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joan brown

@joanbrown

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I coordinate recruiting, operations, and creative programs across education, nonprofit, and arts organizations.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for a coordination role where I can organize systems, support recruiting or programs, collaborate across teams, and bring thoughtful problem-solving to a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

I'm supporting NeftWerk as a volunteer Startup Operations, Recruiting & Content Coordinator, managing Handshake recruiting workflows, remote cross-functional meetings, candidate and project tracking, grant research, social media metrics, and website content.

I've also taught ceramics and foundations at Owens Community College and Bowling Green State University, coordinating studios, schedules, coursework, and student mentorship. My background as an artist-in-residence and high-volume bartender strengthens my organized, calm, people-focused approach to fast-paced work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Startup Operations, Recruiting & Content Coordinator

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NeftWerk

Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Manage recruiting workflows using Handshake, including job posting, applicant screening, and interviews. Facilitate weekly remote meetings across cross-functional teams and maintain tracking systems for candidates, communications, and projects.

Handshake Recruitment Candidate Screening Interviewing Project Tracking Social Media Analytics Content Strategy Grant Research Website Content

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Ceramic Instructor

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Owens Community College

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 8 months)

Deliver ceramics instruction for beginner and advanced students. Coordinate studio operations, scheduling, and kiln firing schedules, and collaborate with faculty on interdisciplinary programming.

Ceramic Instruction Studio Operations Scheduling Kiln Firing Interdisciplinary Collaboration Safety

Adjunct Professor

Bowling Green State University

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Taught 14+ courses in ceramics and foundations. Managed grading, course planning, and classroom operations, and provided academic mentorship and feedback.

Teaching Ceramic Foundation Grading Course Planning Mentorship

Bartender

Tin Pan Alley

Jan 2014 - Dec 2021 (7 years 11 months)

Managed cash and POS transactions, inventory, and opening/closing procedures with efficiency. Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Cash Handling POS systems Inventory Management Customer Service Fast Paced Environment