Christopher G. Johnson

About Christopher G. Johnson

I help nonprofits and mission-driven organizations deliver virtual and hybrid events that engage audiences, support speakers, and reflect the professionalism of their work. When the stakes are high, I provide the strategy, production, and calm support that keep everything on track. I’m Christopher Johnson, founder of Calm Clear Media. My role is part strategist, part producer, part calm presence behind the scenes. What Working With Me Looks Like Before your event, I help create structure and clarity: • Run-of-show planning • Speaker preparation and tech checks • Zoom setup and audience flow strategy • Planning engagement • Event design that supports your goals, not just the technology During your event, I manage the details that keep things moving smoothly: • Technical production and troubleshooting • Speaker support behind the scenes • Timing, transitions, and audience experience • Calm problem-solving when unexpected issues arise The result: Your presenters feel supported. Your audience stays engaged. Your message comes through clearly. Why Clients Hire Me • Clients often come to me because they’re worried about: • Looking unprepared in front of stakeholders or members • Managing complicated technology during important conversations • Keeping virtual audiences engaged • Supporting speakers who are uncomfortable on camera • Running mission-critical events with limited internal staff I help reduce that pressure, allowing your team to focus on the conversation instead of the controls. I bring more than 20 years of experience across IT systems, broadcasting, facilitation, and live event production. I’m also a public radio host on Michigan Public, Michigan’s largest NPR affiliate, where I guide listeners through programming and live breaking news that requires clarity, preparation, and trust. That same approach shapes how I produce events: calm under pressure, audience-aware, and focused on helping important ideas land effectively. Over the years, I’ve supported speakers, nonprofits, and organizations through webinars, conferences, panels, interviews, and hybrid events where both technical reliability and human connection matter. Technology should support your message, not compete with it. My job is to help your event feel calm, clear, and intentional so your audience remembers the conversation, not the technical problems. C••••••••@CalmClearMedia.com (24••••••34

Experience

1. Announcer

   Tedxdetroit

   Jan 2013 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   TEDxDetroit is a local gathering where live TED-like talks and performances are shared with the Detroit community. TEDx events are fully planned and coordinated independently.Worked behind the scenes helping to identify speakers. On the day of the event, provided calm amidst the chaos and reassurance to speakers and performers.I kept the thousands of attendees informed and engaged.

Education

• University of Detroit Mercy

  Bachelor of Arts

• Wayne State University - Mike Ilitch School of Business

  Master of Business Administration

  2003 — 2007

• Specs Howard School of Media Arts

  Radio and Television

• Second City Detroit Training Center

  Improvisation

  2008 — 2009

Skills

• Sqr
• Sql
• IT Audit
• Business Analysis
• Human Resources
• Business Process Improvement
• Internal Audit
• Change Management
• Payroll
• Analysis
• Peoplesoft
• Program Management
• Kronos
• Vendor Management
• Microsoft Office
• Business Process
• Time Management
• Access
• Screencasting
• Interviews
• Training
• Employee Benefits
• Public Speaking
• Process Improvement
• Software Documentation
• Sdlc
• Leadership
• Voice Over