john armstrong

human resources generalist

About

* I like to tell stories through written word. People, teams, businesses, if there is an interesting story to tell, I want to promote it. * I always try to remember this: like things, love people. Things can be replaced. People cannot. Take time to build relationships. Ask not what others can do for you, but what you can do for others. * Learning new things excites me. I've taught myself several skills on the job because I wanted to know how to do them (yes, they all related to my job.). * I like to be creative. I like coming up with ideas. I see value in researching what others are doing and finding ways to adapt and improve to my specific needs. * I make mistakes. And I am glad I do, because there is always a lesson or two to be learned in making mistakes. Mistakes can make us better. Specialties: Press Releases, Feature Writing, Copy Editing, Social Media Marketing, Public and Media Relations, Event Management, Graphic Design, Publications/Brochures, Website Management, Brand Management.

Country

united states

City

bradenton

Industry

higher education

Skill

written and verbal communication abilities, photoshop, sports writing, sports photography, graphic design, social media marketing, media relations, public relations, feature articles, opinion writing, humor, indesign, imovie, creative writing, creative problem solving, building relationships, human resources, public speaking, editing, event planning

Experience

human resources generalist

eckerd college

sports information director

freed-hardeman university

2007-12 - 2015-6 · 7 yrs 7 mos

editor

on the ball magazine

2005-7 - 2007-12 · 2 yrs 6 mos

* Editor for start-up publication covering West Tennessee, circulated in 16 counties and published monthly. Coverage area included over 100 high schools. * Wrote multiple features monthly as well as opinion pieces and blog entries. Planned monthly editorial content and worked with art department to plan layout of each issue. * Developed relationships with high school English and journalism departments to receive monthly story submissions from students for publication. * Helped launch new publication in the Greater Nashville area.

men's and women's golf coach

freed-hardeman university

2010-10 - 2014-6 · 3 yrs 9 mos

* Re-launched our intercollegiate golf programs in the fall of 2010 after five-year absence while still maintaining full-time role in Sports Information. * Teams have won six team tournament championships, eight individual tournament championships and had an individual national tournament appearance in four-year span. * Both teams set team scoring records for 18- and 36-hole events. * Had 100 percent graduation rate in four years in position.

director of human resources

freed-hardeman university

1999-7 - 2005-7 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Started up the HR department at 300-employee university, responsible for all HR functions excluding benefits – hiring, training, policy/procedure development and implementation, legal compliance and staff relations.