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
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Since Sept. 2025:
Director of Development & Communications | Sisters of the Road; Portland, OR
Full-Time
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Jan. 2025 - Sept. 2025
Grants Project Manager | Volunteers of America Oregon; Portland, OR
Full Time
May 2024 - Nov 2024
Campaign Manager | Wil Fuentes for Clark County Council District 3; Vancouver, WA
Sept. 2023 - Jan 2024
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
InternshipStaff 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
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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
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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.
Certified Change Practitioner | Prosci
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.
Clip library.
From writing for award winning student publications to alumni magazine — see where my writing has taken me.