Jennifer Meeks Email & Phone Number

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

As a Learning Experience Designer for Vector Solutions, I apply pedagogical and instructional design principles while writing content, selecting media, and creating storyboards for e-learning programs.

Cincinnati, Ohio Area

Responsible for all dive operations, ensuring compliance with AZA and OSHA regulations, performing underwater work safely, encouraging diver-guest interaction, and fostering camaraderie within the volunteer diver program.

Amelia, Ohio

I am a freelance writer experienced in the writing and editing of instructional and procedural manuals, SOPs, whitepapers, newsletters, and educational materials. My varied background includes graphics, training, safety, and public speaking. I have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and am experienced in conducting interviews including SMEs. I excel at tailoring my writing to my target audience and conveying complex information in a concise, digestible format.

Newport, Ky

Responsible for overseeing all SCUBA diving operations, including evaluating divers, managing volunteers, developing training manuals, conducting training and assessments. Purchased and maintained equipment, and interfaced with multiple departments to schedule dives. Wrote training manuals, internal policies/procedures, newsletters, scripts for live presentations and training videos. Tasked by corporate to lead the revision of the dive safety manual, ensuring consistency, compliance with company standards, Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), and OSHA regulations. Wrote scripts and directed corporate diver emergency training video, served on the Safety Committee, and kept the staff trained in First Aid/CPR/AED. Collaborated with multiple departments to manage the production of Scuba Santa® shows. Participated in corporate marketing through commercial shoots and television spots, including live national media coverage. Recognized by corporate for dive safety manual, development of emergency procedures, and overall safety record of the dive program. Worked with multi-functional teams to create manuals and policies that helped Newport Aquarium rank first in safety across all Herschend Family Entertainment properties four years in a row.

Newport, Kentucky

Made significant procedural changes to the dive program to maintain the safety of over 100 volunteer and staff divers. Established emergency procedures and training programs. Facilitated company safety committee, produced safety newsletter, performed equipment inspections, and conducted accident investigations, risk assessments, performance audits, and live-action drills. Completed OSHA 30 General Industry Training and have studied independently for the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) examination.

Worked from a home office creating ads for vinyl phone book covers. Solely responsible for ad layout (done in Quark and InDesign), as well as preparing and sending artwork to the printer.

Responsible for proofreading ads and editorial copy, as well as using Quark and Illustrator to make changes to the magazine layout. Performed photo preparation in Photoshop, such as color correction and clipping paths. Conducted interviews and write editorial copy. Responsible for document control and inventory of publications.

Worked for the Education Department in a variety of positions including exhibit interpreter, overnight program instructor, summer camp leader, and KinderZoo teacher. Delivered environmental educational programs to children ranging from preschool to high school. Also responsible for handling a variety of program animals such as snakes, small alligators, insects, and birds of prey.

Master Of Education - Med, Educational/Instructional Media Design

Bachelor Of Arts, English Literature