Howdy! It's great to have some company out here. What brings you to this neck of the woods?
Joshua Buchanan
If it's a story you want, we better head inside. Where I'm from, you never know when rain will come next.
It's much warmer here inside my home, don't you agree? Some might call it small, but my wife and I prefer the term "cozy." And plus, here at home I do my best work.
Before you spend a bunch of time asking me professional questions, do you want to learn more about me? Or would you rather cut to the chase?
After I graduated High School (and with 2 years of college credits to go with it) I moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where I volunteered and worked with Latinos to locate appropriate resources and shelter. Through this, I learned to read, write, and speak in Spanish at a fluent level. To this day I work to maintain that gift.
I also learned how to use public transportation for the first time in my life.
Volunteering gave me perspective, so I decided to return to college and work towards finishing my degree. I made the move to Rexburg, Idaho and began working on my degree in Business Management.
When I wasn't at class, I'd get lost for hours exploring the endless trails of Yellowstone, climbing the boulders of the Tetons, and admiring the spectacular scenery found only in the Midwest.
While I was in College, I took a job with Monkey Bar Storage as an in-house marketing specialist. Jobs were hard to come by in Rexburg, and I was elated to find I was chosen for such a lucrative role. Thanks to my years of experience helping my parent's market their small business, I turned out to be a great fit for the work.
When I got back to Portland I knew I had to improvise, and quick! I decided to ask my manager at the time if they'd consider letting me work remotely until I found a more permanent solution. To my astonishment, they agreed. The months that followed were some of the most taxing of my life, however I learned to love working remotely and the personal accountability that came with it.
I eventually took on a graveyard roll as an Addictions Counselor with DePaul Treatment Centers. While it was a huge career change, I wanted to try my hand in another field that I am passionate about, due to my upbringing.
In a recent venture, I was contracted as a remote Digital Marketing Manager for MKTG, a multi-national ad-agency based out of New York. I've flown all over the United States consulting businesses on the best digital marketing strategies, while leading a team of professionals to help execute them in English and Spanish markets alike.
In my free-time, I love to explore the trails found scattered throughout the Northwest with my wife and our dog Lucy.
We also love to take some time away from the noise of the city, and camp out in the peaceful Northwest wilderness.
