New and Familiar Faces

New Face

Job Description:

I am responsible for the marketing and promotion of all facilities, programs and areas within the Department of Recreational Services. This position is also responsible for planning late-night events, designing collateral and signage and maintaining the department’s website and social media platforms.

Worked at KSU since:

July 2012

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

Communications director at Christine Galvin Design, Inc.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Every day is a new adventure! I love meeting all the student employees at the Student Recreational and Wellness Center and the Ice Arena, and learning about the 2,500 programs Recreational Services puts on each semester.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

I wanted to work for an employer who invested in its employees and provided them with the necessary resources for success.

Resides in:

Stow, Ohio

Hometown:

Hudson, Ohio

Education:

Honors degree in Communication from the University of Mount Union

Hobbies:

My hobbies include exploring the Bike and Hike trail with my dog, planning trips and traveling to Disney World with my husband, mastering delicious new recipes and volunteering for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Familiar Face

Job Description:

I currently supervise three areas within our department: refuse and recycling, athletic field maintenance and parking maintenance. I also purchase much of the plant material that is installed throughout campus.

Worked at KSU since:

May 1995

Employment Prior to Kent State University:

I was an undergraduate student at Kent State.

Likes Most About Kent State University:

Of course the grounds are beautiful, but I also feel very fortunate to have formed so many wonderful bonds with members of the Kent State and city of Kent communities.

Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:

Kent State offers such a large range of opportunities. I love that I can be challenged professionally and academically.

Resides in:

Kent, Ohio

Hometown:

Newark, Ohio

Education:

Bachelor of Science, Education, Kent State University

Hobbies:

I like cats! I love to garden, hike and run.