Jeff Neckers

Experience

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  Promo Specialties

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

  Graphic Designer

  Assessed graphic design needs, advertisement services, and promotional products for small businesses, large conglomerates, non- profit organizations and educational institutions. Simultaneously managed 8-10 ongoing projects with inflexible deadlines.

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  Twin Lakes Church

  Oct 2007 - Apr 2011

  Youth Worker

  Worked in a variety of departments and roles with mostly high school and college age students. Organized weekly large group gatherings of students, including set up and scheduling of a band, designing electronic media, and troubleshooting technical and programing needs. Organized and promoted special events, trips and camps for students so they could be active participants in serving their communities.

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  Plane Paper

  Sept 2010 - now

  Freelance Creative

  Working for a variety of clients on projects including logo design, branding, promotional layout, stationary design, brochure/booklet layout, web asset design expert photo retouching, compositing, and photo assisting. Online portfolio is available. Recent non-published client work available by request.

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  Camp Hammer

  Apr 2011 - Oct 2018

  Program Director

  Coordinated day to day operations for a camp and retreat facility. Worked closely with the executive director to develop and implement camp programs. Designed and executed promotional and marketing plans. Managed staff and handled logistics and scheduling. Facilitated recreation and outdoor play for all campers; communicated to staff and campers in unique and innovative ways. Trained staff on facilitation and management of equipment for high and low ropes courses.

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  Mission Springs Camps and Conference Center

  Mar 2019 - now

  Director of Program and Communications

  The dual role of this position is to provide visual design, photography, video production, editing, marketing insight, wayfinding, website, IT and social media management to support the function of a non-profit camp and conference facility. As well as directing operations for overnight camps of high school and elementary students, overseeing a volunteer program, managing our adventure course program, and training and managing college-aged staff.