Taylor Donovan

Graduate Assistant at Kent State University Athletics
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater Cleveland

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Experience

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Graduate Assistant
      • Aug 2021 - Present
    • Entertainment
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lift Department Supervisor
      • 2017 - Present

      - Manage a team of 12-16 lift operators daily - Determine operating schedule and set staff rotations - Identify department staffing needs- Help approve shift trades for a department of 100 plus employees- First point of contact for resort incident reports and conflicts- Identify and assess hazardous areas and perform necessary safety precautions

    • Lift Operator
      • Jan 2015 - Present

      - Operated chairlift- Ensured guests were properly loaded, secured and unloaded safely in chair lift - Maintained & groomed loading and unloading grounds

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Board Member
      • Sep 2019 - Jun 2021

      Donovan’s Kids Camp is a nonprofit organization that empowers amputee children, kids with orthopedic differences or spina bifida, and U.S. veterans’ children to come together to discover how their differences make them both unique and still just regular kids. Through a FREE summer camp experience, our kids learn invaluable life skills that help them to engage, challenge and achieve.

    • Marketing Assistant
      • Apr 2018 - Sep 2019

      - Enterprised and created marketing collateral for camp- Attended marketing tabling events- Assisted in the creation of daily camp program outline- Photographed and edited images of camp activities

    • Graphic Designer
      • Feb 2019 - May 2020

      - Enterprise, create and plan digital and print graphics marketing material for the football program - Design and produce graphics marketing material to be used on all social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram) to enhance the football brand - Assist in the production of specific recruit centered football graphics - Assist Director of Player Personnel with Recruiting activities - Collaborate with the design team to maintain project management schedules, database, and forecasts - Shoot and edit practice and game day images - Assist in setting up lighting and backdrops for players and recruit photoshoots - Shoot and edit player and recruit photos Show less

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Adventure Center Trip Leader
      • Aug 2017 - May 2020

      - Lead students/ community members on multi-day outdoor recreation trips - Complete risk management assessment prior to every trip- Enterprise trip locations, planning, and execution of trips- Plan, budget and shop for food and gear for all trips- Oversee overall safety and first aid needs of trip guests- Drive mini-bus to trip location with all participants

    • Crooked River Adventures Supervisor
      • May 2017 - May 2020

      - Book kayaking and paddle-boarding trips - Execute daily monetary transactions - Resolve conflicts with customers- Teach kayaking/ paddling basics and safety to patrons - Drive mini-bus with patrons and the kayak trailer

    • Adventure Center Kayak and SUP (Stand-up Paddle Board) Instructor
      • 2017 - May 2020

      - Plan kayaking and paddle boarding programs- Teach kayaking and SUP skills- Educate paddlers on risks to ensure safety- Lead kayak roll clinic

    • Adventure Center Rock Wall and Rental Center Specialist (Supervisor)
      • 2017 - May 2020

      - Manage rock wall staff- Inspect, clean and maintain wall and gear- Respond to emergencies at the wall- Teach climbing basics and belay climbers- Sole Supervisor for outdoor equipment rental center- Perform equipment safety inspections, repairs, and replacement - Train rental center staff- Clean, organize and inventory rental center gear and storage room

Education

  • Kent State University
    Master of Science - MS, User Experience Design
    2021 - 2023
  • Kent State University
    Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Design and Visual Communications, General
    2016 - 2020
  • Kent State University
    Minor, Park Management
    2017 - 2020

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