Zondervan Company
Industry: Media company
DescriptionZondervan is an international Christian media and publishing company located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Zondervan is a founding member of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Parent organization: HarperCollins Headquarters: Grand Rapids, MI Founded: 1931, Grand Rapids, MI Imprints: Zonderkidz CEO: Mark Schoenwald (Jul 31, 2012–) Founders: Peter Zondervan, Bernard Zondervan
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Zondervan Employees
Applied Imaging 2013 - Present
Amway Grand Plaza 2001 - Present
Amphenol Borisch Technologies December 2007 - April 2013
Zondervan 2000 - 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Word, Customer Service, Excel, Event Planning, Supervisory Skills, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Troubleshooting, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Research, Outlook, Leadership, Training, Human Resources, Proposal Writing, Teamwork, New Business Development, Management, Adobe Acrobat, Public Speaking, Editing, Organizational..., Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Windows, Purchasing, Sales, Budgets, Team Leadership, Social Media, Continuous Improvement, Employee Relations, Change Management, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Coaching, Time Management, Project Planning, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
West Catholic High School, Grand Rapids, MI 1977 — 1981
graduated
Grand Rapids Community College
Booking.com September 2009 - Present
Zondervan August 2008 - November 2010
Grand Northern Products 2007 - 2008
NAI Commercial 2006 - 2006
Priority Health 2003 - 2006
Partners in Technology 2000 - 2003
Skills
Recruiting, Training, Human Resources, Social Media, Leadership, Customer Service, Marketing, Management, Time Management, Sales, Project Management, Advertising
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1993 — 1994
Business/Corporate Communications
Cornerstone University 1990 — 1993
English/Speech
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital March 2014 - Present
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital November 2011 - March 2014
RadioMed Corporation, A member of IBA Group August 2010 - November 2011
Borisch Manufacturing 2007 - 2009
Zondervan 2003 - 2006
Zondervan 1997 - 2003
Old Kent Bank 1997 - 1997
Choice Business Services 1997 - 1997
EHTC 1992 - 1996
BAX Global 1989 - 1992
Skills
Time Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Management, Leadership, Sales, Human Resources, Software Documentation, Project Management, Training, Event Planning, Marketing, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking
Education
Davenport University 1991 — 1992
coursework, Administrative Services, Business Management
Baker Publishing Group December 2007 - Present
Baker Publishing Group December 2005 - December 2007
Zondervan February 1990 - December 2005
InterVarsity Press June 1982 - December 1989
Skills
Editing, Strategic Planning, Management, Non-fiction, Published Author, Publishing, Books, Social Networking, Ebooks, Online Publishing, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, Editorial, Publications, Magazines, Advertising, Content Strategy
Education
Dallas Theological Seminary
Th.M., New Testament
Regent College, Vancouver, B.C.
M.C.S, Christian Studies
The University of Texas at Austin
B.A., Philosophy
Takata February 2015 - Present
TD Auto Finance LLC April 2011 - December 2014
Chrysler Automotive/Chrysler Financial August 1993 - April 2011
Business Support Group January 1993 - August 1993
Zondervan May 1990 - January 1993
SFP, Inc November 1988 - May 1990
Reliable Business Computers April 1987 - July 1988
Cascade Engineering January 1986 - April 1987
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Automotive, Six Sigma, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Program Management, Leadership, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Manufacturing, Business Analysis, Supply Chain Management, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, MS Project, Team Leadership, PMP
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business
MBA, Materials & Logistics Management/Operations
Calvin College
BA, Business, Computer Science
Zondervan September 2014 - Present
Zondervan 2011 - Present
Head to Soul Makeover 2010 - Present
Life Purpose Coaching Centers January 2007 - Present
Saddleback Resources January 2007 - July 2010
Zondervan Publishers February 2008 - 2010
Saddleback Church 2002 - 2010
Skills
Publishing, Public Speaking, Editing, Copy Editing, Teaching
Education
Biola University 1976 — 1980
B.S., Business, Communications
Biola University 1976 — 1980
BS Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
SLD Read April 2015 - Present
Judson Group January 2013 - October 2013
Cedar Springs Community Theatre Association June 2008 - June 2010
Clear Concepts March 1989 - October 1990
Zondervan March 1988 - February 1989
Jonathan & David, Inc. August 1986 - March 1988
H H Cutler June 1984 - August 1986
Skills
Theatre, Film, Entertainment, Acting, Performing Arts, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Event Management
Education
Calvin College
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
HarperCollins Publishers September 2013 - Present
Zondervan Publishers August 2011 - September 2013
Zondervan July 2005 - August 2011
Skills
Publishing, Publications, Editorial, Books, Copy Editing, Online Publishing, Non-fiction, Proofreading, Ebooks, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Manuscript, Content Management, Blogging, Published Author, Copywriting, Marketing Communications, Content Development, Line Editing, Editing, Academic Publishing, Creative Writing, Publicity, Newsletters, Magazines, Content Strategy, Feature Articles
Education
Calvin College 2001 — 2005
BA, English and Business
David C Cook January 2014 - Present
David C Cook June 2012 - December 2013
David C Cook August 2010 - May 2012
Abingdon Press January 2009 - August 2010
CBH Ministries September 2008 - January 2009
Christian Schools International, Inc. September 2008 - January 2009
Zondervan September 1991 - June 2008
Skills
consulting, editing, writing, Writing, Publishing, Books, Copy Editing, Editorial, Copywriting, Publications, Published Author, Content Management, Proofreading, Freelance Writing, Web Content, Blogging, Magazines, Creative Writing, Online Publishing, Content Development, Publicity, Social Media, Public Speaking, Editing, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Consulting, Marketing, Line Editing, Newsletters, Facebook, Non-fiction, Strategy
Education
Aquinas College 2006 — 2007
Ethnomanagement and Diversity Master's Level Course
Calvin College 2004 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Children's Literature Master's Level Course
Calvin College 2001 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Child Development Master's Level Course
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1995 — 1996
Manuscript Editing Correspondence Course
Calvin College 1987 — 1991
BA, English major, Spanish and Art minors (almost)
Virtual Assistant January 2014 - Present
Benzie Conservation District March 2012 - Present
Interlochen Center for the Arts May 2010 - April 2012
Zondervan August 2009 - May 2010
Editing & Writing 2000 - 2009
Benzie County Community Chest 2007 - 2007
FIM Group 2004 - 2006
Foreword Magazine 2000 - 2003
Michigan Land Use Institute 1998 - 2000
Harcourt 1992 - 1995
Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Newsletters, Art, Layout, Publishing, Magazines, Publications, Public Relations, Proofreading, Research, Blogging, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Leadership, Community Outreach, Books, Nonprofits, Journalism, Social Networking, Management, Community Development, Graphic Design, Advertising, Copy Editing, Poetry
Education
Prescott College 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Humanities: Expressive Arts
Aquinas College 2008 — 2010
BA, Art
Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne 1980 — 1983
BA, Psychology
OUR DAILY BREAD MINISTRIES September 2013 - Present
Zondervan August 1995 - Present
Skills
Talent Management, Performance Management, Employee Benefits, Leadership Development, Employee Relations, Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Job Analysis, Training Facilitation, Employment Law, Screening, Leadership, Staff Development, Recruiting, Human Resources, Payroll, Training, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Management, Talent Acquisition, Policy, Deferred Compensation, Time Management, Organizational..., Strategy, Organizational..., Program Management, FMLA, Interviews, Onboarding, Resume Writing, Executive Coaching, Administration, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Team Building, College Recruiting
Education
Kayiwa International University 2014 — 2015
Honorary Doctorate of Humanities, HR and Humanities
Central Michigan University 2010 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Business Administration and Human Resources
Northwood University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
St Clair County Community College 1979 — 1981
Associate’s Degree, General Business
Port Huron Central High School 1976 — 1979
General, General Business
GRSYC 2012 - Present
Level Ten Consulting Group LLC 2011 - Present
Alliance Business Services July 2010 - Present
Zondervan November 2009 - July 2010
Spartan Stores January 2005 - November 2009
Spartan Stores January 2005 - July 2006
Padgett Business Services of Grand Rapids 1999 - 2003
Skills
Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Reporting, Payroll, Forecasting, Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Budgets, Management, Finance, Team Building, Analysis, Leadership
Education
Central Michigan University
MSA, General Administration
Grand Valley State University
BBA, Accounting
Grand Rapids Community College
Associates in Art, Accounting
Rockford
Rockford
Brilliance Publishing September 2012 - Present
Private Guitar Instructor 2000 - Present
Freelance Audio Engineer 2000 - Present
Zondervan Publishers April 2011 - September 2012
Zondervan Publishers October 2008 - April 2011
Zondervan Publishers September 2007 - October 2008
Zondervan February 2006 - September 2007
Zondervan 2003 - 2006
Grand Rapids First 2002 - 2006
Skills
Audio Editing, Video, Sound, Editing, Professional Audio, Publishing, Audio Processing, Recording, Audio Books, Copy Editing, Audio Post Production, Digital Audio, Blogging, Audio Engineering, Podcasting
Education
Davenport University 2007 — 2012
Business
Grand Rapids Community College 1999 — 2001
Associates, Music with emphasis in recording
Grand Valley State University 1996 — 1998
General
Zondervan February 2004 - Present
Venux.net June 2001 - March 2003
EHTC Technology Solutions February 2000 - June 2001
Quantum Services October 1996 - March 1999
Skills
Publishing, Content Management, Customer Service, Online Publishing, Content Development, JDE Enterprise One, Email Marketing, Books, Integrated Marketing, Training, Content Strategy, Blogging, Copy Editing, Social Media
Education
Calvin College 1997 — 2001
Business
Jordan College 1990 — 1994
Associates Degree, Business Administration
David C. Cook May 2014 - Present
Bethany House Publishers February 2012 - May 2014
Bethany House Publishers July 2003 - February 2012
Baker Publishing Group July 2003 - February 2012
Zondervan July 1998 - July 2003
Skills
Publishing, Copywriting, Books, Blogging, Editorial, Editing, Social Media, Publicity, Press Releases, Advertising, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Networking, Event Planning, Email Marketing
Education
North Park University 1991 — 1993
MBA, Marketing, Management, Finance
Calvin College 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Integrity Music June 2011 - Present
David C Cook May 2006 - June 2011
Zondervan July 1992 - April 2006
Education
Bowling Green State University 1987 — 1991
Dennison LLC August 2010 - Present
Open Systems Technologies, Inc. August 2010 - June 2014
Symtio October 2008 - June 2010
Zondervan Publishers March 2008 - October 2008
Zondervan April 2007 - October 2008
Zondervan Publishers January 2007 - August 2007
Zondervan Publishers 2000 - 2006
Zondervan Publishers January 2004 - October 2004
Skills
InDesign, Publishing, Books, Online Publishing, Ebooks, Software Development, Management, Agile Methodologies, Analysis, Integration, Quality Assurance, E-commerce, Product Management, Project Management, Program Management, Start-ups, Business Analysis, Leadership, Strategy, Process Improvement
Education
Cornerstone University 1980 — 1984
BA, Religion, Minor in Greek and Psychology
Meijer October 2010 - Present
RoJo Digital Media Productions July 2007 - Present
RCM Technologies July 2007 - October 2010
Zondervan 1991 - 2007
ParaData Computer Networks 1987 - 1991
Skills
Audio Editing, Surround Sound, Audio Books, Synthesizers, Synthesizer Programming, Analog Circuit Design, Digital Electronics, SharePoint, .NET, Web Services, C#, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Software Development, Architectures, Business Intelligence, Web Development, Sound, jQuery, Voice Acting
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 1979 — 1982
David C. Cook June 2011 - Present
Trace Gains February 2011 - June 2011
Passtime September 2007 - February 2011
Zondervan August 2001 - May 2006
Education
Ferris State University 1991 — 1994
BS, Computer Information Systems
Peoplefluent May 2012 - May 2012
XS Inc December 2010 - May 2012
Open Systems Technologies April 2009 - June 2011
RCM Technologies August 2007 - April 2009
Zondervan 2004 - 2007
Provia Software 1998 - 2001
Skills
ASP.NET, ASP.NET MVC, SQL, JavaScript, jQuery, Google Maps, C#, VB.NET, Linux, Web Services, LINQ
Education
Calvin College 1994 — 2003
BA, Computer Science
www.EditorialCoffee.com January 1987 - Present
Southwest Airlines May 2010 - May 2013
AMG Publishers 2005 - January 2011
Presbyterian Healthcare Services March 2010 - July 2010
Zondervan January 2000 - January 2010
Thomas Nelson Publishers June 1997 - July 2008
Harcourt School Publishers 2005 - 2005
Charismakids/CharismaLife March 2002 - July 2004
Zondervan 1992 - 2002
Skills
Editing, Writing, Contracts and..., Books, Publishing, Web Content, Fiction, Magazines, Teaching, Contract Negotiation, Editorial, Creative Writing, Copywriting, Non-fiction, Social Media, Publications, InDesign, Marketing Communications, Journalism, Photography, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Editorial Project..., SEO, Ghostwriting, Media Relations, Creative Direction, Proofreading, Content Development, Blogging, Copy Editing, Published Author, Storytelling, Newsletters
Education
Calvin College 1989 — 1992
BA, French, English
Grand Rapids Christian Middle School July 2004 - Present
Sylvan Christian School January 2000 - May 2004
Sylvan Christian School January 1998 - January 2000
Zondervan Publishing House January 1994 - January 1998
Christian Schools International January 1993 - January 1998
Zondervan January 1995 - January 1997
David C. Cook Publishing Co January 1993 - May 1993
CRC Publications January 1989 - January 1991
Keebler Co January 1977 - January 1982
Skills
Editing, Public Speaking, Teaching, Leadership, Classroom, Mac, Books, Budgets, Lesson Planning, Management, Nonprofits
Education
Calvin College
B. A, Art History
HarperCollins Christian Publishers June 2011 - Present
Zondervan April 2009 - July 2011
Zondervan September 2008 - April 2009
Zondervan January 2007 - August 2008
Zondervan October 2005 - November 2006
Zondervan August 2002 - September 2005
Zondervan August 2001 - July 2002
Zondervan December 1999 - July 2001
Zondervan September 1998 - November 1999
Zondervan November 1997 - August 1998
Skills
Product Management, Market Research, Database Management, Publishing, Content Management, Budget Management, Editing, Web Project Management, Research Project..., Social Media Project..., MS Project, Social Media, Research, Operations Management, Project Management, Budgets, Proofreading, Data Analysis, Internet Strategy, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Marketing Research, IT Operations, Problem Solving, Twitter, User Acceptance Testing, Change Management, Marketing Strategy, Creative Direction, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Leadership, Marketing, Software Documentation, Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Event Management, Email Marketing, Team Building, Online Marketing, Content Development, Marketing Communications, Business Strategy, Copywriting, Online Publishing, Digital Strategy, Content Strategy, Editorial
Education
Florida State University 1995 — 1997
M.A., History and Criticism of Art
Calvin College 1987 — 1991
B.A., Classical Civilization
Jessica Westra Events & Media March 2002 - Present
Tulip Time Festival 2012 - 2014
Zondervan February 1999 - January 2002
SeyferthPR April 1995 - January 1999
Skills
Marketing Communications, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Public Relations, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Strategic Planning, Community Outreach, Event Management, Corporate Events, Events, Management Consulting, Non-profit Board..., Author Care & Management, Emcee, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Integrated Marketing, Press Releases, Social Media, Publicity, Public Speaking, Copywriting, Marketing, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Editing, Brand Development
Education
Calvin College 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications
Kalamazoo Christian High School 1986 — 1990
Five Star Real Estate December 2008 - Present
Five Star Real Estate January 2002 - Present
Greenridge Realty August 1995 - Present
Blue Sky BNI 2008 - 2010
Girls Luncheon 1996 - 2010
Greenridge Realty 1998 - 2008
the Data Center January 1981 - April 1995
Zondervan 1982 - 1995
Education
Dale Carnegie Graduate
Business
Grand Rapids Community College
Computer Science
Tractor Supply Company November 2010 - Present
DLS Marketing July 2009 - December 2011
Zondervan April 2006 - July 2009
K. Van Bourgondien & Sons 2004 - 2006
Glass Corner Greenhouses, Inc 2002 - 2004
Alive!/Marilyn Black & Assoc., Inc 2001 - 2002
Foster & Gallagher, Inc. - Michigan Bulb Co. 1993 - 2002
Foster & Gallagher, Inc August 1993 - April 2001
W Atlee Burpee Company April 1978 - April 1993
Education
Delaware Valley University 1966 — 1970
BS, Ornamental Horticulture
Zondervan October 2002 - November 2012
The City by Zondervan June 2010 - September 2010
Montcalm Community College January 2000 - February 2003
Montcalm Community College January 1999 - May 2000
G.A. Burns Assoc. Inc. May 1994 - September 1998
Greenville Public Schools August 1986 - June 1994
City of Greenville, Michigan June 1986 - September 1993
Skills
Public Speaking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Editing, Social Media, Training, Press Releases, Research, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Creative Writing, Public Relations, Non-profits, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Nonprofits, Time Management
Education
Central Michigan University 1989 — 1992
B.S., Public Administration-Community Development
Montcalm Community College
Associate in Arts & Sciences, General Studies
Somersault Group 2010 - Present
Zondervan June 2009 - May 2010
Zondervan June 2005 - January 2010
Zondervan June 2000 - June 2005
Zondervan March 1994 - June 2000
Baker Publishing Group August 1992 - March 1994
Fleming Revell 1990 - 1992
HarperCollins Publishers 1988 - 1990
Spring Arbor Distributors 1984 - 1988
Skills
Published Author, Books, Publishing, Marketing Communications, Content Development, Marketing Copy, Retail, Editorial, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Strategy, Public Speaking, Marketing, Copy Editing, Brand Development, Media Relations, Publicity, Copywriting, Writing, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Creative Direction, Non-profits, Advertising, Ebooks
Education
Fuller Theological Seminary 2001 — 2006
DMin, History of Spirituality
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School 1970 — 1974
MDIV, Theology and Biblical Languages
University of Michigan 1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Ultius January 2014 - Present
Aspiring Writers Group January 2014 - Present
JDJournal January 2012 - Present
Grand Rapids Writers Exchange December 2010 - Present
Mirabella Confections April 2011 - October 2011
Starbucks May 2005 - March 2010
American Board of Emergency Medicine October 2003 - March 2004
Zondervan July 2003 - September 2003
Zondervan June 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Marketing, Proofreading, Books, Copy Editing, Editing, Time Management, Non-fiction, Freelance Writing, Poetry, Creative Writing, Fiction, Magazine Articles, English Literature
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
BA, English
Grand Valley State University 1998 — 1999
- Freelance November 2006 - Present
David C. Cook August 2000 - November 2006
Zondervan November 1994 - August 2000
Zondervan (a Division of HarperCollins, Owned by NewsCorp) 1994 - 2000
Skills
Editing, Proofreading, Medical Billing, Copy Editing, Publishing, Non-fiction, Creative Writing, Books, Ebooks, Publications, Editorial, Copywriting, Writing, Blogging, Published Author, Fiction, Freelance Writing
Education
Simmons College Graduate Studies
Master of Social Work (MSW), Clinical/Medical Social Work
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Women's Studies, graduating with highest honors
Moody Bible Institute 1982 — 1983
music, music
Calvin College - Communications & Marketing November 2014 - Present
A. Poosawtsee Content Services September 2014 - Present
Calvin College June 2013 - Present
Enrollment Communications, Calvin College March 2010 - May 2013
Calvin College 2010 - 2011
Communications and Marketing, Calvin College August 2007 - March 2010
Zondervan January 2007 - May 2007
Calvin College Chimes August 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Copy Editing, Content Strategy, Marketing Communications, Writing, Editing, Brand Implementation, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Higher Education, Social Networking, Publications, Blogging, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Editorial, Web Design, Journalism, Proofreading, InDesign, Research, Facebook, Copywriting, Dreamweaver, WordPress, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy, Video Production, Online Marketing, Content Management, HTML, PowerPoint, Word, Digital Marketing, CSS, Publication design, AP Style, Web Content, Web Content Management, Adobe Creative Suite
Education
Calvin College 2003 — 2007
BA, English
Kazan State University 2002 — 2003
Non-degree program, Russian Language and Literature
Words of Hope July 2012 - Present
Words of Hope June 2010 - Present
Zondervan July 2006 - Present
Words of Hope February 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Non-profits, Editing
Education
Western Theological Seminary 2002 — 2006
M.Div, Theology
Calvin College
Integrity Music March 2015 - Present
Healthways November 2013 - March 2015
Nashville Packer Backers Club 2011 - 2015
Healthways September 2010 - November 2013
Vanderbilt University August 2010 - 2010
PyroMarketing, Inc March 2006 - 2010
The Buntin Group May 2007 - July 2009
Thomas Nelson Publishers September 2005 - April 2007
Zondervan 1991 - 2005
Skills
New Media, Social Media, Social Networking, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Market Planning, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Email Marketing, Blogging, Online Advertising, Strategic Thinking, Public Speaking, Creative Strategy, Behavioral Economics, Viral Marketing, Media Planning, Brand Development, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Direct Marketing
Education
Aquinas College 1992 — 1997
Masters
Central Michigan University 1984 — 1987
Bachelors
Zondervan November 2010 - Present
Alexander Marketing Services January 1983 - July 2010
Skills
InDesign, Graphic Design, Brochures, Art Direction, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, Photoshop, Packaging, Advertising, Direct Mail, Creative Direction, Collateral, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Integrated Marketing, Branding & Identity, Email Marketing, Pre-press, Creative Strategy, Mac, Book Design, Art, Posters, Brand Development, Catalogs, Corporate Identity, Layout, Graphics, Typography, Corporate Branding, Publications, Photography, Adobe Acrobat
Education
Ferris State University 1979 — 1981
Associates, Commercial Art
The Spiff Company January 2015 - Present
Needham Marketing February 2006 - Present
ExtraCreditProjects January 2013 - Present
Kellogg Company November 2011 - January 2013
Zondervan 1992 - 2006
THE CHILDREN'S GROUP OF ZONDERVAN January 1999 - January 2003
Zondervan 1992 - 2003
THE CHILDREN'S GROUP OF ZONDERVAN January 1992 - January 1999
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Strategic Thinking, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Analytical Skills, Copywriting, Public Relations, Retail, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Publishing, Books, Marketing Communications, Television, Selling, Negotiation, Marketing, Market Planning, Leadership, Management, Product Development, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Sales, Training, Budgets, Market Research
Education
Aquinas College
BA, Communication, Advertising and Public Relations
Aquinas College
B.A, Communication
Various
Redeem the Day 2003 - Present
Igniting Souls June 2012 - Present
Baker Book House February 2011 - 2014
Zondervan 2007 - 2011
Skills
Published Author, Coaching, Public Speaking, Motivational Speaking, Leadership Development, Leadership, Blogging, Social Media, Teaching, Executive Coaching, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, Vision Development, Strategic Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Thinking Outside The Box, Creative Strategy, Adult Education
Education
Ashland Theological Seminary 2004 — 2006
D.Min., Transformational Leadership
Grace College & Seminary 1999 — 2001
M.Div., Counseling
Grace College & Seminary 1997 — 1999
BA, Biblical Studies
New York Life Insurance Company April 2015 - Present
Jack Kragt Academic Support Services October 2007 - March 2015
Zondervan, a division of Harper Collins 2006 - 2007
Zondervan Publishers 2003 - 2006
Zondervan January 1998 - January 2003
Zondervan January 1991 - January 1998
Skills
Editorial, Books, Proofreading, Marketing, Teaching, Sales, Publishing, Published Author, Marketing Strategy, Editing, Media Relations, Time Management, Academic Publishing, Nonprofits, Leadership, Public Speaking, Budgets, Creative Writing, Copywriting
Education
Davenport University 1993 — 2000
40 Credit Hours, Business, Marketing
Kuyper College 1986 — 1988
33 credit hours, Bible, Theology
Trinity Christian College 1978 — 1982
B.A., Sociology
Trinity Christian College 1978 — 1982
B. A, Sociology; business
Zondervan Publishers February 2013 - Present
Adam Forrest March 2008 - Present
Zondervan Publishers June 2011 - February 2013
Zondervan May 2009 - June 2011
Spout LLC March 2008 - March 2009
Schuler Books & Music June 2007 - May 2008
Schuler Books & Music October 2005 - June 2007
Schuler Books & Music March 2003 - June 2007
Skills
Blogging, Content Strategy, Publishing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Web Content, Creative Writing, Editing, Digital Marketing, Design Thinking, Innovation, Editorial, Content Management, SEO, Writing, Copywriting, Books, Marketing, Online Publishing, Corporate Blogging, Interactive Marketing, Web Marketing, Copy Editing, Social Media Strategist, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing, Ebooks, Newsletters, Newspapers, Publications, Facebook, Twitter, Social Networking, Proofreading, Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Digital Strategy, Blog Marketing, Web Content Management, WordPress, New Media, Social Media Measurement, Writing For The Web, Digital Communication...
Education
Kendall College of Art and Design and Ferris State University 2014 — 2015
Design and Innovation Management
CoLearning at the Factory 2014 — 2014
Certificate, Content Strategy
Davenport University 2012 — 2012
Certificate, Leadership
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary 2007 — 2008
Master of Divinity
Calvin College 2002 — 2005
BA, English, Theology
Grand Rapids Community College 2000 — 2002
AA, English
CoLearning at the Factory
Zondervan November 2009 - Present
Express Employment Professionals December 2008 - November 2009
Allegory Pictures June 2002 - August 2007
Tyden Seal Company, Inc. December 1993 - May 2006
Skills
Nook, Production Managment, Books, Publishing, Amazon Kindle, Publications, Adobe Acrobat, iPad, Editing, Ebooks, Digital Media, Online Publishing, Freelance Writing, Editorial, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Blogging, Content Development, Management, Production Management
Education
Grand Rapids Community College 2006 — 2008
Associate of Applied Arts & Sciences, Multimedia Communications Technology: Commercial Writing
Compass Film Academy 2003 — 2005
Certificate, Academy 101, Screenwriting: The Next Page, Intern Protocol
Spectrum Health October 2014 - Present
Spectrum Health January 2014 - October 2014
Belk.com February 2012 - January 2014
Meijer July 2010 - June 2012
Harper Collins January 2009 - March 2010
Freelance Writing and Book Design 2010 - 2010
Zondervan November 2004 - January 2009
Zondervan 2004 - 2006
Analysts International July 2000 - April 2002
Electronic Data Systems 1993 - 2000
Skills
Wordpress Design, Direct Mail, Advertising, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Email Marketing, Social Media Measurement, Content Development, Content Strategy, Web Content Management, Digital Strategy, SEM, Content Management, Mobile Marketing, Web Marketing, SEO, E-commerce, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, User Experience, Integrated Marketing, Social Networking, Google Analytics, Newsletters, Copywriting, Public Relations, Web Design, WordPress, Online Marketing
Education
Michigan State University 2000 — 2003
Master of Arts in Advertising, Advertising, Generational/Cohort Marketing, Interactive Advertising/Design, 3.98
Central Michigan University 1989 — 1993
B.S. in B.A., Marketing, Advertising and Art
Ionia High School
College Prep
Christian Book Distributors August 2011 - Present
Light of the World Church 2006 - 2011
Zondervan 2002 - 2006
Skills
Publishing, Editing, Books, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Social Media, Copy Editing, Blogging, Copywriting, Event Planning, Research, Editorial, Proofreading, Public Relations, Creative Writing, Fundraising, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Customer Service, Journalism, Facebook
Education
University of Scranton 2009 — 2011
MBA, Operations Management
University at Albany 1991 — 1992
M.P.A., Public Administration
Franklin & Marshall College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (BA), East Asian Studies
Freelance Musician and Educator January 1980 - Present
Drummer for Hip Pocket November 2007 - Present
Zondervan October 1982 - December 2012
Skills
Jazz, Band, Recording, Social Networking, Rock, Social Media, Music, Concerts, Drums, Social Media Marketing, Event Management
Education
Bucknell University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration
HarperCollins Christian Publishing September 2015 - Present
EDUStaff, LLC September 2014 - Present
RefuTea October 2013 - Present
Zondervan April 2015 - September 2015
MarshBerry May 2013 - January 2014
Georgetown Township November 2009 - November 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, English, Windows, Time Management, Recruiting, Human Resources, Leadership, Data Analysis
Education
Grand Valley State University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of English
David C Cook April 2003 - Present
Zondervan 2000 - 2003
Lemstone Books March 1998 - November 2000
Skills
Publishing, Books, Marketing Strategy
Education
Pennsyvannia State University 2002 — 2005
Letters, Arts, and Sciences
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1991 — 1993
Communications
Grand Valley State University 1985 — 1986
Art and Education
Calvin College 1983 — 1984
Art
Savvy Technical Solutions May 2012 - Present
Becky Bertram August 2008 - May 2012
Microsoft November 2007 - July 2008
Pentair July 2007 - November 2007
BT INS November 2006 - May 2007
Countrywide Financial Corporation March 2006 - September 2006
Connected Innovation June 2006 - June 2006
Clear Channel Communications September 2005 - November 2005
Zondervan March 2005 - September 2005
Wycliffe Bible Translators October 2004 - February 2005
Skills
ASP.NET, Microsoft Office..., Microsoft SQL Server, C#, Windows Sharepoint..., XML, VB.NET, XSL, HTML, Photoshop, SharePoint, .NET, Visual Studio, Software Development, Web Applications, Integration, CSS, IIS, SharePoint Designer, SOA, Microsoft Technologies, Windows, LINQ, Powershell, TFS, XSLT, T-SQL, WCF, ADO.NET, Web Services, Active Directory, SharePoint Server
Education
Calvin College 1995 — 1999
BA, German, Art History
Surprised by Hope June 2010 - Present
Cornerstone University December 2009 - Present
Cornerstone University August 2008 - Present
Zondervan 1997 - 2008
Skills
PMP, Project Management, Organizational..., Event Planning, Program Management, Non-profits, Leadership, Public Speaking
Education
University of Pheonix 2005 — 2008
Doctor of Business Administration, Global Business
Cornerstone University 2002 — 2004
Master of Management
Deluxe Media, Inc. f/k/a Deluxe Digital Studios, Inc. September 2014 - Present
HarperCollins Publishers June 2005 - September 2014
US Army June 2010 - February 2011
Zondervan 2006 - May 2010
Self 1975 - 2010
Scranton Cooperage September 2002 - June 2005
US Air Force August 2000 - September 2002
US Air Force August 1999 - August 2000
US Air Force June 1997 - August 1999
US Air Force May 1994 - June 1997
Skills
Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, Active Directory, C#, Security, Troubleshooting, AJAX, Visio, Project Management, .NET, System Administration, Software Project..., HTML, Content Management, Web Services, Team Leadership, VB.NET, Windows Server, SharePoint, XML
Education
Keystone College 2006 — 2009
Baccalaureate, Business Information Systems
Community College of the Air Force 1994 — 1995
Technical Training, Eloctronic Computer & Switching Systems - 2E2x1
Baker Publishing Group March 2014 - Present
Christian Reformed Church in North America November 2008 - February 2014
reMARKable Branding and Marketing Communications March 2008 - October 2008
Zondervan August 2005 - March 2008
Zondervan Publishers July 2004 - August 2005
Zondervan 2002 - 2004
Skills
Public Relations, Spokesperson, Budgets, Public Speaking, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Publishing, Advertising, Publicity, Event Planning, Blogging, Media Relations, Integrated Marketing, Nonprofits, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Market Research, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Sales, Internal Communications, Brand Management
Education
Calvin College 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Zondervan November 2003 - Present
NavPress July 2000 - August 2003
Scripture Press / Victor Books May 1983 - August 1996
Skills
Publishing, Published Author, Editorial, Books, Copy Editing, Publications, Online Publishing, Editing, Creative Writing, Content Management, Non-fiction, Proofreading, Copywriting, Content Development, Blogging, Public Relations
Education
Dallas Theological Seminary 1981 — 1983
Master of Arts (MA), Biblical Studies
Seton Hall University 1972 — 1976
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Gilson Graphics - Grand Rapids, MI February 2014 - Present
FiberMark May 2012 - January 2014
Color House Graphics March 2009 - April 2012
Dickinson Press Inc. July 2004 - September 2008
Custom Printers June 1996 - July 2004
Zondervan April 1994 - May 1996
Zondervan September 1991 - April 1994
Zondervan February 1987 - September 1991
Skills
Sales, Packaging, Sales Operations, Marketing, B2B, Publishing, Printing: digital, web..., Offset Printing, Purchasing, Management, Account Management, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Customer Service, Leadership, New Business Development, Advertising, Budgets, Digital Printing, Forecasting, Sales Management, Ebooks, Spiritual Gifts, Team Spirit, Facebook Fan Page..., International Sales
Education
Central Michigan University 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Owosso High School 1978 — 1981
High School Diploma
Zondervan July 2004 - May 2013
Zondervan February 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Budgets, Inventory Management, Product Cost Analysis, Spreadsheets, Ebooks, Management, Forecasting, Microsoft Office, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Purchasing, Event Planning, Analysis, Public Speaking, Team Building, Editing, Customer Service, Books, Leadership, Proofreading, Creative Writing, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Outlook, Publications, Advertising, Copy Editing, Social Networking, Adobe Acrobat, Publishing
Education
Grand Valley State University 2014 — 2016
Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.)
Calvin College
Bachelor of Science, International Relations
HarperCollins Publishers October 2012 - Present
Zondervan Publishers October 2011 - September 2012
Zondervan December 2005 - October 2011
Zondervan February 2004 - November 2005
Zondervan August 2003 - January 2004
PurpleCrayon Direct March 2003 - July 2003
Alexander Marketing Services July 2002 - February 2003
Ninth Brain January 2002 - June 2002
Skills
Publishing, Sales, Marketing Communications, Copywriting, Lead Generation, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Direct Sales, Relationship Marketing, Permission Marketing, Direct Response, Marketing, Content Marketing, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Microsoft Dynamics, CRM, Creative Direction, Excel Pivot, Sales Analysis, Books, Project Management, Product Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising, Press Releases, Forecasting, Direct Mail, B2B, Strategic Communications, Trade Shows, Cross-functional Team..., Event Planning, Analytics, Integrated Marketing, Brand Development, Leadership, Content Development, Remote Data Capture, Sales Operations, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Market Analysis, Publications, Online Marketing, Content Strategy, Market Planning, Content Management, Business Systems...
Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business 2006 — 2009
MBA, Marketing
Calvin College 1998 — 2002
BA, Business
Abbott Loop Christian School
Heritage Christian High School
Bloom in Words Editorial Services January 2007 - Present
Zondervan Publishers July 2011 - September 2011
Zondervan Publishers June 2010 - July 2011
Zondervan February 2010 - June 2010
Zondervan October 2008 - February 2010
Zondervan August 2007 - October 2008
Zondervan December 2006 - July 2007
Zondervan September 2004 - November 2006
Zondervan September 2003 - August 2004
Zondervan August 1994 - September 2003
Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Freelance Writing, Creative Writing, Proofreading, Publishing, Editorial, Books, Management, English grammar, Project Management, Line Editing, Content Management, Manuscript, Feature Articles, Content Development, Fiction, Social Media Marketing, Magazines, Publications, Copywriting, Manuscript Editing, Fiction Editing, Manuscript continuity, Feature Writing, Writing to client..., Ghostwriting, Content/Substantive..., Curriculum Editing, Ebooks, Online Publishing, Publicity, Web Content, Non-fiction, Published Author, Blogging
Education
Anderson University 1970 — 1973
BA, Social Work; Psychology
Asbury University 1969 — 1970
Aquinas College 1993 — 1994
Graduate management studies
Designvox May 2014 - Present
Merrell September 2011 - May 2014
Zondervan September 2007 - September 2011
Zondervan 2000 - 2007
Meijer 1997 - 2000
Skills
Design Thinking, Graphic Design, Design Strategy, Creative Strategy, Creative Direction, Packaging, Art Direction, Idea Generation, InDesign, User-centered Design, Web Design, User Experience, Strategy, Publishing, Product Marketing, Product Development, Marketing, Interaction Design, Innovation Management, Graphics, Editorial, Editing, Branding, Brand Development, Books, Art, Advertising
Education
Southfield Christian High School
Calvin College 1992 — 1997
BFA, Art
Illinois Institute of Technology 2011 — 2011
Design Summer Camp
Appropos October 2014 - Present
Zondervan March 2003 - June 2014
Skills
JavaScript, CSS, PHP, Programming, Software Engineering, ASP.NET, Web Development, .NET, Python, Java, HTML, C#
Education
Calvin College 1997 — 2002
BA, English
Zondervan May 1986 - Present
Skills
Publishing, Editorial, Books, Copy Editing
Education
Calvin College 1971 — 1975
Cherry Street Health Services July 2014 - Present
Family Christian February 2012 - January 2014
Family Christian Stores November 2009 - February 2012
Zondervan May 1989 - July 2008
Family Christian Stores September 1984 - May 1989
Family Christian Stores October 1979 - September 1984
Zondervan February 1978 - October 1979
Skills
Publishing, Management, Product Management, Leadership, Copywriting, Project Management, Training, Strategy, Merchandising, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Customer Service, Retail, Creative Direction, Email Marketing, Human Resources, Time Management, Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, IT Management
Education
* 1983 — 2013
Ferris State University 1976 — 1976
None, Took a few basic courses
Keypunch Academy - Trade School 1974 — 1974
Certificate of Completion, Keypunch/DataEntry Operations
Penguin Random House April 2015 - Present
David C Cook September 2010 - March 2015
Children's HopeChest May 2009 - September 2010
Zondervan 2008 - May 2009
WaterBrook Multnomah April 1997 - February 2008
CBA 1996 - 1997
Skills
Marketing, Publishing, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Email Marketing, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Content Development, Publicity, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Communications, Copywriting, Press Releases, Strategic Planning
Education
Converse College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and Business
Our Daily Bread Ministries September 2013 - Present
Zondervan February 2006 - June 2013
Zondervan (a Division of HarperCollins, Owned by NewsCorp) 2006 - June 2013
Davenport University May 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Database Management, Research, Editing, Customer Service, Publishing, Content Management, Electronic Resources, Proofreading, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Bibliographic..., Copy Cataloging, Original cataloging, Training, System Administration, Administrative...
Education
Wayne State University 2002 — 2005
MLIS, Library Information Science
Cedarville University 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching
HarperCollins Publishers September 2010 - Present
Thomas Nelson Publishers October 2005 - August 2010
Zondervan 2002 - 2005
Skills
Account Management, Social Media, Sales Management, Publishing, Sales, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Direct Sales, Event Planning, Books, Contract Negotiation, Salesforce.com, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Online Publishing, Market Research, New Media, Catalogs, Web Site Production, Guerrilla Marketing, Marketing, Brand Development, Email Marketing, Editing, Online Marketing, Advertising, Blogging, Publicity, Business Strategy, Key Account Development, Key Account Management, Leadership
Education
Central Michigan University 2000 — 2002
M.A. (a.b.t.), Interpersonal and Public Communications
Central Michigan University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Double Major: Interpersonal Communication and World Religions
Scheff Editorial May 2010 - Present
Zondervan January 2000 - May 2010
Education
Calvin College 1997 — 2000
Philosophy and English
ZONDERVAN ( HarperCollins / News Corp. ) September 2008 - Present
Zondervan Publishers February 2007 - September 2008
Zondervan December 2005 - December 2006
Zondervan Publishers May 2003 - December 2005
Skills
Editorial, Books, Content Management, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Editing, Marketing Communications, Proofreading, Blogging, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Microsoft Office,...
Education
Davenport University 2005 — 2008
MBA, Strategic Management
Calvin College 1999 — 2003
BA, Business
Flannel June 2010 - May 2012
Zondervan January 2009 - July 2010
Flannel August 2008 - January 2009
Zondervan September 2003 - August 2008
Skills
Copywriting, Editing, Proofreading, Publishing, Books, Copy Editing, Editorial, Publications, Project Management, Content Management
Education
Calvin College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, US History; Literature
PRO-VISION Video Systems June 2011 - Present
Zondervan June 2000 - May 2010
Zondervan June 2000 - September 2002
Skills
Layout, Art Direction, Logo Design, Publishing, Packaging, Creative Direction, Illustrator, InDesign, Typography, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Book Design, Brand Development, Catalogs, QuarkXPress, Copywriting, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing
Education
Calvin College 1996 — 2000
BA, Visual Communications
Harvard University 1999 — 1999
Professional Development Program, The Language of Design - Massimo Vignelli
Bethany Christian Services July 2013 - Present
Brilliance Audio November 2012 - July 2013
Zondervan Publishers 2009 - November 2012
Zondervan 2004 - 2009
Zondervan Publishers 2001 - 2004
Zondervan Publishers 2000 - 2001
Hart & Cooley October 1998 - July 2000
Skills
.Net, Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, ASP.NET MVC, Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS, Windows Server, JavaScript, VBScript, HTML, Architecture, .NET, Content Management, Project Server, Active Directory, C#, Leadership, Architectures, Visual Studio, Web Services, XML
Education
Dordt College 1996 — 2000
Management of Information Systems, Computer Science
Tyndale House Publishers April 2012 - Present
Tyndale House Publishers July 2005 - April 2012
Tyndale House Publishers December 1998 - July 2005
Zondervan December 1995 - December 1998
Bob Siemon Designs December 1994 - December 1995
Skills
Non-fiction, Publishing, Copywriting, Public Relations, Advertising, Writing, Marketing Strategy, Packaging, Publicity, Promotions, Online Marketing, Product Development, Corporate Communications, Product Marketing, Budgeting, Strategic Partnerships, Fiction, Blogging, Video, Media Relations, Budgets, Brand Development, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Media Planning, Publications, Published Author, Newsletters, Trade Shows, Event Management, Online Publishing, Press Releases, Social Networking, Email Marketing, Editing, Books, Marketing Communications, Content Strategy, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Web Content, Editorial, Digital Media, Facebook, Online Advertising, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Content Development
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts, Communications and Public Relations
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor's degree, Communications, Marketing and Public Relations
Oliver Packaging and Equipment Company August 2011 - Present
Zondervan 2009 - July 2011
Herman Miller, Inc. 2007 - 2009
Herman Miller 2004 - 2007
Herman Miller 2000 - 2004
Haworth April 1998 - July 2000
Skills
Credit, Invoicing, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Customer Service, Credit Management, Accounts Receivable, Process Improvement
Education
Davenport University 1999 — 2003
Business Managment and Human Resource
Zondervan November 2003 - Present
Zondervan (a Division of HarperCollins, Owned by NewsCorp) 2003 - Present
Youth Specialties/Zondervan 2003 - Present
Education
Fuller Theological Seminary 1994 — 1998
Dematic November 2013 - Present
Zondervan September 2003 - May 2013
Rasmussen Roofing & Siding May 2001 - September 2003
Custer, Grand Rapids September 1998 - May 2001
Skills
Purchasing, Contract Negotiation, Product Development, Negotiation, Supply Management, Sales, Project Management, Project Coordination, Inventory Control, Inventory Management, Inventory Analysis, International, Problem Solving, Product Cost Analysis, Performance Management, Management, Supplier Negotiation
Education
Davenport University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Zondervan November 2008 - Present
Gospel Communications International March 2000 - November 2008
Education
The University of Chicago 1999 — 2000
MA, Ancient Mediterranean World
Calvin College 1993 — 1997
B.A., History
Our Daily Bread Ministries April 2007 - Present
Zondervan October 2005 - December 2006
Zondervan Corp. January 2005 - October 2005
Skills
Product Development, Publishing, Graphic Design, Contract Negotiation, Team Management, Business Strategy, International Business, Books, Direct Mail, Logo Design, Television, Brand Development, Copywriting, Packaging, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Promotions, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, E-commerce, Budget Management, Creative Development, Ideation, Public Speaking, Creative Direction, InDesign
Education
Calvin College 1991 — 1995
CU*Answers September 2010 - September 2012
Forest Hills Public Schools December 2002 - August 2010
Forest Hills Public Schools May 1999 - December 2002
Forest Hills Public Schools June 1998 - May 1999
Forest Hills Public Schools September 1991 - June 1998
Zondervan September 1982 - February 1984
Xerox April 1980 - September 1982
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Editing, Microsoft Excel
Education
Cornerstone University 1975 — 1979
BA, Business
Zondervan October 1989 - Present
Skills
Publishing, Books, Copywriting, Content Development, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Direct Marketing, Project Planning, Project Management, Department Budgeting, Budget Reconciliation, Strategic Planning, Media Buying, Creative Strategy, Supervisory Experience, Website Development, Online Advertising, Creative Direction, Strategy, Online Publishing, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Leadership, Brand Development, Content Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Product Development, Digital Marketing, Content Management, Online Marketing, Ebooks, Digital Strategy, Blogging, Academic Publishing, Web Content, Content Marketing
Education
Calvin College 1985 — 1989
Bachlor of Arts, Marketing
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. June 2014 - Present
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. September 2011 - June 2014
Private Investment February 2004 - February 2014
BISSELL Homecare, Inc. October 2008 - September 2011
Zondervan November 2004 - October 2008
Zondervan June 2002 - November 2004
Zondervan March 2002 - May 2002
Gill Industries June 1999 - February 2002
Education
Grand Valley State University 2003 — 2005
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance/Economics
Davenport University 1999 — 2002
BSA, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Davenport University 1999 — 2002
BSA, Business Administration and Management, General
Go the Distance Ministries, Inc February 2006 - Present
Zondervan (a Division of HarperCollins, Owned by NewsCorp) 2002 - 2006
Zondervan 2002 - 2006
Harper Collins 2002 - 2006
Family Christian Stores 1991 - 2001
Skills
Publishing, Counseling, Coaching, Published Author, Public Speaking, Psychotherapy, Discipleship, Blogging, Advertising, Editing, Executive Coaching, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Spiritual Direction, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Social Media
Education
Central Michigan University 1986 — 1990
BS, Communications, Management
Lyn Cryderman May 2007 - Present
Zondervan June 1990 - April 2007
Christianity Today 1985 - 1991
Skills
Writing, Editing, Idea Generation, Speech Writing, Books, Non-fiction, Publishing, Ghostwriting, Content Creation, Photography, Web Content, Published Author, Copy Editing, Social Media, Publications, Fiction, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, Content Strategy, Editorial, Copywriting, Magazines, Storytelling, Blogging, Content Development
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1974 — 1975
M.A., English literature
Spring Arbor University 1967 — 1971
B.A., English
Zondervan September 2002 - Present
Family Christian Stores 2000 - 2002
Far East Russia Bible College 1995 - 1998
Education
Grand Rapids Theological Seminary 1998 — 2002
MTS, Theology and New Testament
Khabarovsk State Pedagogical University 1991 — 1995
BA, English
Blink YA Books April 2013 - Present
Zondervan November 2008 - Present
Zondervan Publishing 2008 - Present
Zondervan May 2008 - November 2008
Zondervan March 2006 - May 2008
Zondervan December 2004 - March 2006
Skills
product development, writing, substantive/macro..., Publishing, Books, Editorial, Proofreading, Publications, Copywriting, Non-fiction, Creative Writing, Online Publishing, Blogging, Content Development, Freelance Writing, Fiction, Content Management, Web Content, Manuscript, Line Editing, Product Development, Copy Editing, Event Management, Editing, Writing, Novels, Ebooks, Academic Publishing, Short Stories, Ghostwriting, Storytelling, Creative Direction, Publicity, Book Reviews, Feature Articles, Fiction Writing, Content Strategy
Education
Calvin College 2000 — 2004
BA, English/Psychology
Unity Christian High School 1996 — 2000
diploma with honors
Zondervan Payroll AdministratorZondervan PublishersSeptember 1999 - April 2002
Education
Central Michigan University 1993 — 1997
Business Adminstration, Human Resources
Bible Gateway, HarperCollins Christian Publishing August 2010 - Present
Bible Gateway May 2009 - August 2010
Zondervan March 2005 - May 2009
Zondervan December 1999 - March 2005
Zondervan September 1998 - December 1999
Zondervan July 1997 - September 1998
Zondervan October 1995 - July 1997
Skills
Writing, Project Management, User Interface Design, Content Management, Product Development, Creative Direction, Editorial, Leadership, Management, Marketing Strategy, Graphic Design, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising, Social Media, Publishing, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, Online Marketing, Copywriting, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing
Education
Grand Valley State University 1991 — 1995
BS
HarperCollins Christian Publishing August 2015 - Present
Zondervan March 2010 - August 2015
Zondervan October 2008 - March 2010
Zondervan May 2006 - October 2008
Zondervan May 2005 - May 2006
Cutlerville Christian Schools April 1996 - July 1997
Christian Reformed Home Missions June 1990 - February 1996
Skills
Publishing, Editing, Writing, Books, Copy Editing, Product Management, Proofreading, Editorial, Publications, Creative Writing, Content Management, Project Management, Content Development, Organized with Strong..., Eye for Details, Bible, Non-fiction, Editorial Project..., Writing Skills, Goal Oriented, Problem Solving, Highly Reliable, Creative Direction, Line Editing, Marketing Copy, Product Development, Manuscript, Intellectually Curious, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Content Strategy, Web Content, Freelance Writing, Publicity, Copywriting, Magazines, Academic Publishing, Blogging, Newsletters
Education
Pace University 2010 — 2016
Masters, Publishing
Graham School, University of Chicago 2009 — 2013
Certificate, Editing
Davenport University
Bachelor's, Business Administration
South Christian High School 1985 — 1988
Dutton Christian School
zondervan August 1984 - Present
ZONDERVAN ( HarperCollins / News Corp. ) 1984 - Present
Education
Davenport University
Business
Zondervan November 2008 - Present
Gospel Communications International January 2007 - November 2008
ddm marketing & communications 2001 - 2007
Skills
Linux, Amazon Web Services, Elasticsearch, Nginx, Apache, Puppet, MySQL, Git, Ruby, Shell Scripting, LVM, Rsync, HAProxy, OpenVPN, Netfilter, Bind, PHP, Perl, System Administration, Bash, Open Source, Python, LDAP, Ubuntu, Linux server..., RedHat, Debian, CentOS, Agile, Cloud Computing, PF, FreeBSD, Open Source Platforms, Amazon Web Services...
Education
Calvin College 1995 — 2001
BA.CPSC, Computer Science, Business
Zondervan November 2010 - Present
Zondervan Publishers May 2008 - November 2010
Charleston County School District September 2006 - January 2008
American Project & Repair 2005 - 2006
Skills
Publishing
Education
Colorado Technical University 2005 — 2008
BSBA, Information Technology & Human Resources
Palo Alto Software May 2014 - Present
Harvest House Publishers December 2012 - February 2014
Zondervan Publishers December 2010 - November 2012
Zondervan June 2009 - December 2010
Hanon McKendry September 2010 - November 2010
Zondervan October 2008 - August 2010
International Steward May 2008 - October 2008
Macatawa Bank August 2005 - August 2008
Cornerstone University August 2005 - February 2006
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Marketing Communications, Social Media, SEO, Digital Marketing, Creative Direction, Marketing, Graphic Design, InDesign, Strategy, Content Management, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Social Media Marketing, Logo Design, Nonprofits, Email Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Publishing, E-commerce, Sales
Education
Cornerstone University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing, International Business
Zondervan January 2008 - May 2008
Grand Rapids Magazine August 2007 - December 2007
Education
Calvin College 2005 — 2009
Calvin College February 2015 - Present
Davenport University February 2006 - January 2015
St. Mary's Health Care May 2011 - July 2011
Zondervan January 2005 - May 2005
Zondervan July 2004 - January 2005
Zondervan November 2003 - July 2004
Steelcase, Inc. November 1994 - April 1998
Steelcase, Inc. September 1992 - October 1994
Steelcase, Inc. March 1988 - September 1992
Skills
Employee Relations, Organizational..., Higher Education, Human Resources, Resume Writing, Administration, Time Management, PeopleSoft, Interviews, Administrative..., Payroll, New Hire Orientations, Conflict Resolution, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Office, Coordinating Events, Data Entry, Training
Education
Davenport University 2008 — 2011
MBA, Human Resource Management
Ferris State University 1979 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Administrative Services
Ferris State University 1979 — 1981
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Legal Secretary
Zondervan September 2007 - Present
Holy Family Parish, Caledonia August 1999 - September 2007
Ryan, Podein & Joyce, P.C. July 1986 - January 1995
Skills
Data Entry, Administrative..., Proofreading, Office Administration, Editing, Event Planning, Outlook, Travel Planning, PowerPoint, Online Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Organizational..., Confidentiality, Expense Reports, Highly detail oriented, Planning..., Multi Tasking, Appointment Scheduling, Meet Deadlines
Education
Grand Rapids Community College
iSB Global January 2011 - Present
Thomas Nelson Publishers 2001 - 2004
Word Pub/Tommy Nelson/JCountryman/Rutledge Hill Press 1998 - 2001
Nelson-Word Publishing Group 1995 - 1997
Word Publishing 1989 - 1994
Zondervan 1983 - 1989
Education
Bob Jones University 1971 — 1975
BS, Business
Henika District Library Administrative Assistant to District ManagerBarnes & NobleSeptember 1998 - June 2005
Zondervan July 1990 - July 1995
Education
Calvin College 1980 — 1983
BA, Elementary Education
Zondervan July 2007 - Present
Zondervan February 2004 - June 2007
Zondervan September 1988 - January 2004
Education
Davenport University
attended classes
Rivertown Finance July 2005 - Present
Zondervan January 2005 - January 2008
Skills
Budgets, Accounting, Business Planning, Small Business, Forecasting, Bookkeeping, Financial Reporting, Management, Leadership, Payroll, Marketing, Access, Finance, Financial Statements, Training
Education
Calvin College 1998 — 2002
Bachelors, Accountancy
Zondervan Executive Assistant Church EngagementZondervan
Education
Davenport University
Assoc, Business
Zondervan Publishers May 2010 - Present
Zondervan November 2009 - February 2010
Zondervan June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Publishing, Press Releases, Editing, Public Relations, Publicity, Media Relations, Ap Style
Education
Ferris State University 2005 — 2010
BS in Business, Public Relations, Marketing
Reed City high school
Zondervan April 2010 - October 2012
Zondervan April 2008 - April 2010
Zondervan April 1998 - April 2007
Zondervan Publishers March 1995 - April 1998
Skills
Publishing, Marketing, Books, Editorial, Leadership, Copy Editing, Marketing Communications, Content Development, Publications, Web Content, Online Publishing, Budgets, Project Management, Content Management, Ebooks, Editing, Content Strategy, Creative Writing, Press Releases, Magazines, Creative Direction, Online Marketing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Social Media, Email Marketing, Copywriting, Proofreading, Publicity, Social Networking, Newsletters, Published Author, Academic Publishing, Management, Freelance Writing, Web Content Management, Brand Development, Executive...
Education
Davenport University
Zondervan September 2009 - Present
Zondervan Publishers August 1994 - September 1999
Education
Calvin College 1986 — 1989
B.A., English
Thomas Nelson Publishers 2012 - Present
Shoreline Church December 2009 - Present
Baker Publishing Group 2008 - Present
Zondervan 1992 - Present
Skills
Publishing, Spiritual Direction, Preaching, Theology, Religion, Editing, Youth Ministry, Pastoral Care, Published Author, Biblical Studies, Books, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Non-fiction, Leadership Development, Pastoral Counseling, Evangelism, Newsletters, Publicity, Community Outreach, Publications, Religious Studies, Volunteer Management, Discipleship, Teaching, Missions, History, Philosophy of Religion, Blogging, Motivational Speaking, Nonprofits, Church Events, Fundraising, Online Publishing, Leadership, Copy Editing, Ebooks, Bible, Freelance Writing, Fiction, Book Reviews, Proofreading, Manuscript, Novels, Creative Writer, Fiction Writing, Copywriting, Poetry, Storytelling, Retreats
Education
Western Theological Seminary 1991 — 1995
Doctor of Ministry
Fuller Theological Seminary 1984 — 1987
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Bible/Biblical Studies
Azusa Pacific University 1983 — 1984
BA Religion and Bible, Bible/Biblical Studies
Wheaton College 1982 — 1983
Zondervan Publishers December 1982 - December 2007
Zondervan 1982 - 2007
Skills
Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Organizational..., Employee Benefits, Publishing, Editing, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Copy Editing, Talent Management, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, Resume Writing, Public Speaking, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Marketing Communications
Education
Anderson University 1967 — 1971
B.A., Business Education