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Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Develop and implement creative teaching strategies for ARTS 255, fostering student engagement and enhancing learning outcomes in typography and grid systems.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Prepare and edit diverse documents for academic administration, enhancing clarity and professionalismMaintain confidentiality in communications, fostering trust and reliability within the deans’ officesOrganize events and conferences, contributing to university-wide engagement and collaborationAnalyze complex administrative data including budgets, enrollment, and personnel, optimizing dean office operations and enhancing decision-making processes for academic leadershipFoster… Show more Prepare and edit diverse documents for academic administration, enhancing clarity and professionalismMaintain confidentiality in communications, fostering trust and reliability within the deans’ officesOrganize events and conferences, contributing to university-wide engagement and collaborationAnalyze complex administrative data including budgets, enrollment, and personnel, optimizing dean office operations and enhancing decision-making processes for academic leadershipFoster strong relationships with stakeholders, facilitating seamless communication between deans’ offices and diverse university constituentsMeticulously manage intricate calendars for two school deans, ensuring efficient scheduling and smooth academic operationsDevelop and implement streamlined administrative procedures, significantly boosting overall office productivity and effectivenessCoordinate comprehensive logistics for high-level meetings, from agenda creation to minute-taking, supporting effective academic governance Show less

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Develop unique brand identities, crafting logos and comprehensive visual systems that elevate client presence in competitive marketsDesign cohesive event materials, from custom invitations to large-scale signage, ensuring seamless visual communication for diverse occasionsCreate impactful apparel designs for school spirit stores, boosting student engagement and merchandise sales through compelling visual concepts.Lead visual implementation projects for office spaces, working closely… Show more Develop unique brand identities, crafting logos and comprehensive visual systems that elevate client presence in competitive marketsDesign cohesive event materials, from custom invitations to large-scale signage, ensuring seamless visual communication for diverse occasionsCreate impactful apparel designs for school spirit stores, boosting student engagement and merchandise sales through compelling visual concepts.Lead visual implementation projects for office spaces, working closely with clients to translate brand essence into inspiring work environmentsConceptualize and execute marketing materials that effectively communicate brand messages, driving client growth and market visibility Show less

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Ensured design consistency and quality across all deliverables, maintaining high standards and attention to detail in every project Spearheaded brand system implementation, driving 60%+ success rate in client acquisition including Google and Waymo through strategic pitch presentationsLaunched internal promo store, optimizing budgets based on data-driven surveysDeveloped interactive thought leadership content, enhancing gated marketing strategies and significantly boosting engagement… Show more Ensured design consistency and quality across all deliverables, maintaining high standards and attention to detail in every project Spearheaded brand system implementation, driving 60%+ success rate in client acquisition including Google and Waymo through strategic pitch presentationsLaunched internal promo store, optimizing budgets based on data-driven surveysDeveloped interactive thought leadership content, enhancing gated marketing strategies and significantly boosting engagement metricsImplemented project management system, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.Managed vendor relations, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in projects Show less

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Led brand refresh, building a comprehensive asset library for consistent visual identityManaged design projects from start to finish, ensuring quality across various media including catalogs, magazines, merchandise, curriculum, email, and social media.Supervised contract designers and illustrators, fostering teamwork to deliver projects on schedule and within budgetConceptualized and launched a subscription box sub-brand, expanding market reach and generating new… Show more Led brand refresh, building a comprehensive asset library for consistent visual identityManaged design projects from start to finish, ensuring quality across various media including catalogs, magazines, merchandise, curriculum, email, and social media.Supervised contract designers and illustrators, fostering teamwork to deliver projects on schedule and within budgetConceptualized and launched a subscription box sub-brand, expanding market reach and generating new revenueIntroduced a project management system that standardized project timelines and templates, improving efficiency and team coordination, and implemented strategic project briefs, aligning creative efforts with organizational objectivesCaptured and edited photos for promotional use, enhancing brand visibility across platformsEnhanced fundraising efforts with individual event brand identities, easy-to-use sponsor packets, appealing invitations, and cohesive signage and programs Show less

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Created a graphic system for core values, enhancing brand consistency across officesExecuted precision design and installation of signage and vinyl graphics, elevating visual appeal and brand consistency in multiple branch officesConducted comprehensive brand experience analysis through strategic interviews, identifying key areas for improvement in candidate and recruiter interactions

Grand Rapids, Mi

Designed pamphlets to boost book sales and visibility, enhancing brand recognitionDeveloped targeted display and print ads, increasing engagement and salesCreated catalogs and sell sheets, improving trade sales effectivenessCrafted social media graphics and book covers, elevating brand appealProduced promotional items, expanding book promotion reach and impactDesigned book interiors both utilizing existing material and creating new layouts

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Ensured design consistency and quality across all deliverables, maintaining high standards and attention to detail in every projectSpearheaded creation of custom ArtPrize scarf and coordinating exhibition materials, elevating KCAD’s exhibition presence and fostering community engagement through unique design solutions

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Created print and digital promotional materialsCoordinated with outside printers to for production and mailingDeveloped an implementation system for a newly-designed brand markDesigned a brand system for the kitchen and bath showroom locations

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

Tenure-track administrative faculty positionServed as liaison for students and faculty in the departments of Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Physics February 2012–January 2013Served as liaison for Nursing and Occupational Health and Safety August 2010–February 2012Fostered partnerships with faculty to develop targeted information literacy programs, resulting in enhanced student research skills and academic performanceProvided expert… Show more Tenure-track administrative faculty positionServed as liaison for students and faculty in the departments of Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Physics February 2012–January 2013Served as liaison for Nursing and Occupational Health and Safety August 2010–February 2012Fostered partnerships with faculty to develop targeted information literacy programs, resulting in enhanced student research skills and academic performanceProvided expert guidance to patrons, assisting with complex research queries and promoting effective use of library resources and databasesDeveloped online tutorials and library guides, streamlining research processes and improving citation practices for students and facultyManaged library collections strategically, selecting relevant acquisitions and weeding outdated titles to maintain up-to-date resources Show less

Answered patron's reference questions in person, on the phone, through e-mail, and through online chat.Evaluated resources and aid in database/interface selection, Global Health Database, R2 Library.Co-taught and assisted in instructional sessions offered by the library.

I worked on a social network/educational website called Social Media for Public Health that is part of a subcontract from the National Library of Medicine Greater Midwest Region. It's all about educating public health professionals about how to use social media in their day-to-day work as well as connect various public health professionals to foster collaboration on social media projects and allow for showcasing of projects.I worked on this project as a graphic designer and web… Show more I worked on a social network/educational website called Social Media for Public Health that is part of a subcontract from the National Library of Medicine Greater Midwest Region. It's all about educating public health professionals about how to use social media in their day-to-day work as well as connect various public health professionals to foster collaboration on social media projects and allow for showcasing of projects.I worked on this project as a graphic designer and web designer and I'm also writing some of the content. Show less

Created a collection development policy and developed a policies and procedures manual for both staff and volunteers.Designed a new logo for the resource center.Produced resource guides on the various topics covered by the resource center.Aided patrons seeking information on depression and related illnesses.

Analyzed the budget and created recommendations for change to budget allocation.Evaluated current instruction assessment tools and made recommendations for improvements.Aided in the innovation process through performing interviews, creating diagrams, and planning brainstorming sessions.

Created a collection development policy and organizational structure for the Ethnobotanical Library.Developed selection criteria for the weeding of the collection.Produced sketches of a database to be created for the collection.

Camp Counselor, Lifeguard, and Photographer

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Greet patients and check them inSchedule appointmentsFile test results, referrals, and other faxed materials into patient chartsLocate and organize charts for the next day's appointmentsOversee annual chart rotation including purging old patient records and moving dormant patient files to storageAnswer phones and direct calls to the appropriate department/team member.

Richmond, North Yorkshire, England

Provide lunch and after school clubs for youth in the Richmond, North Yorkshire area.

Supervised a house of 5 residents.

Courses: Aural Skills, Perspectives in Music, Music Literature, Music 101

Contributed to the VoxBook, an online database of solo vocal literature intended to assist voice students in song research.

Holland, Michigan, United States

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design

Activities and Societies: AIGA AIGA Student Group President, Mentor, ArtPrize Volunteer

Master Of Science, Information; Library And Information Services Specialization

Activities and Societies: Special Libraries Association Special Libraries Association Student Chapter

Bachelor Of Arts, Music

Activities and Societies: Nykerk, Chapel Choir, Delta Omicron 4 years Chapel Choir; Delta Omicron President, Secretary, and Historian.