Jeff Neckers

Jeff Neckers

Graphic Designer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Program and Communications

  • Education

    • Rochester Institute of Technology

      2001 - 2005
      Bachelor of Arts (BA) Design and Visual Communications, General

      Visual Media offered a foundation in photography and a specialized education in graphic design in order to create a more well-rounded creative. Received a Minor in Art History.

  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ACCT Level 2 Challenge Course Facilitator

      ACCT
      Nov 2015
    • PSIA Level 1 Ski Instructor

      PSIA - AASI Professional Ski Instructors of America - American Association of Snowboard Instructors
      Dec 2014