains
- Utilized effective communication via Instagram, Facebook and speaking engagements to fundraise over $25,000 of financial support
- Responsible for managing finances, lodging, communications, and travel for teams in the field
- Applied cross cultural communication and sensitivity best practices to engage local communities and people groups
Materials Engineer
TCPoly
12.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted with product strategy and development, including quality assurance testing
- Managed production of TCpoly thermally conductive 3D printing filament using twin screw and single screw extrusion
- Responsible for quality control of filament products
- Managed order fulfillment processes and provided online technical support for customers
Education
B.Sc - Materials Science and Engineering
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN01-2018
Skills
- Project and program management
- Communications
- Ethical storytelling
- Branding and creative strategy
- Leadership development
- Interpersonal teamwork
- Software applications
- Data tracking and analysis
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
Colligate Internships
2014 - 2018: Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Co-author of published work in ACS Energy Letters 'Dynamic Distribution upon Dendrite Growth and Shorting Revealed by Operando Neutron Imaging',
- Gained experience in diverse fields including computational materials science, solid state physics, nuclear engineering, and neutron imaging
- Presented research at various University of Tennessee symposiums and competitions
Timeline
Teams Lead
Anchor Church Tacoma
09.2024 - 02.2025
Copywriter and Creative Strategist
Confidant Co.
10.2022 - 07.2023
Sales and Marketing Associate
Simple Switch
11.2021 - 06.2024
International Missions Specialist
Adventures in Missions
08.2021 - 07.2022
Materials Engineer
TCPoly
12.2018 - 12.2019
B.Sc - Materials Science and Engineering
University of Tennessee