I am a versatile graphic designer and marketing professional with extensive experience in graphic design, web development, marketing production coordination, and administrative support. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed projects ranging from print layouts and digital campaigns to large-scale event planning and multimedia publishing. My passion lies in creating visually compelling designs and coordinating operations that drive engagement and organizational success. I specialize in bridging creative and administrative functions, ensuring smooth communication and execution of marketing initiatives. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and clients to deliver quality results across various industries including education, healthcare, media, and non-profit organizations. I continuously develop my skills in digital content management, software tools, and social media to stay at the forefront of evolving technologies and design trends.

Jan M. Meyer

I am a versatile graphic designer and marketing professional with extensive experience in graphic design, web development, marketing production coordination, and administrative support. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed projects ranging from print layouts and digital campaigns to large-scale event planning and multimedia publishing. My passion lies in creating visually compelling designs and coordinating operations that drive engagement and organizational success. I specialize in bridging creative and administrative functions, ensuring smooth communication and execution of marketing initiatives. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and clients to deliver quality results across various industries including education, healthcare, media, and non-profit organizations. I continuously develop my skills in digital content management, software tools, and social media to stay at the forefront of evolving technologies and design trends.

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I am a versatile graphic designer and marketing professional with extensive experience in graphic design, web development, marketing production coordination, and administrative support. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed projects ranging from print layouts and digital campaigns to large-scale event planning and multimedia publishing. My passion lies in creating visually compelling designs and coordinating operations that drive engagement and organizational success.

I specialize in bridging creative and administrative functions, ensuring smooth communication and execution of marketing initiatives. I enjoy collaborating with diverse teams and clients to deliver quality results across various industries including education, healthcare, media, and non-profit organizations. I continuously develop my skills in digital content management, software tools, and social media to stay at the forefront of evolving technologies and design trends.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Graphic Designer, Webmaster, Marketing Manager at American Recycler, Perrysburg, Ohio
July 1, 2023 - Present
Layout the 24–28-page monthly paper by leveraging Adobe Creative Suite to create compelling designs. Collaborate with the editorial and sales team to ensure consistency of designs across various media outlets. Handle all prepress and print production. Adapt with innovative trends and remain detail-oriented. Create ads, designs, print, and digital campaigns, and media. Create weekly email news blasts and social media posts. Complete quality production design by laying out copy, photos, ads, and images for newsprint. Update website with new copy, graphics, and photos monthly at https://americanrecycler.com/
Administrative Assistant at University of Toledo Medical Center and University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
December 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025
Create PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and/or database entry/query. Access and maintain document imaging systems, including scanning and filing documents. Compose office correspondences, emails, and employee correspondences. Create employee requisitions and epaf to fill vacant positions.
Marketing Production Coordinator at BG Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green, Ohio
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Brand, draft press releases, and content. Developed and implemented design strategies for various marketing projects, increasing brand visibility. Serve as the subject matter expert regarding marketing and communication activities on team committees. Building landing pages and forms, analytics, social media platforms, advertisements, and utilization of other marketing features. All digital marketing. Working directly with multiple divisions; external vendors and internal stakeholders. Plan and coordinate Women in Business, Business and Brew, and televised holiday parade.
Administrative Assistant at Owens Community College, Perrysburg, Ohio
December 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Order test books and maintain book reserves. Schedule appointments, cancel classes, and provide information about services offered. Maintain student records, update databases. Perform photocopying, tabulate assessments, reserve rooms, and enter events into calendars. Accept and process payments for services.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Composition (Part-time/Seasonal) at Hubert Printing, Defiance, Ohio
December 31, 2018 - July 17, 2025
Layout athletic advertisements, booklets, and other marketing pieces using typographical and digital assets.
Marketing Coordinator, Receptionist (Part-time) at St. Thomas More University Parish, Bowling Green, Ohio
May 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025
Provide front-desk support by welcoming visitors, managing parish records, coordinating mailings, and handling monetary deposits. Led communications and outreach efforts by creating newsletters, bulletins, and supporting community services like the St. Vincent DePaul food pantry.
Graphic/Web Designer, Marketing, Print & Prepress, Event Planner, Adm. Asst. at Bowling Green State University Career Center, Bowling Green, Ohio
September 30, 2016 - July 17, 2025
Create layouts, templates, photography, page assembly, and pagination of various marketing materials including magazines, display ads, cards, journals, t-shirts, web banners, and more. Oversee printing processes and coordinate press schedules and billing. Webmaster duties include content creation, editing, social media updates, and maintaining web presence. Event planner for job fairs, workshops, receptions, managing budgets, contracts, and logistics. Conduct photo shoots and manage photo production and manipulation.
Graphic Designer at The Courier Commercial Printing, Findlay, Ohio
March 1, 2002 - July 17, 2025
Collaborate across creative teams to design marketing materials, develop brand identity systems, and produce visually compelling content aligned with organizational goals. Lead design projects from concept to final delivery, including mentoring designers, refining visuals, and managing stakeholder feedback and approvals.
Graphic & Layout Designer (Part-time) at BGSU Dept. of Technology & News Photographer, Bowling Green, Ohio
March 1, 2002 - July 17, 2025
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite to create visually appealing graphic design projects. Managed print production processes and demonstrated strong typography skills.
Art Production Management and Graphic Designer at BGI Advertising and Marketing, Perrysburg, Ohio
May 31, 1999 - July 17, 2025
Designed visually appealing print layouts for marketing materials. Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for graphic and design creation. Communicated with clients to understand design preferences and prepared prepress files ensuring quality. Collaborated with team members for brand consistency.
Art Production Manager and Layout Design Artist at Heritage Multi-Media, Southgate, MI
September 30, 1998 - July 17, 2025
Blended marketing, design, project management, and customer service to deliver strategic creative solutions. Consulted with clients for visual plans and interactive projects. Led creative collaborations from content production to mentoring designers. Managed full production lifecycle including photo editing, print layout preparation, and brand development.
Graphic Designer, Webmaster, Marketing Manager at American Recycler, Perrysburg, Ohio
July 1, 2023 - Present
Layout the 24–28-page monthly paper by leveraging Adobe Creative Suite to create compelling designs. Collaborate with editorial and sales teams to ensure design consistency across media outlets. Handle all prepress and print production, adapt to innovative trends, and create ads, print and digital campaigns, weekly email news blasts, and social media posts. Update website monthly with new copy, graphics, and photos.
Administrative Assistant at University of Toledo Medical Center and University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
December 31, 2023 - July 17, 2025
Created PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and handled database entry/query. Maintained document imaging systems including scanning and filing, composed office and employee correspondence, and processed employee requisitions and epaf for recruitment.
Marketing Production Coordinator at BG Chamber of Commerce, Bowling Green, Ohio
December 31, 2022 - July 17, 2025
Branded, drafted press releases and content, developed and implemented design strategies for marketing projects increasing brand visibility. Served as subject matter expert on team marketing activities. Built landing pages, analytics, social media management, advertisements, and coordinated events such as Women in Business, Business and Brew, and televised holiday parades.
Administrative Assistant at Owens Community College, Perrysburg, Ohio
December 31, 2019 - July 17, 2025
Ordered test books and maintained reserves, scheduled appointments and class cancellations, maintained student records and databases, managed photocopying, assessments, room reservations, event calendar entries, and processed payments for services.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Composition (Part-time/Seasonal) at Hubert Printing, Defiance, Ohio
December 31, 2018 - July 17, 2025
Laid out athletic advertisements, booklets, and other marketing materials using typographical and digital assets.
Marketing Coordinator, Receptionist (Part-time) at St. Thomas More University Parish, Bowling Green, Ohio
May 31, 2017 - July 17, 2025
Provided front desk support, managed parish records, coordinated mailings, handled monetary deposits, led communications and outreach, created newsletters and bulletins, and supported community services such as the food pantry.
Graphic/Web Designer, Marketing, Print & Prepress, Event Planner, Admin. Assistant at Bowling Green State University Career Center - Bowling Green, Ohio
September 30, 2016 - July 17, 2025
Created layouts for magazines, display ads, journals, banners, logos, trade show graphics, coordinated print production and quality control, managed website content and social media, consulted clients on multimedia web design, planned and managed events including Job and Internship Fairs, conducted photography and photo manipulation for events.
Graphic Designer at The Courier Commercial Printing, Findlay, Ohio
March 31, 2002 - July 17, 2025
Collaborated on design marketing materials, developed brand identity systems, led design projects from concept to final delivery including photo editing and managing stakeholder approvals.
Graphic & Layout Designer (Part-time) at BGSU Dept. of Technology & News Photographer, Bowling Green, Ohio
March 31, 2002 - July 17, 2025
Created graphic design projects using Adobe Creative Suite, managed print production processes, and applied strong typography skills.
Art Production Management and Graphic Designer at BGI Advertising and Marketing, Perrysburg, Ohio
May 31, 1999 - July 17, 2025
Designed print layouts and graphics for marketing materials, communicated with clients for design preferences, prepared prepress files, handled art direction and collaborated with editorial teams and photographers.
Art Production Manager and Layout Design Artist at Heritage Multi-Media, Southgate, MI
September 30, 1998 - July 17, 2025
Blended marketing, design, project management, and customer service to deliver creative solutions. Consulted with clients on visuals and interactive projects, led creative collaborations, managed production lifecycle from photo editing to brand development and style guides.
Graphic Designer, Webmaster, Marketing Manager at American Recycler
July 1, 2023 - Present
Layout the 24–28-page monthly paper by leveraging Adobe Creative Suite to create compelling designs. Collaborate with the editorial and sales team to ensure consistency of designs across media. Handle all prepress and print production. Create ads, designs, print, and digital campaigns, media, weekly email news blasts, and social media posts. Update website monthly with new content.
Administrative Assistant at University of Toledo Medical Center and University of Toledo
December 31, 2023 - July 31, 2025
Created PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, database entry/query. Managed document imaging systems including scanning and filing. Composed office and employee correspondences. Created employee requisitions and epaf for staffing.
Marketing Production Coordinator at BG Chamber of Commerce
December 31, 2022 - July 31, 2025
Branded and drafted press releases and content. Developed and implemented design strategies to increase brand visibility. Served as subject matter expert on marketing and communications. Built landing pages, forms, social media, advertisements, and analytics. Planned and coordinated events including Women in Business and holiday parade.
Administrative Assistant at Owens Community College
December 31, 2019 - July 31, 2025
Managed ordering and maintenance of test books and reserves. Scheduled appointments and classes. Maintained student records and databases. Accepted and processed payments.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Composition (Part-time/Seasonal) at Hubert Printing
December 31, 2018 - July 31, 2025
Laid out athletic advertisements, booklets, and marketing materials using typography and digital assets.
Marketing Coordinator, Receptionist (Part-time) at St. Thomas More University Parish
May 31, 2017 - July 31, 2025
Provided front-desk support, managed parish records, coordinated mailings, handled monetary deposits. Led communications through newsletters and supported community services.
Graphic/Web Designer, Marketing, Print & Prepress, Event Planner, Administrative Assistant at Bowling Green State University Career Center
September 30, 2016 - July 31, 2025
Created layouts and templates for magazines, ads, logos, and digital assets. Oversaw print coordination and quality control. Served as webmaster and social media manager. Consulted on multimedia and web design projects. Planned and managed event logistics, budgets, and operations. Coordinated photo shoots and image production.
Graphic Designer at The Courier Commercial Printing
March 31, 2002 - July 31, 2025
Collaborated on marketing material design, brand identity, and project management. Led design projects from concept to delivery including mentoring and refining visuals.
Graphic & Layout Designer (Part-time) at BGSU Dept. of Technology & News Photographer
March 31, 2002 - July 31, 2025
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for graphic design projects. Managed print production and typography across projects.
Art Production Management and Graphic Designer at BGI Advertising and Marketing
May 31, 1999 - July 31, 2025
Designed print layouts and graphics. Prepared prepress files and collaborated on art direction with editors and photographers.
Art Production Manager and Layout Design Artist at Heritage Multi-Media
September 30, 1998 - July 31, 2025
Blended marketing, design, project management, and customer service. Consulted with clients on visuals and events. Led creative collaboration and managed production lifecycles including photo editing and branding.
Graphic Designer, Webmaster, Marketing Manager at American Recycler
July 1, 2023 - Present
Lay out the 24–28-page monthly newspaper using Adobe Creative Suite to create compelling designs. Collaborate with editorial and sales teams to maintain design consistency across media. Create advertisements, print and digital campaigns, media content, weekly email news blasts, and social media posts. Update website monthly with new copy, graphics, and photos. Ensure quality production design for newsprint.
Administrative Assistant at University of Toledo Medical Center and University of Toledo
June 30, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Create PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and perform database entry and queries. Manage document imaging systems including scanning and filing. Compose office and employee correspondences. Create employee requisitions and electronic personnel action forms to fill vacant positions.
Marketing Production Coordinator at BG Chamber of Commerce
December 31, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Developed and implemented design strategies for marketing projects to increase brand visibility. Drafted press releases and content. Created landing pages, forms, social media content, advertisements, and analytics. Coordinated events such as Women in Business, Business and Brew, and televised holiday parade. Worked directly with multiple divisions, external vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Administrative Assistant at Owens Community College
December 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Managed test book orders and reserves, scheduled appointments, maintained student records and databases. Performed photocopying, assessment tabulation, room reservations, event calendar entries, and payment processing for services.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Composition (Part-time/Seasonal) at Hubert Printing
December 31, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Laid out athletic advertisements, booklets, and various marketing pieces using typographical and digital assets.
Marketing Coordinator, Receptionist (Part-time) at St. Thomas More University Parish
May 31, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Provided front-desk support, welcomed visitors, managed parish records, coordinated mailings, and handled deposits. Led communications by creating newsletters, bulletins, and supported community services including a food pantry.
Graphic/Web Designer, Marketing, Print & Prepress, Event Planner, Administrative Assistant at Bowling Green State University Career Center
September 30, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Created various print and digital marketing materials including magazines, ads, logos, web banners, catalogs, posters, and email blasts. Managed printing processes, vendor quotes, scheduling, billing, proofing, and archiving. Maintained website content and social media. Planned and managed budgets, logistics, operations for events such as job fairs, workshops, receptions, and dinners. Coordinated photography and photo production for major events.
Graphic Designer at The Courier Commercial Printing
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Collaborated with creative teams to design marketing materials, develop brand identity systems, and produce visual content aligned with organizational goals. Led design projects from concept to delivery including photo editing and managing stakeholder feedback.
Graphic & Layout Designer (Part-time) at BGSU Dept. of Technology & News Photographer
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Created graphic design projects using Adobe Creative Suite. Managed print production and demonstrated strong typography skills.
Art Production Management and Graphic Designer at BGI Advertising and Marketing
May 31, 1999 - August 6, 2025
Designed print layouts for marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite. Communicated with clients to understand design preferences. Prepared prepress files ensuring quality. Directed art teams maintaining brand consistency.
Art Production Manager and Layout Design Artist at Heritage Multi-Media
September 30, 1998 - August 6, 2025
Managed marketing, design, project management and customer service to deliver creative solutions. Consulted with clients for visuals and events aligned with business goals. Led creative collaborations and managed full production lifecycle including photo editing and print preparations.
Graphic designer, webmaster, Marketing Manager at American Recycler
July 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for laying out the 24–28-page monthly paper utilizing Adobe Creative Suite for compelling designs. Collaborated with editorial and sales teams to maintain consistency across media outlets. Created advertisements, print and digital campaigns, media, weekly email news blasts, and social media content. Performed quality production design and updated the website monthly with new copy, graphics, and photos.
Administrative Assistant at University of Toledo Medical Center and University of Toledo
January 1, 2023 - Present
Created PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and performed database entry and queries. Maintained document imaging systems and handled office correspondence and employee requisitions for vacant positions.
Marketing production coordinator at BG Chamber of Commerce
December 31, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Branded and drafted press releases and content. Developed and implemented design strategies for marketing projects to increase brand visibility. Created landing pages, forms, analytics, social media platforms, advertisements, and other marketing features. Planned and coordinated events such as Women in Business, Business and Brew, and televised holiday parade.
Administrative Assistant at Owens Community College
December 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Ordered test books, maintained book reserves, scheduled appointments, cancelled classes, provided service information, maintained student records and databases, performed photocopying, tabulated assessments, reserved rooms, entered events, and processed payments for services.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Composition (Part-time/Seasonal) at Hubert Printing
December 31, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Created layouts for athletic advertisements, booklets, and marketing pieces using typographic and digital assets.
Marketing coordinator, receptionist (Part-time) at St. Thomas More University Parish
May 31, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Provided front desk support, managed parish records, coordinated mailings, handled monetary deposits, created newsletters, bulletins, and supported community services including food pantry.
Graphic/Web Designer, Marketing, Print & Prepress, Event Planner, Administrative Assistant at Bowling Green State University Career Center
September 30, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Created layouts, templates, photography, graphic materials, email blasts, and web banners. Coordinated print production and managed printing processes including preflighting, scheduling, and billing. Provided webmaster services, content creation, editing, and social media management. Planned and managed logistics and budgets for events such as job fairs and workshops. Coordinated photography and photo manipulation for events and archival storage.
Graphic Designer at The Courier Commercial Printing
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Collaborated with creative teams to design marketing materials and brand identity systems. Led design projects through conceptualization, photo editing, and stakeholder approvals.
Graphic & Layout Designer (Part-time) at BGSU Dept. of Technology & News Photographer
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Utilized Adobe Creative Suite for graphic design projects, managed print production processes, and demonstrated strong typography skills.
Art Production Management and Graphic Designer at BGI Advertising and Marketing
May 31, 1999 - August 6, 2025
Designed print layouts and graphics for marketing materials, communicated with clients, prepared prepress files, and provided art direction and team collaboration to maintain brand consistency.
Art Production Manager and Layout Design Artist at Heritage Multi-Media
September 30, 1998 - August 6, 2025
Blended marketing, design, project management, and customer service to deliver creative solutions. Consulted with clients on visuals and interactive projects, led creative collaboration and concept development, and managed photo editing, print layout, and brand development.
Graphic Designer, Webmaster, Marketing Manager at American Recycler
July 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and laid out a 24–28-page monthly paper using Adobe Creative Suite, collaborated with editorial and sales teams, handled prepress and print production, created ads and digital campaigns, produced weekly email blasts and social media posts, and updated the website with new content monthly.
Administrative Assistant at University of Toledo Medical Center and University of Toledo
June 30, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Created PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, maintained document imaging systems, composed office correspondence, and processed employee requisitions and epaf for position vacancies.
Marketing Production Coordinator at BG Chamber of Commerce
December 31, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Branded and drafted press releases and content, developed and implemented design strategies to increase brand visibility, managed digital marketing including landing pages, forms, analytics, social media, and ads. Planned and coordinated events such as Women in Business, Business and Brew, and a televised holiday parade.
Administrative Assistant at Owens Community College
December 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Ordered test books, maintained book reserves, scheduled appointments and classes, maintained student records and databases, managed photocopying, assessments, room reservations, event calendar entries, and processed payments for services.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Composition (Part-time/Seasonal) at Hubert Printing
December 31, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Laid out athletic advertisements, booklets, and marketing pieces using typography and digital assets.
Marketing Coordinator, Receptionist (Part-time) at St. Thomas More University Parish
May 31, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Provided front-desk support including visitor welcoming, record management, mailings, and monetary deposits. Led communications and outreach by creating newsletters, bulletins, and supporting community services.
Graphic/Web Designer, Marketing, Print & Prepress, Event Planner, Administrative Assistant at Bowling Green State University Career Center
September 30, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Created graphics, layouts, magazines, ads, logos, web banners, and email blasts. Coordinated printing processes and prepress. Managed website content and social media. Consulted clients on design and web projects. Planned and executed large events including job fairs and workshops. Handled photography and photo manipulation for events.
Graphic Designer at The Courier Commercial Printing
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Collaborated on marketing materials design, brand identity development, photo editing, and project management for visual content.
Graphic & Layout Designer (Part-time) at BGSU Dept. of Technology & News Photographer
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Created graphic design projects with Adobe Creative Suite, managed print production, and utilized strong typography skills.
Art Production Management and Graphic Designer at BGI Advertising and Marketing
May 31, 1999 - August 6, 2025
Designed print layouts and graphics, prepared prepress files, provided art direction, and collaborated with editors and photographers to maintain brand consistency.
Art Production Manager and Layout Design Artist at Heritage Multi-Media
September 30, 1998 - August 6, 2025
Managed marketing, design, project management, and customer service to deliver creative solutions. Led design collaboration, photo editing, print preparation, and brand development with style guides.
Graphic Designer, Webmaster, Marketing Manager at American Recycler
July 1, 2023 - Present
Responsible for laying out the 24–28-page monthly newspaper using Adobe Creative Suite to create compelling designs. Collaborate with editorial and sales teams to maintain consistent branding across all media outlets. Handle all prepress and print production processes, create ads, print and digital campaigns, weekly email news blasts, and social media posts. Update website monthly with new content and graphics.
Administrative Assistant at University of Toledo Medical Center and University of Toledo
December 31, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Create PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and database entries. Maintain document imaging systems, scanning, and filing documents. Compose various correspondences and handle employee requisitions to fill vacant positions.
Marketing Production Coordinator at BG Chamber of Commerce
December 31, 2022 - August 6, 2025
Branding, drafting press releases, and content development. Implemented design strategies for marketing projects to increase brand visibility. Served as subject matter expert for marketing and communications on team committees. Built landing pages, forms, conducted analytics, managed social media platforms and advertisements. Planned and coordinated major events such as Women in Business, Business and Brew, and televised holiday parade.
Administrative Assistant at Owens Community College
December 31, 2019 - August 6, 2025
Managed ordering and maintaining book reserves, scheduled appointments, cancelled classes, maintained student records and databases. Performed photocopying, assessments tabulation, room reservations, event calendar entries, and processed payments for services.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Composition (Part-time/Seasonal) at Hubert Printing
December 31, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Laid out athletic advertisements, booklets, and marketing materials using typography and digital assets.
Marketing Coordinator, Receptionist (Part-time) at St. Thomas More University Parish
May 31, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Provided front-desk support managing parish records, mailings, and monetary deposits. Led communications by creating newsletters and bulletins and supporting community services including a food pantry.
Graphic/Web Designer, Marketing, Print & Prepress, Event Planner, Administrative Assistant at Bowling Green State University Career Center
September 30, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Created layouts, templates, page assembly, magazines, display ads, logos, web banners, catalogs, charts, posters, email blasts, and trade show graphics. Managed print production including paper, inks, scheduling, quality control, and billing. Served as webmaster, handling content creation, editing, and social media management. Planned and coordinated various large-scale events and job fairs, managing operations, budgets, contracts, and logistics. Coordinated photography and photo production for events.
Graphic Designer at The Courier Commercial Printing
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Collaborated with creative teams to design marketing materials and brand identity systems. Led design projects from concept to final delivery, managed stakeholder feedback, and performed photo editing.
Graphic & Layout Designer (Part-time) at BGSU Dept. of Technology & News Photographer
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Created graphic design projects using Adobe Creative Suite. Managed print production and demonstrated strong typography skills.
Art Production Management and Graphic Designer at BGI Advertising and Marketing
May 31, 1999 - August 6, 2025
Designed print layouts and graphics using Adobe Creative Suite. Communicated with clients to understand design preferences. Prepared prepress files and managed art direction alongside editors and photographers.
Art Production Manager and Layout Design Artist at Heritage Multi-Media
September 30, 1998 - August 6, 2025
Led marketing, design, project management, and customer service activities delivering creative solutions. Consulted clients to plan and implement visuals, interactive projects, and events. Managed photo editing, print layout preparation, brand development, and mentoring designers.
Graphic Designer, Webmaster, Marketing Production Coordinator at American Recycler
July 1, 2023 - Present
Lead layout design of the monthly 24-28 page paper using InDesign, collaborating with editorial and sales teams to maintain design consistency across media. Created ads, digital and print campaigns, email news blasts, and social media posts. Managed website updates with new content and graphics monthly while ensuring quality production design for newsprint publications.
Administrative Assistant at University of Toledo Medical Center
July 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025
Provided administrative support through creation of PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and database entry. Managed document imaging systems including scanning and filing, correspondences, and employee requisitions to fill vacancies.
Administrative Assistant at Owens Community College
July 1, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Handled test book orders and reserves, scheduled appointments, maintained student records and databases, processed payments, tabulated assessments, managed event calendars, and canceled classes as needed.
Graphic Designer, Prepress Composition (Part-time/Seasonal) at Hubert Printing
September 1, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Executed graphic design and prepress composition work on a part-time seasonal basis to support production and printing processes.
Marketing Coordinator, Receptionist (Part-time) at St. Thomas More University Parish
May 1, 2017 - August 6, 2025
Welcomed guests and parishioners, managed quarterly newsletters and weekly bulletins, supported food pantry programs, updated parish records, handled safe deposits, and coordinated mailings.
Graphic/Web Designer, Marketing, Event Planner, Administrative Assistant at Bowling Green State University Career Center
September 1, 2016 - August 6, 2025
Developed and executed a wide array of marketing and design projects including magazines, ads, web content, logos, and trade show graphics. Managed print coordination, quality control, and press checks. Served as webmaster for website content creation, editing, and social media updates. Coordinated logistics, budgets, and operations for large events such as job fairs and workshops. Conducted photography and photo manipulation for events and marketing materials.
Graphic Designer at The Courier Commercial Printing
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Collaborated with photographers and editors to produce creative content, designed retail campaigns and style guides, performed color correction and photo retouching, and mentored junior designers.
Graphic & Layout Designer (Part-time) at BGSU Department of Technology & News Photographer
March 1, 2002 - August 6, 2025
Created graphic designs using Adobe Creative Suite, managed print production, and demonstrated strong typography skills in design projects.
Art Production Manager and Graphic Designer at BGI Advertising and Marketing
May 1, 1999 - August 6, 2025
Designed print layouts for marketing materials and used Adobe Creative Suite for graphic creation. Worked closely with clients to understand design preferences and prepared prepress files for quality printed materials.
Art Production Manager and Layout Design Artist at Heritage Multi-Media
September 1, 1998 - August 6, 2025
Managed marketing, design, project management, and customer service. Consulted with clients, produced creative content, developed brand style guides, performed color correction and photo retouching, managed print production, and mentored intermediate and junior designers.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio
January 1, 1987 - December 31, 1991
Bachelor of Fine Arts at Bowling Green State University
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025

Qualifications

Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe Experience Manager Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Content Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Administrative Assistant Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe Experience Manager Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Content Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Administrative Assistant Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe Certifications in InDesign, Photoshop, Experience Manager, Content Management, and Administrative Assistant
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe Experience Manager Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Content Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Administrative Assistant Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe InDesign Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe Photoshop Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Adobe Experience Manager Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Content Management Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025
Administrative Assistant Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Retail, Healthcare, Professional Services