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JOHN F. GRAP
73 Christy Road - Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 - 269-963-1253
johngrap@comcast.net - Facebook.com/john.grap - @johngrap
An experienced journalist and award-winning visual storyteller with an expansive Battle Creek
network that is both multi-culturally and socio-economically diverse. Adept at promoting work
on Facebook and Twitter.
Abilities and Strengths
• Oral, written, visual and online communications
• Leadership, management and administration
• Computer and social media savvy with 795 Facebook friends and 315 followers on Twitter
• Global perspective and ability to relate to other cultures, politics, economies
• Creative and resourceful
• Broad social and relational network developed over 20 years as an active and involved
member of the Battle Creek community
Battle Creek Enquirer
Visual Desk Editor/Photojournalist - since 1997
• Managed the transition from staff photographers to developing and managing a freelance
pool of 10 photographers. Includes recruitment, coaching, scheduling and and coordination
to assure quality and timeliness of product.
• Produce photos, galleries, and videos for print and web-based use
• Feature storywriter
• Awards: Michigan Press Association photography (2014), Associated Press video (2013),
Best of Gannett (2011), Associated Press photography (2001)
• Diversity team leader
• Gannett Midwest Group “Growing Our Own” career development
Community Engagement
• Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center policy advisory committee member
• Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast board member
• SHARE Center advisory board member
• Battle Creek and Lakeview schools reading volunteer
• Haven of Rest Life Recovery program G.E.D. tutor
• Kalamazoo College, continuing education department, photography instructor
John Grap
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• Photo contests judge: Willard Library, Barnes and Noble, Clean Water Partnership
• Volunteer photojournalist for Crisis Aid International
• National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women, Battle Creek chapter’s
professional award
• Substance Abuse Council of Greater Battle Creek, outstanding service award
• Urban League of Southwest Michigan, President’s Award
• St. Philip Roman Catholic Church: Eucharistic minister, sacristan, lector, founding member
of Catholics Welcome Home committee, Hospitality committee; Catholic Art Guild;
freelance photographer for Kalamazoo Roman Catholic Diocese
Previous Experience
• Borgess Health Alliance, Kalamazoo Michigan. Physician recruitment for one of the
region’s largest healthcare providers
• Washington Heights Community Ministries, Battle Creek, Michigan. Managing Director
for a non-profit organization serving inner-city youth, elderly, and families.
• American Red Cross, Field Service Manager overseeing 50 local chapters with a
combined budget of more than $4million. Served on 16 national disaster operations.
Recipient of a Tiffany Award, the highest recognition given to a national staff member.
• Peace Corps, junior high school teacher, school repair project administrator, photographer
in Ethiopia
Education
• University of Notre Dame, B.A., Psychology
• University of Innsbruck, Austria: academic course work and German language training
• Peace Corps: cross-cultural studies, teacher training, and Amharic language training
• International Red Cross delegate training
• Continuing education in management, supervision, fund raising, marketing, and public
relations

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johngrap2015

  • 1. JOHN F. GRAP 73 Christy Road - Battle Creek, Michigan 49015 - 269-963-1253 johngrap@comcast.net - Facebook.com/john.grap - @johngrap An experienced journalist and award-winning visual storyteller with an expansive Battle Creek network that is both multi-culturally and socio-economically diverse. Adept at promoting work on Facebook and Twitter. Abilities and Strengths • Oral, written, visual and online communications • Leadership, management and administration • Computer and social media savvy with 795 Facebook friends and 315 followers on Twitter • Global perspective and ability to relate to other cultures, politics, economies • Creative and resourceful • Broad social and relational network developed over 20 years as an active and involved member of the Battle Creek community Battle Creek Enquirer Visual Desk Editor/Photojournalist - since 1997 • Managed the transition from staff photographers to developing and managing a freelance pool of 10 photographers. Includes recruitment, coaching, scheduling and and coordination to assure quality and timeliness of product. • Produce photos, galleries, and videos for print and web-based use • Feature storywriter • Awards: Michigan Press Association photography (2014), Associated Press video (2013), Best of Gannett (2011), Associated Press photography (2001) • Diversity team leader • Gannett Midwest Group “Growing Our Own” career development Community Engagement • Battle Creek Area Math and Science Center policy advisory committee member • Battle Creek Community Prayer Breakfast board member • SHARE Center advisory board member • Battle Creek and Lakeview schools reading volunteer • Haven of Rest Life Recovery program G.E.D. tutor • Kalamazoo College, continuing education department, photography instructor
  • 2. John Grap page 2 • Photo contests judge: Willard Library, Barnes and Noble, Clean Water Partnership • Volunteer photojournalist for Crisis Aid International • National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women, Battle Creek chapter’s professional award • Substance Abuse Council of Greater Battle Creek, outstanding service award • Urban League of Southwest Michigan, President’s Award • St. Philip Roman Catholic Church: Eucharistic minister, sacristan, lector, founding member of Catholics Welcome Home committee, Hospitality committee; Catholic Art Guild; freelance photographer for Kalamazoo Roman Catholic Diocese Previous Experience • Borgess Health Alliance, Kalamazoo Michigan. Physician recruitment for one of the region’s largest healthcare providers • Washington Heights Community Ministries, Battle Creek, Michigan. Managing Director for a non-profit organization serving inner-city youth, elderly, and families. • American Red Cross, Field Service Manager overseeing 50 local chapters with a combined budget of more than $4million. Served on 16 national disaster operations. Recipient of a Tiffany Award, the highest recognition given to a national staff member. • Peace Corps, junior high school teacher, school repair project administrator, photographer in Ethiopia Education • University of Notre Dame, B.A., Psychology • University of Innsbruck, Austria: academic course work and German language training • Peace Corps: cross-cultural studies, teacher training, and Amharic language training • International Red Cross delegate training • Continuing education in management, supervision, fund raising, marketing, and public relations