Dean Powers
Wauseon,OH
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Musician
Self-employed
- Performed live at local venues, showcasing musical versatility and stage presence.
- Collaborated with other musicians to create harmonious arrangements and improve performance quality.
- Developed promotional materials, leveraging social media platforms to increase visibility and audience reach.
- Engaged with fans through interactive online content, fostering community and loyalty among followers.
- Analyzed audience feedback to refine setlists and enhance overall concert experiences.
- Expanded musical repertoire through exploration of diverse genres, styles, and techniques.
- Scheduled rehearsals with other musicians and choirs.
- Elevated performance quality by consistently practicing and refining individual skills on various instruments.
- Performed in 400+ shows.
Computer Graphic Artist
Projections, Inc
- Created digital illustrations for marketing campaigns, enhancing visual appeal and brand consistency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop graphics for product presentations and promotional materials.
- Improved client satisfaction by creating visually appealing and user-friendly designs for websites and marketing materials.
- Take rough diagrams provided by clients and shape them into polished technical product illustrations
- Create slide presentations by formatting typographic layouts and backgrounds, incorporating created diagrams and illustrations
Maintenance/custodial
Davis University
Toledo, OH
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Operated cleaning equipment to maintain campus facilities and ensure safety standards.
- Conducted routine inspections of buildings to identify maintenance needs and report issues promptly.
- Assisted in organizing supply inventory for efficient access and reduced downtime during tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective cleaning schedules and workflows for optimal productivity.
- Trained new custodial staff on safety protocols and operational procedures for equipment usage.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to changing priorities and taking on additional tasks as needed.
- Facilitated smooth operations for staff members by promptly addressing requests for maintenance support or repairs.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
Police Officer
Toledo Police Department
Toledo, OH
12.1994 - 03.2008
- Enforced traffic regulations to ensure public safety and compliance.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter crime and maintain community order.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and support.
- Prepared detailed incident reports documenting findings and actions taken.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Ohio National Guard
Walbridge, OH
11.1986 - 11.1993
- Enforced traffic regulations to ensure public safety and compliance.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter crime and maintain community order.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and support.
- Prepared detailed incident reports documenting findings and actions taken.
Illustrator/Layout Artist
The Lion Store
Toledo, OH
10.1983 - 03.1990
- Ensured consistency in branding across all visual elements and promotional displays.
- Assisted in developing layout concepts that align with current retail trends and consumer preferences.
- Conducted quality checks on printed materials to maintain high standards of accuracy and presentation.
- Adapted quickly to feedback, revising designs to meet project requirements efficiently.
- Provided product illustrations in various media including airbrush, watercolor and pencils.
- Met regularly with merchandisers and buyers to determine how to most effectively design ads using limited space.
Education
Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement
Toledo Police Academy
Perrysburg, OHBachelor of Arts - Illustration
The Columbus College Of Art And Design
Columbus, OHHeavy Construction Equipment Repairer - 62B10 -
United States Army Basic Training
Ft. Leonard Wood, MOTimeline
Maintenance/custodial
Davis University
01.2025 - 04.2026
Police Officer
Toledo Police Department
12.1994 - 03.2008
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Ohio National Guard
11.1986 - 11.1993
Illustrator/Layout Artist
The Lion Store
10.1983 - 03.1990
Musician
Self-employed
Computer Graphic Artist
Projections, Inc
Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement
Toledo Police Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Illustration
The Columbus College Of Art And Design
Heavy Construction Equipment Repairer - 62B10 -
United States Army Basic Training