Resume

Larry Swanson

PO Box 20704
Seattle, WA 98102

Expertise

Portfolio | Qualifications

Experience

Elless Media, Principal

August 1998-present
Operate content strategy, web publishing, and digital marketing consultancy.

Well9to5, Founder & Publisher

August 2015-January 2017
Conceived, raised funding for, designed, and operated digital “active office” publication.

WorkWhileWalking, Editor-in-Chief (interim)

January-April 2015
Interim editorial lead for office-fitness furniture company publication.

BodyworkU, Founder & Publisher

June 2006-October 2012
Founded, built, and operated continuing education class promotion website.

DigitalCandle, Director of Marketing

June 2001-January 2002
Managed marketing program for marketing-services startup serving shareware developers.

workz.com, Executive Producer

April 1998-December 2000
Jack-of-all-trades senior manager for dot-com startup. Roles included web design, software and editorial project management, banner-ad agency management, and special projects.

Big Tent Media Labs, Senior Producer

August 1996-August 1997
New-media producer for early dot-com publishing start-up.

Other Experience

Community Event Organizer, Volunteer, and Promoter

January 2001-present
Plan, produce, manage, and promote arts, educational, and charity events, from 10 to 10,000+ attendees.

• WordPress, Community Deputy for events related to the WordPress open-source software project; currently focused on diversity and inclusion outreach training, 2017-present
• Larry’s Events, publish weekly Seattle community events announcement list, 2017-present
• Ignite Seattle, Organizer, Slide Wrangler, & Contributor for community quick-talk event, 2015-present
• Dent Conference, statement of values steering committee, 2017
• WordCamp Seattle 2017, Co-Lead Organizer for annual gathering of WordPress enthusiasts; led large group of volunteer organizers producing two-day, four-track, 500-attendee conference
• WordCamp Seattle 2016, Sponsor Wrangler
• WordCamp Seattle 2011-15, Volunteer
• Fremont Noodle House Group, Founder, business networking lunch, 1998-2013
• TEDxRainier (now TEDxSeattle), Stage Manager, 2012
• TEDxRainier (now TEDxSeattle), Production Manager, 2011
• Seattle Empty Bowls, website hosting and on-site volunteer for annual fundraising event, 2009-present
• Moisture Festival, Lighting, Stage Management, and Security Volunteer for world’s largest comedy/variety/vaudeville festival, 2008-present
• Seeds of Compassion, “Compassion Ambassador” Concierge, customer support for high-level (>$10K) event sponsors, 2008
• Executives on Auction,Seattle Liaison for innovative Canadian charity, 2003
• World Rhythm Festival (Seattle World Percussion Society), Board Member and Organizer for annual music, dance, and culture event that drew as many as 10,000 attendees, 2001-03
• JohnnyJetpack.com, webmaster for mad scientist, 2002-present

Massage Therapist and Educator

January 1999-present
Professional, independent massage practice focusing on injury treatment and wellness (part-time to almost full-time, depending on level of publishing and consulting activity).