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Jeremy Richards
Communications Manager, Writer, and Creative Consultant
 
Bio
Jeremy Richards is the director of corporate training for Unexpected Productions and a project manager for Microsoft. A freelance reporter and formerly a producer for NPR station KUOW, his radio stories have reached over five million listeners. Richards studied communications and philosophy at Gonzaga University and holds an MA in cultural studies from The University of Washington, with an emphasis on creative collaboration.
 
Location
Seattle, WA
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Experience
 
 
Company
Microsoft
 
Role
Project Manager
 
From
July 2011 - Present
 
Description
• Project Management Office (PMO) lead for multi-million dollar program, covering over 15 projects
• Drove 20% increase in project reporting compliance, improving quality and stakeholder alignment
• Manage communications for business management/account management for Solution Delivery, including metrics, presentations, MBR/QBR, and cross-team collaboration with business partners
• Manage rhythm of business for Solution Delivery, tracking milestones and communication with business and engineering
• Write showcase papers, speeches, creative video scripts,
 
Location
Redmond, WA
 
Website
http://www.microsoft.com
Company
Unexpected Productions
Role
Director of Corporate Training
From
December 2001 - Present
Description
• Lead applied improvisation and team building services with corporate teams around the Northwest, using improv to improve communication and collaboration skills
• Train professionals in sales, management, health care, and IT
• Redefine and revise corporate services marketing by building an entirely new online presence and marketing copy for web and brochures
• Perform in weekly improvised theater show Theatresports and other improvised shows that require intersecting innovative genres and storytelling forms
Location
Seattle, WA
Website
http://www.unexpectedcommunications.com
Company
Freelance
Role
Freelance Writer
From
September 1996 - Present
Description
• Articles and essays published by The Poetry Foundation, Morning Edition, and All Things Considered
• Fiction and humor pieces featured in McSweeney’s, Eyeshot, and The Big Jewel; profiled in Utne Reader
• Poetry published by Rattle, The National Poetry Slam Anthology, and The Spoken Word Revolution Redux
• Performed poetry in two National Poetry Slams, Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis, and on HBO’s Def Poetry
• Trained copywriter and active member of American Writers and Artists, Inc.
Website
http://www.jeremyrichards.com
Company
KUOW Public Radio
Role
Talk Show Host/Producer
From
September 2005 - November 2011
Description
• Co-hosted a regional radio program reaching over 20,000 listeners
• Researched, reviewed, and proposed a dynamic range of guests and topics with national standards for storytelling, music, and arts programming, featured daily.
• Promoted programming and interacted with listeners through social media, including Facebook and Twitter
• Collaborate with editors to write, produce, and edit radio segments for on-air and online distribution
• National and international freelance stories and commentaries have reached over 5 million listeners
Location
Seattle, WA
Website
http://www.kuow.org
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Education
 
 
University
University of Washington
 
Degree
Master of Arts, Cultural Studi
 
From
September 2008 - June 2010
 
Description
 Focused on creative collaboration across philosophy, sociology, media studies, literature, creative writing, and education; GPA 3.9
 Contributed to inaugural cohort collaboration and honing the curriculum for the program
 Guest lectured on poetry and performance
 As final capstone, composed the book and lyrics for "Nietzsche! The Musical," staged at The Market Theater
 
Location
Bothell, WA
University
Gonzaga University
Degree
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast St
From
September 1996 - June 2000
Description
 Graduated cum laude with a minor in philosophy
 Weekly humor columnist for student newspaper
 Volunteered for Program for International Education and Relief, traveling to teach in India
 Awarded Best Student Written Play (2000) by Gonzaga University Theater Department
Location
Spokane, WA
 
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