Communications problem solver; brand building in Washington State.

Trust, respect, and transparency is how communication thrives; leading with authenticity, following-through, and being adaptable — that’s how I succeed.

With experience in marketing, public relations, and communications — as well as a background in journalism — I am a versatile problem solver that thrives when transforming vision into action. My mission is to build authentic bridges of respect and trust — helping others feel seen and heard. If you need a communicator that jumps into problem solving to make genuine connections that last and benefit everyone — let’s chat!

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Elias Olson
elias@eliasolson.com
(703) 951-7334

Former/Legal name: John Olson

Since May 2024:
- Campaign Manager | Wil Fuentes for Clark County Council District 3; Vancouver, WA
Since Sept. 2023:
- Communications Coordinator | Volunteers of America Oregon; Portland, OR
  Full Time
Jan 2022 - Aug. 2023
- Communications & Data Manager | Alexander Hamilton Scholars (AHS), Seattle WA Full-Time
Apr. - Dec. 2021
- Communications & Data Coordinator | AHS in Seattle WA
  Full-Time
Jul. 2020 - Jan. 2021
- Social Media & Content Specialist | Pearl Nano, LLC in Tacoma, WA
  Full-Time
Oct. 2018 - Jun. 2020
- Program Support Staffer, Office of Marketing and Communication | Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham, WA.
  Part-Time
Jan. - Jun. 2020
- Event Promotions Coordinator, Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education | WWU in Bellingham, WA
  Contract, Part-Time
Mar. - Jun. 2020
- Marketing Intern | Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce in Bellingham, WA
  Internship
- Staff writer, Klipsun Magazine | WWU in Bellingham, WA
  Coursework, Contract
May. - Sept. 2019
- Communications Assistant, University Residences | WWU in Bellingham, WA
  Full-Time, Contract
Jan. - Mar. 2019
- Staff reporter, The Front | WWU in Bellingham, WA
  Coursework, Contract
Apr. - Sept. 2018
- Social Media Intern, Emily Randall for Washington State Senate | Senator Emily Randall (WA) in Port Orchard, WA
  Internship
Since Mar. 2024
- Member; Communications Committee, Endorsements Committee | Young Democrats of Clark County (YDCC) in Vancouver WA
Since Feb. 2023
- Co-Chair of Membership Stewardship | Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) in Seattle, WA
Since May. 2022
- Member | Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) in Seattle, WA
Jan. 2022 - Jan. 2023
- Board Member | Friends of the Puyallup Library in Puyallup, WA
May. - Nov. 2021
- Communications Manager, Juanita Beard for Peninsula School Board | Juanita Beard in Gig Harbor, WA
- Mental Health First Aid, National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, American Safety & Health Institute
- Wilderness First Aid, American Safety & Health Institute

Experience.

Education.

BA in Journalism with a concentration in Public Relations | Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham, WA.
2018-2020

AA in Liberal Arts | Olympic College in Bremerton, WA.
2016-2018

Portfolio.

Professional work.

Take a look at a few featured pieces from across my professional career; you’ll find branding guides, PR campaign proposals and other work indicative of my skills.

View work.