JJ Harrier

JJ Harrier

Anchorage, Alaska, United States
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Talented PR professionals should know their community and its many voices.
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Experience

  • Denali Family Services Graphic

    Denali Family Services

    Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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    Wasilla, Alaska, United States

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    Anchorage, Alaska Area

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    Anchorage, Alaska Area

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    Anchorage, Alaska Area

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    anchorage, alaska area

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    Anchorage, Alaska Area

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Education

  • University of Alaska Anchorage Graphic

    University of Alaska Anchorage

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    Activities and Societies: The Family, True North Magazine, KRUA Radio, The Northern Light Newspaper

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    Activities and Societies: Features editor of Northview Magazine and The Northern Light newspaper.

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    Activities and Societies: Student Government

Volunteer Experience

  • Co-Chair

    Anchorage Pride

    - 7 years 8 months

    Human Rights

    Co-chair of Alaska's largest LGBTQ+ event: Anchorage Pride. Responsibilities include fundraising, sponsorship development and recruitment, media relations, marketing/communications, event planning and coordination, entertainment booking, budget management and leadership.

  • Board Member

    Identity, Inc.

    - 8 years 8 months

    Human Rights

    Assisted in advancing Anchorage's LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, connectivity and education. Co-Chair of fundraising, marketing, and governance committees and special event chair for annual Winter Gay-La Fundraiser, and Pride Conference.

  • Winter Fundraiser - Event Manager

    Identity, Inc.

    - 1 year 7 months

    Human Rights

    Chief even manager for Identity's first two Winter Fundraiser galas, helping raise more than $60,000 for Identity's year-round programs. Event featured silent and live auction item elements, dinner, presentations from program chairs and headline entertainment.

Publications

  • Advancing Anchorage Magazine

    Northwest Strategies

    A quarterly news magazine, featuring articles on issues affecting local business and the economy, small businesses, industry, entertainment, leader profiles and networking tips. Circulation: 3,000

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Courses

  • Magazine Writing

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Projects

  • fiber re:D

    GCI will be one of the first companies in the US to offer 1 gig Internet service to its Customers. With fiber re:D, we are providing Customers with the tools to re:THINK, re:CREATE and re:INVENT what can be done over the Internet.

    Other creators
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  • News & Views quarterly newsletter

    - Present

    News & Views is a quarterly business magazine for and about Anchorage Chamber members. Articles deal solely with the local business environment, with topics ranging from relevant news stories, member profiles or political content.

    Other creators
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  • Elect Les Gara for Governor

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    Asked to say a few words about a candidates record with LGBTQ+ Alaskans.

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  • ... hands-down the best experience I have ever had at any dealership.

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    Buying a new car is not my favorite thing to do but I was really surprised when I shopped for a new Subaru at Continental.
    The whole process was amazing. Julius made me feel comfortable the moment I walked through the door.

    He really listened to what I wanted and didn't try to force me into something I didn't want and I really appreciate that.
    Buying my new Subaru at Continental was hands-down the best experience I have ever had at any dealership. Thank You Julius.
    I love my…

    Buying a new car is not my favorite thing to do but I was really surprised when I shopped for a new Subaru at Continental.
    The whole process was amazing. Julius made me feel comfortable the moment I walked through the door.

    He really listened to what I wanted and didn't try to force me into something I didn't want and I really appreciate that.
    Buying my new Subaru at Continental was hands-down the best experience I have ever had at any dealership. Thank You Julius.
    I love my new Subaru and I LOVE Continental.

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  • Anchorage Pridefest draws thousands on its 42nd year

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    A big party in the park and parade celebration wrapped up Anchorage pride week Saturday.

    For the 42nd year, Anchorage Pridefest, hosted by Identity Alaska, kicked off in Anchorage. The celebration wrapped up a week full of special events providing Alaskans with the means to celebrate the state's diversity while giving expression to the local LGBTQ community.

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  • Orbitz #Rewarded: Travel With Pride Commercial

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    In celebration of Pride month in 2019, Orbitz rewarded the passionate team of volunteers at Identity Alaska - the organizers of the successful "mini Pride" of Anchorage - with a cross-continent trip to Miami Beach Pride for a weekend of celebration and connection.

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  • Morning Line: Identity, Inc.

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    Today’s guests on Morning Line featured JJ Harrier and Shelby Wilson from Identity, a statewide LGBTQ+ organization that aims to advance Alaska’s LGBTQ+ community through advocacy, education and connectivity. They spoke with KNBA Producer Frank Chythlook about Anchorage Pride Week.

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Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • American Marketing Association

    Member

    - Present
  • Public Relations Society of America - Alaska Chapter

    Board Member

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