Resume

Julia Easton

Phone: 605-381-5120 | Email: juliaeaston@gmail.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaeaston/


EDUCATION


MASTER OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS
South Dakota State University, 2013-2016


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MASS COMMUNICATIONS
 Black Hills State University, 1995-1999


EXPERIENCE

PROPERTY MANAGER
Refuge on the Rock Vacation Home, Keystone, South Dakota, Jul 2021 - Present


WEB DESIGNER
South Dakota Mines, Rapid City, South Dakota, Mar 2017 - Present

WEB AND INTERACTIVE SPECIALIST
South Dakota Mines, Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

DIGITAL DESIGNER
South Dakota Mines, Jul 2012 - Jun 2014


DIRECTOR OF WEB DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING MANAGER
Diagnostic Imaging Systems, Oct 2015 - Feb 2016


SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER
Dr. James Dobson’s Family Talk, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jun 2014 - May 2015


SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER PRO BONO
Esperance Education Institute / AsOne Ministries, Remote, Sep 2013 - Jun 2014


WEB DEVELOPER AND OWNER
Pure-Pandemonium, Aug 2010 - Jan 2014


SENIOR VISUAL DESIGNER
Black Hills Corporation, Jul 2008 - Aug 2010


WEB DEVELOPER III,
Black Hills Corporation, Dec 2006 - Jul 2008


WEB DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Black Hills Corporation, Aug 2003 - Dec 2006


WEB PRODUCTION MANAGER AND PRINT ASSISTANT
Black Hills Badlands & Lakes Association, Dec 2000 - Aug 2003


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS


Communications Professional

I have over 20-years of professional experience in internal and external business communications, including crisis emergency response team representative. I have extensive experience in corporate, utility, higher-education, ministry, nonprofit, and large and small business. I have adapted processes over the years as the technological landscape continuously changes. I have over seven years of experience working at a higher education institution at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and over four years working as the lead website administrator for the university. My professional personality traits include: Integrity, Innovation, Initiative, Collaborative, Self Motivated, Organized, Attentive, Consistent, Energetic, Enthusiastic, Flexible, Proficient, Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills, Problem Solving, Flexible, Self Starter, Learning New Technologies, Committed, Strategic, Deadline Driven, and Open-Minded.


Leadership and Collaboration

I enjoy being part of a diverse and collaborative teams. I have demonstrated experience collaborating with key stakeholders, executive management, developers, designers, information technology teams, communication leaders, and support personnel. I feel comfortable taking the lead on projects and providing continued support and communications after deployment. In my current role, I oversee the website work of one full-time employee, and manage and oversee the work for 3 student work study/interns. Within my direct team, I take the lead to define the website and digital content strategies to align with each university project. I enjoy working with many colleagues across the campus and collaborate and develop communication techniques for their specific needs. I develop and maintain the university website publisher training materials and have classroom trained over 100 publishers over the last 18 months. In 2018, I produced and launched an online training portal that offers resources and videos training materials to create training time efficiencies by reducing classroom training sessions.


Research, Reporting and Analysis

I have experience in research methodologies including: business policy and compliance, contract agreements, requests for proposals, system maintenance, digital and internet strategy, and upgrades to critical business systems. My experience in reporting and analysis includes: data interpretation, report writing and configuration, and data development and distribution.


Project Management

I have over 15 years of experience in project management, including developing project plans, project organization, budgeting, vendor management, and resource management. I have demonstrated experience working with both internal and external audiences and have managed medium-sized projects and teams. I am comfortable taking the lead on development and support for projects, and I have a proven consistent history of completing successful projects, reaching target goals, and meeting project milestones.


Web Development and System Development Strategy

I have managed, administered and developed multiple websites and applications. My experience includes user experience and UX design, information structure and information architecture, the maintenance and management of a digital repository including the archival of digital records for document and records management. I have experience with document and records management, information structure, storage, archival, and presenting content and data securely internally or externally through the web.


Digital and Visual Design

I have experience in developing digital designs to be used in print or digital environments. Experience in corporate identity and branding, rebranding initiatives, user interface and user design using Adobe Creative Cloud, and multimedia software systems.


Digital Media and Internet Strategy

I have experience developing business and marketing initiatives to expand business internet presence needed for strategic growth. I use industry standard and best-practice techniques and technologies for website management systems, including CMS and ECM management systems, google analytics and google tag manager, search engine optimization, search engine marketing, email marketing, campaign development, and social media management using, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, and LinkedIn.


Technology Utilization and Awareness

I use industry standard tools to design and develop websites and applications. I maintain a high understanding of current website technologies and have the ability to learn new technologies quickly while assisting developers and supporting the end-users. I have managed and administered multiple content management systems (CMS) and enterprise content management (ECM) technologies including: Ektron, Sitefinity, open source CMS, WordPress, Drupal, SharePoint, PeopleSoft and FileNet. I have used multiple multi-platform web technologies and languages including: HTML, XHTML, HTML5 .NET, JavaScript, JavaScript libraries, Bootstrap, CSS, responsive design, XML, Oracle, SQL, JSP, ASP, Visual Studio, Java, and other CMS technologies. Other skills and software I use includes: Adobe CC, Communication Practices and Strategies, Website Management, Website Programming, Front-end Web Development, Back-end Web Development, Information Architecture, Content Management Systems, Publishing, Branding and Style Guide, Troubleshooting, Project Management, Team Work, Strong Technical Skills, Digital Marketing, Visio, Tableau, Customer Service, Microsoft Office 365, Google Suite, User Experience, Technical Support, User Support, Training, Information Technology, Interactive Design, and Web Analytics Tools, and Emergency Management.

Jeff Easton

Phone: 605-415-3137 | Email: cptnrg@gmail.com,
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-easton-b9b83719/

EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, MASS COMMUNICATIONS
Black Hills State University, 1993-1999

EXPERIENCE

OWNER
Easton Enterprises, Rapid City, South Dakota, Jul 2021 - Present

PROPERTY MANAGER
Refuge on the Rock Vacation Home, Keystone, South Dakota, Jul 2021 - Present

GENERAL MANAGER
Anchor Roofing, Rapid City, South Dakota, Aug 2020 - Present

PROGRAM MANAGER - RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL NATURAL GAS
Black Hills Corporation, Nov 2015 - Aug 2020

SENIOR MARKETING SPECIALIST
Black Hills Corporation, Sep 2013 - Nov 2015

MARKETING SPECIALIST
Black Hills Corporation, Aug 2008 - Sep 2013

SPORTS EDITOR
Rapid City Journal | Lee Enterprises, Aug 2006 - Feb 2008

ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Rapid City Journal | Lee Enterprises, May 2004 - Aug 2006

SPORTS WRITER - PAGE DESIGNER
Rapid City Journal | Lee Enterprises, Aug 1999 - May 2004


SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

Black Hills State University, Aug 1998 - Aug 7, 1999


SPORTS EDITOR

Black Hills Pioneer, Aug 1994 - Aug 1998


PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS


Communications Professional

I have I have over 25 years of experience working in external and internal business communications, including work in safety communications in a corporate setting. I have over 10 years working in natural gas load growth, electric utility marketing and external affairs, and 13 years of writing, editing and staff management experience working for daily newspapers. I am collaborative, self-motivated, organized, attentive to detail, consistent, energetic, enthusiastic, flexible, efficient and a quick study. I have strong verbal and written communication skills. I am adept at problem solving, deadline driven and open to learning ideas to become efficient.

Leadership and Collaboration

I am adept at working with key stakeholders on projects ranging in difficulty from simple to complex and multi-layered. I am a clear communicator on projects with many stakeholders, ranging from property owners to executive management to communications and marketing teams to information technology teams to trade allies. I am a confident leader, able to delegate when appropriate and willing to get into the details of a project when needed. I have supervisory experience and field experience directing contractors working with me on projects to assure they are completed on time and within budget.

Research, Reporting and Analysis

My work experience includes researching products and services, evaluating team job expertise and potential hurdles, and reporting my findings back to key stakeholders. I worked on teams evaluating RFPs and have created constructions bids for customers.

Project Management

I have managed projects of varying sizes from the idea stage to completion of the project. The projects I’ve managed have ranged from complex involving stakeholders across a corporation to construction projects like roofing installation, kitchen renovation and exterior upgrades. I am an active listener who can evaluate a problem and then make a sound, common sense decision that keeps work on a project moving ahead.


Property Management

  • Cleaning and routine maintenance of a 3,200 square foot home rented to AirBNB and VRBO guests to meet or exceed CDC, AirBNB and VRBO Covid guidelines

  • Inspect the property after guests have checked out for any needed maintenance and repair or guest damage

  • Hire contractors to assist with cleaning and laundry, as needed, which includes a post-job inspection

  • Conduct upkeep of a 265-gallon hot tub on the property, including testing and balancing chemical levels, cleaning, water changes and equipment maintenance to keep the hot tub in safe working condition for guests

  • Use Trello to keep a running inventory of supplies consumed during guest stays and to track short-and long term maintenance and property improvement project

  • Manage booking details using Microsoft Excel

  • As the property managers, we are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week

  • Complete minor repairs needed on the property, including interior and exterior carpentry, drywall and roofing repairs, plumbing maintenance and repair, and simple electrical repairs

  • We handle all maintenance on the property or hiring contractors to complete the work as needed

  • Maintain water system including an underground well, pumping system and filter systems.

  • Assemble bids for repair or upgrade projects on the property and present the bids to the owners


Volunteerism and Training

  • Member of board of directors for Black Hills chapter of the American Red Cross, including serving as the board co-chair and head of the governance committee from 2012-2018

  • Served a two-year term on Black Hills Energy safety committee from 2015-2017

  • Marketing committee member for the Rapid City Downtown Association from 2010-2014

  • Served a three-year term as a Black Hills Corporation company ambassador 2010-2013

  • Board of directors for the American Advertising Federation of the Black Hills 2009-2013

  • Past president, co-chair and secretary of the High Energy Toastmasters club 2008-2013

  • Completed Black Hills Corporation’s Media Training in May 2011

  • Completed Black Hills Corporation’s Effective Project Management I in September 2008.

  • Completed Black Hills Power’s Electric Utility System Operations course in August 2008.

  • Completed Lee Enterprises Lee Online News University Program in February 2007

  • Completed Lee Enterprises Assigning Editor Leadership Training in May 2006

  • Completed Lee Enterprises Frontline Managers Training Program in October 2005

  • Expertise using Associated Press style in online content and press releases