Friday, November 06, 2009
Downtown Grand Rapids seen from City Hall
Downtown Grand Rapids seen from City Hall - Brian Kelly

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Nicole Gram

As Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Broadway Grand Rapids, I am responsible for planning, development and implementation of all BGR marketing strategies, marketing communications, promotions and public relations activities, both external and internal. I oversee development and implementation of support materials and services for chapters in the area of marketing, promotions, sponsorships and public relations. I also direct the efforts of the marketing, communications and public relations support staff, volunteers and coordinate at the strategic and tactical levels with the other functions of BGR.

Job Title: Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Company: Broadway Grand Rapids
College: Wayne State University, Theatre Graduate Program, Masters of Fine Arts, Detroit, MI
High School: Benzie Central High School, Benzie, MI
 


Nicole Huston

I am currently in the process of finishing my Bachelor’s degree in Marketing at Grand Valley State University.  Although my degree is focused on Marketing, I have experience in public relations, design, and event planning.  I am a driven individual who has a passion for everything marketing and thrives to provide outstanding work for her clients and employers.

Presently, I am a Marketing Specialist for 834 Baba, a non-traditional marketing, public relations firm.  I specialize in social media, event planning, and branding strategy for both 834 Baba and my clients.

Job Title: Marketing Specialist
Company: 834 Baba
College: Grand Valley State University, Marketing, Grand Rapids, MI
High School: Wyoming Rogers High School, Wyoming, MI
 


Maxine Gray

At Williams Group, we plan, design and manage strategic communications programs. In my role as a Project Coordinator, I work with our corporate, foundation and nonprofit clients to ensure a seamless project experience by developing the right timelines, carefully tracking budgets and managing project resources. Our internal team is comprised of project managers, designers and writers, and we facilitate the project process with clients, from creative concept to successful implementation. Upon completion of my master’s degree, I was hired as a full-time project coordinator in May 2009. Williams Group provides an excellent opportunity to learn from the some of the best and brightest in the communications field, in a highly collaborative, creative and strategic environment. I’m excited to be a full-fledged member of a team so defined by its energy, creativity and intelligence.

Job Title: Project Coordinator
Company: Williams Group
College: Grand Valley State University, Master of Science, Communications, Grand Rapids, MI
High School: Kalamazoo Central High School, Kalamazoo, MI
 


Leo Cardenas

As an Electrical Project Engineer at Gentex Corporation my primary responsibilities focus around the successful  launch of the electrical hardware and software components of Gentex's new products. Gentex Corporation is the leading manufacturer of auto-dimming mirrors in the automotive industry. Supplying these products to nearly every automaker in the world, my position plays an important part ensuring the end products meet the customer's design and quality requirements while keeping in mind the manufacturability and profitability of the products for Gentex. As an Electrical Project Engineer I interact with people at all levels of the organization- from sales to manufacturing. Gaining more experience with our customers may allow me to someday become a Program Manager where I will manage and be the main interface with customers during new product launches.

Job Title: Electrical Project Engineer
Company: Gentex Corporation
College: Ferris State University, , Big Rapids, MI
High School: Huntley High School, Huntley, IL
 


Gretchen DeVault

As a partner and graphic designer at DVQ Studio, I help organizations bring their brands to life. From helping clients determine their core purpose and identity to developing the visual materials that support their mission, my goal is to help them connect their mission to action. My background is in graphic design, brand development, and communications.

I am passionate about creating a different kind of work environment and using my skills to help support social change. DVQ works exclusively with mission-driven clients, including non-profits and businesses with a social purpose. Our mission-driven focus is also about a way of doing business -- we are trying to create a socially conscious, inclusive workplace that does good work while being a good employer, community member, and co-worker.

Job Title: Partner
Company:
College: Grand Valley State University, Communications, Grand Rapids, MI
High School: Delton-Kellogg High School, Delton, MI
 


Laura Pecherski

I am responsible for new membership sales, securing sponsors for our events and helping to retain our current membership.

Job Title: Membership Sales Representative
Company: Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce
College: Western Michigan University, College of Arts & Sciences, Communications, Kalamazoo, MI
High School: Milford High School, Milford, MI
 


Jeff Casemier

I design web sites that communicate each client's story in a compelling and memorable way. I work to understand the organization's brand and business objectives, as well as the site user's expectations and desires. My goal is to integrate these into a web experience that communicates effectively, looks and works beautifully and builds meaningful relationships.

Job Title: Senior Art Director
Company: C2 Group
College: Calvin College, BFA, Visual Communications and Photography, Grand Rapids, MI
High School: Grand Rapids Christian High School, Grand Rapids, MI
 


Eric Kuhn

The main functions of my position are to act as a project manager/ instructional design consultant for external clients. My primary area of focus is in instructional technology and the development of web-based and blended learning solutions. On a day-to-day basis this may include any or all of the following: research, design, developing instructional strategies, rapid-prototyping solutions, scheduling and managing external resources, building/coding programs, and a host of other functions. On a daily basis my role can take many different directions, and that makes it interesting.

Job Title: Project Manager/ Instructional Design Consultant
Company: SDI Consulting
College: Grand Valley State University, BS, Communications, Grand Rapids, MI
High School: City High School, Grand Rapids, MI
 


Sarah Ling Wei Lee

I maintain the communications that goes out to Chamber members and to the public, which includes managing Chamber publications, creating promotional brochures/materials, producing promotional videos, maintaining the Chamber's Web site and  also social media presence. In addition, I develop and promote the Chamber's brand by coordinating media placements and strategies that help strengthen the Chamber's presence in the business community and also promote further awareness of the Chamber's offerings.

Job Title: Communications Manager
Company: Kalamazoo Regional Chamber of Commerce
College: Western Michigan University, School of Communications, M.A. in Organizational Communication, Kalamazoo, MI
High School: SMK Bandar Baru Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 


Tera Wozniak Qualls

In my position I develop marketing and communications for the Nonprofit Leadership Institute. I also work on web development and social media for the Johnson Center.  In my position as program coordinator I manage npgoodpractice.org, a resource library for nonprofit and foundation professionals, am a trainer for the Coming of Age Learning Labs and our selection of Board Trainings, and serve as a one-on-one consultant for nonprofit organizations in need of capacity building services.

Job Title: Program Coordinator
Company: Johnson Center for Philanthropy at Grand Valley State University
College: Grand Valley State University, MPA, Nonprofit Leadership, Grand Rapids, MI
High School: Hopkins High School, Hopkins, MI
 


Kara McNabb

I lead the change communications for a multi-year project to standardize the back-office systems of Amway's 58 affiliates to improve and enable more efficient business operations globally. Working with executives, directors, managers and international team members to develop informative communications is my day-to-day job description. Integral to my daily activity is creating compelling communication tactics in line with the project's change management strategies. Whether that be through video, intranet, podcast, newsletters or billboard tactics, I'm able to utilize a wide range of skills learned in college (verbal and written communication, video production & editing, graphic design, public relations, and even the six-week class I took on writing HTML code) while learning and applying new knowledge. I definitely landed a great opportunity with a great company in a great city!

Job Title: Associate Communications Specialist
Company: Amway
College: Central Michigan University, College of Communications and Fine Arts, Integrative Public Relations, Mount Pleasant, MI
High School: Grandville High School, Grandville, MI
 


David Fleming

I oversee all branding, public relations and inverstor relations activities for CornerWorld and all of its subsidiary companies.


Job Title: Director of Corporate Communications
Company: CornerWorld
College: Hope College, Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Theater, Holland, MI
High School: Forest Hills Central High School, Ada, MI
 


Emily Stoddard Furrow

As a partner and communications consultant at DVQ Studio, I help lead our growing company and assist clients with every aspect of their brand, from their identity and messaging to their print materials and website. My background is in communications planning and strategy, writing, and project management. Coupled with my team's strengths in brand development, graphic and web design, and web development, we have grown DVQ Studio into a full-service shop.

I love my work, because our team believes in using communications to make social change. We work exclusively with mission-driven clients, including non-profits and businesses with a social purpose. My business partner Gretchen DeVault and I started out in the non-profit sector and have been involved in this work ever since… we hope to make DVQ Studio an example of how a business can be used for social good.


Job Title: Partner
Company:
College: Michigan State University, College of Arts & Letters, English, East Lansing, MI
High School: Catholic Central High School, Grand Rapids, MI
 


Steve Laninga

I recently joined the team and will be representing the company in customer growth and business expansion. I have cultivated my skill set through years of serving a diverse group of clients in fortune-class, not-for-profit, and the entrepreneurial industries. My years of experience range across a variety of mediums, including print, broadcast and digital media. I am excited to be a part of a company that is growing and continuously looking for new ways to fulfill their customer’s expanding needs.

Job Title: Sales Representative
Company: Pelco Solutions
College: Grand Valley State University, William James College, Allendale, MI
High School: , ,
 


P. Haans Mulder

I'm an attorney and partner at Cunningham Dalman, P.C. I focus my practice in the areas of business law (with a subspecialty in technology law), and estate planning/elder law.

Job Title: Partner
Company: Cunningham Dalman, P.C.
College: Grand Valley State University, Masters in Tax, Grand Rapids, Willamette University College of Law, Salem, OR
High School: Holland High School, Holland, MI
 
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