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Hi! I'm Tess Meddings, a media and communications specialist with a strong passion for film studies and cultural studies. I have experience designing websites, managing social media accounts, and creating engaging educational content. I love teaching and mentoring students while also being deeply involved in community events and festivals. With academic credentials in film studies and Spanish, I enjoy blending creativity with education and technology to empower diverse communities. I’m committed to fostering inclusive environments and delivering quality digital experiences that connect people and ideas.…Hi! I'm Tess Meddings, a media and communications specialist with a strong passion for film studies and cultural studies. I have experience designing websites, managing social media accounts, and creating engaging educational content. I love teaching and mentoring students while also being deeply involved in community events and festivals. With academic credentials in film studies and Spanish, I enjoy blending creativity with education and technology to empower diverse communities. I’m committed to fostering inclusive environments and delivering quality digital experiences that connect people and ideas.

Tess Meddings

Web Designer, Social Media Manager, Content Producer, +1

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Hi! I'm Tess Meddings, a media and communications specialist with a strong passion for film studies and cultural studies. I have experience designing websites, managing social media accounts, and creating engaging educational content. I love teaching and mentoring students while also being deeply involved in community events and festivals. With academic credentials in film studies and Spanish, I enjoy blending creativity with education and technology to empower diverse communities. I’m committed to fostering inclusive environments and delivering quality digital experiences that connect people and ideas.…Hi! I'm Tess Meddings, a media and communications specialist with a strong passion for film studies and cultural studies. I have experience designing websites, managing social media accounts, and creating engaging educational content. I love teaching and mentoring students while also being deeply involved in community events and festivals. With academic credentials in film studies and Spanish, I enjoy blending creativity with education and technology to empower diverse communities. I’m committed to fostering inclusive environments and delivering quality digital experiences that connect people and ideas.

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Hi! I’m Tess Meddings, a media and communications specialist with a strong passion for film studies and cultural studies. I have experience designing websites, managing social media accounts, and creating engaging educational content. I love teaching and mentoring students while also being deeply involved in community events and festivals.

With academic credentials in film studies and Spanish, I enjoy blending creativity with education and technology to empower diverse communities. I’m committed to fostering inclusive environments and delivering quality digital experiences that connect people and ideas.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Advanced

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Media and Communications Specialist at Knox CoSpace

February 28, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Designed and managed website using Wix’s domain host and monitored site analytics. Wrote and edited copy for websites, social media, and advertising. Directed and managed social media accounts, posts, and engagement. Managed outreach and networking to build member community and increase business traffic.

Website Designer and Festival Assistant- Intern at Poetics of Empowerment Hispanic Film Festival

December 31, 2021 - July 18, 2025

Designed website in English and Spanish, prioritizing community and accessibility. Co-created five interactive film worksheets for students; used for extra credit in courses. Introduced guest artists and film directors; interacted with audiences during Q&A sessions. Applied teamwork and communication skills while managing event details and weekly meetings with the festival director.

Design and Programming Assistant at Ohio Wesleyan University LA Beeghly Library

May 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025

Created and edited library resource tutorial videos for undergraduates using Camtasia and Adobe Premiere. Assisted in the research and development of student programming and events. Organized books to record inventory and placement based on the Library of Congress system. Researched and distributed sources for patrons on-site and with interlibrary loan.

Teaching Associate- Graduate Assistantship Instructor of Record at Bowling Green State University

August 1, 2024 - Present

Taught sections of Introductory Film Studies and Ethnic Studies courses three times per week. Prepared and led in-class activities, discussions, and online Canvas course site, prioritizing active learning pedagogy. Recorded attendance, evaluated student participation, and graded student work, utilizing rubrics. Met consistently with supervisors, held weekly office hours for student support, and promptly communicated with students and supervisors about the course via email.

Arts & Humanities Speciality Camp Instructor at YMCA/JCC of Greater Toledo - Fort Meigs

August 31, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Led creative and educational camp programs by implementing organized and effective lesson plans, incorporating the YMCA core values of honesty, responsibility, care, respect, and faith. Ensured safe, comfortable, and fun classroom and camp environments for students. Acted as a liaison between parents, students (aged 3 to 12), and the Associate Executive Director. Managed camp with co-teachers by taking attendance; keeping the camp clean and organized; maintaining preparedness, adherence, and flexibility, as needed, in daily lesson plans; and ensuring the safety of each student.

Graduate Teaching Assistant- Digital Volunteer at Mentors’ Group

May 31, 2024 - July 18, 2025

Mentored first-year graduate students enrolled in Critical Thinking, Reading, and Research courses. Provided examples, advice, and tips for approaching assignments and course concepts. Researched and applied best practices in pedagogy and andragogy.