Ethan Johnson
Saint Cloud
Summary
I am a strategic communicator and sales professional with over three years of experience in digital communication, strategic management, customer service, and professional writing. I am dedicated to collaborating with potential clients and companies to succeed in business ventures through digital marketing or customer service.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hardware/Flex Sales Associate
The Home Depot
2022.07 - Current
- Manage on-shelf availability for the hardware department (D25), including power tools, fasteners, and hand tools.
- Connect as a customer sales associate to satisfy in-home development project inquiries, and created over 30 leads and sales for specialty products and installations.
- Experienced in other departments, including plumbing, garden, millwork, and order fulfillment.
- Licensed for forklift, reach truck, and electric ladder operation.
Retention and Recruitment Coordinator
St. Cloud State University Esports
2024.01 - 2026.05
- Responsible for managing and spearheading recruitment for the program, resulting in over 200 leads generated and 5+ students recruited during the 2024-2025 school year.
- Collaborated with admissions to create positive enrollment opportunities through on-campus events and over six high school visits.
- Utilized university admissions software to send coordinated emails and develop strategic recruitment campaigns, achieving open rates of up to 60%.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts for esports teams, ensuring alignment with university goals and values.
Education
Master of Science - Mass Communications-Strategic Communications
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN2026-05
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications-Strategic Communications
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN2023-12
Skills
- Campaign management
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Event coordination
- Lead generation
- Market research
- Problem solving
- Internet research
- Social media management
Accomplishments
- Awarded “Employee of the Month” in October 2025.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop recruitment tracking spreadsheets.
- Documentation - Wrote and edited documents to keep staff informed on policies and procedures within the esports department.
Affiliations
St. Cloud State University Honors:
- Held 3.73 cumulative Grade Point Average as active member of honors program.
Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity:
- Held positions of secretary, fundraising chair, and brotherhood chair.
- Created fundraisers that raised over 300 dollars per event for the chapter.
- Served as member of standards board to handle conduct cases.
Super Smash Bros. Club
- Stepped up as team manager for the fall 2023 competitive season.
- Helped manage competitive team match schedules and LAN event travel.
Timeline
Retention and Recruitment Coordinator
St. Cloud State University Esports
2024.01 - 2026.05
Hardware/Flex Sales Associate
The Home Depot
2022.07 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications-Strategic Communications
St. Cloud State University
Master of Science - Mass Communications-Strategic Communications
St. Cloud State University