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Professional Experience
Event Coordinator 2
University of Toledo
December 2022 - Present
Additional Job Responsibilities added from Event Coordinator position:​
Plan and implement a schedule of student and community engagement programming.
Approve, maintain and update all university website messaging.
Set and Maintain a department and committee budget for events and promotions.
Serve on university wide planning committees.
Event Coordinator
University of Toledo
August 2021Â - December 2022
Manage the University Libraries social media networks to customers, partners, prospects, and the public.
Engage audiences by sharing relevant news and information.
Serve as in-house graphic designer for all University Library needs.
Manage the reservation calendar for all of the spaces in the Carlson Library.
Promote all library and outside events on appropriate channels
Serve as key communicator and primary liaison to the Marketing and Communications Department.
Graphic Designer & Digital Marketing Manager
Drunk Monkey Designs
May 2006 - Present
Source and secure clientele, generating repeat business and referrals by fostering a collaborative atmosphere and delivering exceptional projects.
Cultivate strong relationships with clients throughout the project lifecycle, from understanding their vision and evaluating their time/budget requirements to modifying final products.
Demonstrate expertise in utilizing and troubleshooting design software.
Direct projects from concept to completion, including presentations, event layouts, logos, branding materials, editorial collateral, and digital content; coordinate with vendors for printing.
Select striking photos and other elements as needed to create or alter digital artwork according to customer expectations.
Visual Media Coordinator
Fitness 4 All
August 2020 - August 2021
Represent F4A on social networks to customers, partners, prospects, and the public.
Engage audiences by sharing relevant news and information, both our own branded content and on other sources.
Approve, maintain and update all company social media and website messaging.
Organize, implement communication for promotional activities.
Track and manage marketing data analytics and provide feedback on performance.
Track website/social media/events/etc. traffic statistics to evaluate productivity.
Communications Coordinator
Washington Local Schools
October 2014 - June 2020
Evaluate Board/District objectives to strategize and execute communications plans focused on optimizing the school district’s social and digital media presence.
Spearhead the writing, editing, publication, and/or distribution of all materials, including marketing collateral, printed pieces, videos, website content, building newsletters, orientation programs, news releases, etc.
Manage and measure the effectiveness of internal and external communications networks; implement critical modifications and process improvements as required.
Align objectives and bridge communications with community organizations, local media, and other school communication professionals.
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of current communications and public relations practices in the field.
Represent the district and superintendent when needed at community functions.
Track marketing technologies and industry trends to identify new opportunities and provide relevant recommendations.
Encourage individual and team development while continuously communicating goals, strategies, and updates.
PR, Communications, Marketing Coordinator
Tecumseh Public Schools
October 2014 - April 2019
Built communications plans based Board/District objectives, including writing, editing, publishing, and distributing materials on the school district’s social and digital media accounts.
Identified inefficiencies within existing internal and external communications networks; utilized up-to-date knowledge of current communications and public relations practices to implement improvements.
Liaised with community organizations, local media, and other school communication professionals, as well as represented the district and superintendent when needed at community functions.
Graphic Designer
Children's Health Market
December 2013 - January 2014
Designed editorial collateral and digital content, from creating rough sketches to completing digital illustrations.
Temporary Position
Technical Director
Toledo Repertoire Theatre
February 2009 - December 2014
Oversaw the completion of all the technical elements of the productions (e.g. set, lights, sound, costumes, props).
Contracted designers for productions with responsibility for each departments’ budgets and calendars.
Created marketing campaigns to promote the theatre’s season.
Master Carpenter
Toledo Repertoire Theatre
May 2008 - February 2009
Piloted the construction of all sets and set pieces for the Toledo Rep Theatre, including setting a work schedule, maintaining a budget, and organizing volunteer labor.