Resume of Todd M Clayton Jr
Objective
To promote the arts, and to have a positive influence on the World.
Community Service
Security for NorWes Con (yearly), Camping 2nd Lead Washington State Renaissance (yearly), Volunteer at the Burke Museum, Volunteer at the Nordic Museum, Volunteer Front of House as an Usher and House Manager for the Driftwood Players. Former Volunteer at the Edmonds Foodbank.
Organization
The Knights of Columbus Council 5816 (Recorder), KofC 4th Degree Assembly 1707 (Recorder), Edmonds Masonic Lodge 165 (Senior Warden), Edmonds Sons of Norway Lodge 130 (Marshal), Royal Arch Chapter 15 (Musician), Excalibur Council #67 (Grand Master), Seattle Valley Scottish Rite. Ancient Order of Hibernians, Cryptic Masons Council #17, Knights Templar Commandery #2, World Templar Washington Encampment, South Snohomish County Historical Society, Former member of the publication Board of EdCC, Former EdCC Historical Society (Vice President), Former Geek Culture Club (President), Driftwood Players Producer and Ancient Order of Gamers (Master), Clan Cameron Seattle Area Chief, Real Men Wear Kilts Seattle ClanChief, Sons of Erin member, New World Celts member.
Activities / Hobbies
Fencing (Edmonds Masonic Fencing Club), Rugby (Edmonds Community College Rugby Club), Writing, Photography, Coin and Stamp collecting, Sword Collecting, and Medieval / Renaissance replica collecting. Reading, Tae Kwon Do (Seattle Tae Kwon Do), Karate, Producer for the Driftwood Players (Night Watch, Other Peoples Money and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Fourm)
Awards
Placement in the 2013 issue of the Marquis Who’s Who, Knight of the Month – March 2014, April 2013, September 2012, November 2011, Masonic Service Award, Ancient Order of Shipbuilders, Scottish Rite Master Craftsman, For Patriotic Service 2012, Certificate of Knighthood – KofC, Certificate of Knighthood – Knights Templars, KofC Shining Armor Award, Certificate of Knighthood in The Knights of St. Andrew, Certificate of Recognition & Appreciation from the Carol Rowe (Edmonds) food Bank. plus others..
Publications
Poetry Books (4 volumes), A New Lease on Love (Romance Novel), G.I.JOE Collectors Guide Vol. 1. Article published in the Edmonds Beacon, A Murder in the Stacks (stage play), Episodic parts for All My Children., The Knights Handbook. Articles published in the Triton Review, The Beacon and the Sound Review. Seduction: a play in two acts, and a Role-playing Game System (in the process), The Mystery of the Murdered Princess a DnD 5e Campaign Adventure. A series of Political Books (Claytons, Letter to the World, Companion of a Nation, Visions of Hope, and Warriors of Freedom.), A Collection of Short Stories (Temptations of Passion), Family Tradition Handbook, Personal Philosophy Handbook.
Work
experience
The Edmonds Food Bank, Edmonds WA
In-House Distribution Coordinator 2019-2022
(15 years as a volunteer before that)
Triton Review, Edmonds WA
Editor-in-Chief 2014- 2018
Write articles detailing activities happening with in the Music, Theatre, Local Sports, and Current News areas, Editing articles of the News Section of the newspaper. Interviewing people for certain articles, cross-checking facts, Setting up the whole newspaper using In Design. Taking photographs for articles. Making sure the other editors get their articles in, Proofreading the whole paper, Holding Staff meetings, sending the paper to the publisher.
Triton Review, Edmonds WA
A&E Editor & Journalist, 2013- 2014
Write articles detailing activities happening in the Music, Theatre, Local Sports, and Current News areas, Editing articles of the Arts and Entertainment Section of the newspaper. Interviewing people for certain articles, cross-checking facts, Setting up the A&E section using In Design. Taking photographs for articles.
Edmonds Beacon, Edmonds WA
Freelance Writer & Photographer, 2011-2013
Wrote articles detailing activities happening with in the Community of Edmonds City, such as Music, Theatre, and local Sports, Interviewed Local “Celebrities”, and Articles Supporting the Music Department of the Edmonds Woodway High School.
Skills
Professional info
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Grant Writing
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20 years of customer service management
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Research Abilities
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail
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InDesign
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Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress, environment
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Photo Editing Software
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Proficient in the use of IBM clone and Mac desktops
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Leadership practices
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Highly productive in the use of XP and Vista , 8, 10
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Open/Objective mind
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Self starter with a can do attitude
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Speaking in front of large crowds
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Archaeology Land mapping and Surveying
Languages
Education
University of Phoenix, Online Classes – Phoenix AR ’06 –‘08
Constitutional Law, and Psychology
Edmonds Community College – Lynnwood WA ’92-‘94
Business Administration and consulting
University of Washington, Seattle WA ’97-‘01
History and Philosophy
Shoreline Community College, Shoreline WA ’94-‘97
History, Special Educational Teaching
Seminary School, Online Classes – Modesto CA ’97-‘98
Religion
Edmonds Community College – Lynnwood WA ’13-‘14
Family Support Studies
Edmonds Community College – Lynnwood WA ’14-‘15
Journalism
Central Washington University – Ellensburg WA. ’15-'19
Creative & professional Writing