[{"content":"","date":"1 June 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/","section":"","summary":"","title":"","type":"page"},{"content":"","date":"1 June 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/projects/","section":"","summary":"","title":"","type":"projects"},{"content":"","date":"1 June 2026","externalUrl":"https://www.afeelwheel.com/","permalink":"/projects/a-feels-wheel/","section":"","summary":"An interactive emotion wheel that provides a simple way to track your mood and increase emotional self-awareness.","title":"A Feel Wheel","type":"projects"},{"content":"I occassionally acquire \u0026ldquo;vintage\u0026rdquo; digital cameras from the early 2000s, the kind with tiny screens on the back. As with many consumer-grade devices, while they were not intended to last for more than a couple years, many of them have quite a lot of life left in them. I find that these cameras provide a certain \u0026ldquo;warmth\u0026rdquo; that is difficult to replicate with the modern cameras embedded in our phones.\nYou can find many of these cameras in excellent condition for less than $100 dollars on eBay or locally if you\u0026rsquo;re lucky with vintage shopping. Certain production runs and models are much better than others, so be sure to do your research and purchase from a reputable dealer.\nFor each photography set, I\u0026rsquo;ve provided information about the specific camera I used.\n","date":"1 June 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/photos/","section":"Photography Archive","summary":"","title":"Photography Archive","type":"photos"},{"content":"","date":"1 June 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/photos/places/","section":"Photography Archive","summary":"Photos from my travels around the country.","title":"Places [Photos]","type":"photos"},{"content":"🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-r-cole/\nProfessional Summary # Marketing and communications professional with 10+ years driving digital engagement, brand development, and media relations across global organizations, agencies, and mission-driven nonprofits. Expert at translating technical complexity into compelling narratives that build stakeholder trust and deliver measurable results. Proven track record securing national media coverage in top-tier publications, increasing web engagement, and improving client acquisition.\nProfessional Experience # Illinois Council on Problem Gambling (ICPG) — Web Developer \u0026amp; Outreach Coordinator # Peoria, IL | August 2023 – Present\nOverhauled ICPG\u0026rsquo;s digital presence and statewide outreach strategy, increasing event attendance 30% and earning consistent recognition from healthcare partners across Illinois. Led complete organizational rebrand including full website rebuild and promotional materials suite, resulting in National Council on Problem Gambling Affiliate Website Award nomination. Attended 25+ professional conferences annually, conducting direct outreach to 1,000+ mental health professionals, probation officers, and educators across Illinois to increase awareness of gambling addiction resources and drive participation in ICPG training programs. Designed and built custom WordPress event calendar system to promote ICPG\u0026rsquo;s training programs, resulting in a 45% increase in professional attendance at webinars and educational sessions; system received recognition from Illinois Department of Human Services and was subsequently adopted for statewide use. MoneyStack / GamFin — Marketing \u0026amp; Design Specialist (Contract) # Peoria, IL | December 2024 – April 2025\nImplemented data-driven marketing analytics strategy with audience segmentation, improving client acquisition by 20%. Produced marketing collateral including infographics, digital advertisements, and promotional materials during a high-growth phase. Designed wireframe mockups and provided strategic recommendations for state partnership program pages, supporting contracted services expansion. Interviewed financial advisors to create professional bios for client acquisition portal. 3Q/Digital — Public Relations Manager # Chicago, IL | October 2021 – February 2023\nDirected proactive and reactive media relations, securing coverage in Business Insider, Adweek, AdAge, Digiday, and MarketingDive. Conducted weekly media outreach and maintained relationships with key industry reporters. Created an internal engagement program that increased subject matter expert participation in communications initiatives. Improved employer-brand visibility through strategic awards submissions and workplace recognition programs. Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) — Communications Specialist # Washington, D.C. | July 2019 – May 2021\nServed as organizational spokesperson for North American media and trade publications. Generated millions of impressions through print, digital, and video coverage. Functioned as executive ghostwriter for the CEO, Board Chair, and senior leadership. Developed crisis communications plans covering 150+ technical topics and served as lead crisis communications strategist. Moderated large-scale hybrid community engagement events with 1,000–2,500 participants. Traveled internationally to support global communications and stakeholder engagement initiatives. Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) — Senior Communications Coordinator # Washington, D.C. | July 2016 – June 2019\nCreated and maintained a repository of official messaging covering hundreds of technical topics. Led North American media relations for the generic top-level domain program, producing executive messaging, video content, and strategic media outreach. Skills # Communications \u0026amp; Marketing Digital Marketing | Crisis Communications | International Media Relations | Media Relations | Executive Media Training | Ghostwriting | Communications Strategy | Content Strategy | Public Relations | Brand Development | Email Marketing | Social Media Management | Campaign Management | Technical Writing | SEO/SEM\nSoftware \u0026amp; Platforms Cision | Meltwater | Monkeypod | Asana | Google Workspace | Microsoft Office | WordPress | Hugo | GitHub | Cloudflare Pages | Google Analytics\nCreative Tools Adobe Illustrator | Adobe InDesign | Adobe Photoshop | Canva | Final Cut Pro\nTechnical Skills WordPress Development | HTML/CSS | Web Development | Event Management Systems | Marketing Analytics | Database Management\nEducation # American University, Washington D.C. # Bachelor of Arts, Public Communications # September 2009 – June 2013\n","date":"1 June 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/resume/","section":"","summary":"","title":"Resume","type":"page"},{"content":"","date":"1 June 2026","externalUrl":"https://afsoc.org","permalink":"/projects/antifederalist-library/","section":"","summary":"An online library dedicated to preserving the writings of the political movement that shaped the United States Constitution.","title":"The Anti-Federalist Library","type":"projects"},{"content":"Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20\n","date":"30 May 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/photos/places/peoria/","section":"Photography Archive","summary":"Photography in Peoria.","title":"Peoria, Illinois [Photos]","type":"photos"},{"content":" ","date":"1 January 2026","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/photos/random/","section":"Photography Archive","summary":"Photos that don’t fit anywhere else.","title":"Random [Photos]","type":"photos"},{"content":"Canon Powershot S80\n","date":"1 July 2025","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/photos/places/columbus/","section":"Photography Archive","summary":"Photography in Columbus.","title":"Columbus, Ohio [Photos]","type":"photos"},{"content":"Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20\n","date":"1 June 2025","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/photos/places/bainbridge/","section":"Photography Archive","summary":"Photography on Bainbridge Island.","title":"Bainbridge Island, Washington [Photos]","type":"photos"},{"content":"Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20\n","date":"1 June 2025","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/photos/places/seattle/","section":"Photography Archive","summary":"Photography in Seattle.","title":"Seattle, Washington [Photos]","type":"photos"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/posts/","section":"","summary":"","title":"","type":"posts"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/authors/","section":"Authors","summary":"","title":"Authors","type":"authors"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/categories/","section":"Categories","summary":"","title":"Categories","type":"categories"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/series/","section":"Series","summary":"","title":"Series","type":"series"},{"content":"","externalUrl":null,"permalink":"/tags/","section":"Tags","summary":"","title":"Tags","type":"tags"}]