BeardedOrange

Community Manager & Designer

Resume | CV | Cover Letter

I’m a seasoned Community Manager and Graphic Designer with a knack for building vibrant, professional, and inclusive communities. Whether managing game launches, communicating effectively within cross-functional teams, or figuring out how to explain another server outage, I bring creativity, empathy, and just the right amount of chaotic good to the table.

Over the years, I’ve owned all social channels for multiple live games, designed sold-out merch for a popular sports ball team, and probably drank enough banana milk to fuel a small country.

Aside from work, I’m often found in nature hiking, running, or riding my bike. I also obsess over indie games. Let’s connect and build something awesome together!

Recent Experience

Brought a quirky spirit to the Portland Pickles through playful designs and community-driven social media campaigns.
Designed all digital and print materials for the team. From alternate jerseys to game-day programs, every piece was infused with the team’s fun and energetic vibe.
Collaborated with athletes and local businesses, crafting creative partnerships and custom promotions that made the Pickles a beloved Portland Sports Team.
Grew the pickles community using fun social media promotions and professional grade game day content.

Designed and ran engaging, safe, and inclusive teen programs that balanced targeted initiatives with fun age-appropriate drop-in activities.
Recruited, trained, and mentored Youth Development Professionals to deliver impactful programs aligned with the Club’s philosophy.
Built and maintained community partnerships to enhance programs and create new opportunities for teens.
Crafted STEM and technology-based programs like Game Design Fundamentals and Computer Literacy.
Provided guidance and support to at-risk youth, developing individualized success plans and mediating conflicts to foster a positive environment.
Organized horizon-broadening activities, helping teens explore career paths, build life skills, and invest in their future.

Professional Quotes

Jacob Clayman

-- Product Owner (Animation Throwdown)

“Bearded” was an incredibly talented Senior Community Manager at Kongregate. I relied on him heavily in my role as Product Owner to effectively understand and communicate with our game community. He excelled at planning community messaging, as well as tracking and reporting on community sentiment.

On several occasions, “Bearded” provided the critical feedback that helped us find the appropriate balance between managing expectations with our players whilst generating confidence and transparency where appropriate. Player communities are notoriously difficult and temperamental, but “Bearded” was always able to steer ours in a positive direction.