Jeffrey A Tonjes
Napoleon,OH
Summary
Dedicated prevention educator with expertise in mental health and substance use education, promoting social-emotional wellness. Collaborated with schools and community partners to enhance support systems and strengthen community resources. Developed outreach initiatives that build resilience and coping skills among youth and families, increasing awareness of early intervention strategies.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Prevention Specialist
Maumee Valley Guidance Center
02.2026 - Current
- Collaborated with schools, local agencies, and community partners to identify needs and strengthen community supports
- Provided outreach and education to build resilience and coping skills while increasing early intervention awareness for youth and families.
- Delivered evidence-based prevention education to enhance mental health, substance-use prevention, and social-emotional wellness
Fountain City Amphitheater Coordinator (part-time)
City of Bryan
03.2021 - Current
- Researches and organizes acts and events for the summer season including the hiring of talent and technical support
- Researched and organized acts and events for summer season, hiring talent and coordinating technical support
- Wrote grants for sponsorships and improvements, securing funding and managing summer budget
- Provided excellent customer service to community and businesses, fostering positive relationships
- Facilitated communication between organization and media representatives.
Freelance Graphic Designer, Webmaster, and Photographer
01.2000 - Current
- Managed the websites and graphics for the following non-profit organizations
- Maumee Valley Civic Theater (www.mvctohio.org) and The Cause Foundation (www.thecausefoundation.org)
- Created brand graphics for employer marketing campaigns and internal communications.
- Developed print layouts for brochures, flyers, posters, and presentation materials.
- Designed digital assets for social media, web banners, and email outreach.
Reporter/Photographer
The Bryan Times
08.2024 - 02.2026
- Reported on news and events throughout Williams County and educated the community.
- Reported local news for Bryan Times readers across communities and schools.
- Interviewed sources and gathered facts for breaking news and feature stories.
- Wrote clear articles under tight newsroom deadlines and AP style.
Candy Cane Spinner
Spangler Candy Company
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Collected completed batches from cooks for processing.
- Facilitated communication between cooks, robot operators, management, and production teams to ensure smooth operations
- Communicate between cooks, robot operators, management and production
- Coached, mentored, and trained 3rd shift cane spinners to enhance skill development
Admissions Registration Clerk (Outpatient and ER)
Henry County Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Registered and greeted patients for procedures, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations
- Delivered excellent customer service to diverse clientele, enhancing patient experience
- Produced high-quality copies of documents for office use
- Coach, mentor, and head trainer of other clerks
- Coached, mentored, and trained clerks, fostering skill development and team collaboration
Lead Flight Attendant (Laid off During Covid)
United Airlines
03.2006 - 03.2021
- Ensured passenger cabin safety and comfort.
- Facilitated communication between Flight Deck and Flight Attendants during flights
- Coached and mentored fellow Flight Attendants to enhance service quality
- Provide excellent customer service
Communication Director
United Master Executive Council, Association of Flight Attendants (AFA- CWA)
07.2011 - 06.2016
- Engage and inform over 25,000 Members (United Airlines Flight Attendants) in current AFA-CWA issues via weekly E-Lines, website, organizing high-profile events, and other communication materials
- Facilitated communication with media representatives to address inquiries and provide information.
- Maintained the unitedafa.org website and social media accounts.
- Assisted in developing negotiations website, newsletter, and training materials to support member engagement
- Instrumental in our 10-Year Remembrance of September 11th
- Managed budgeting processes to allocate resources effectively across projects.
Marketing and Operations Director
First Aid Water Lorton, Virginia
06.2010 - 12.2012
- Managed day-to-day operations.
- Served as media liaison to coordinate press relations and enhance brand visibility
- Facilitated communication between the media and the organization
Education
Certified Instructor -
Mental Health First Aid
05.2026 - 09.2026
Certified Instructor -
QPR
08.2026 - 09.2026
Certified Instructor -
W.I.S.E.
08.2026 - 09.2026
Certified Instructor -
Botvins Life Skills
08.2026 - 09.2026
OCPS-RA (waiting On A Certificate Approval) -
Ohio Department
03.2026 - 09.2026
Bachelor of Arts -
Barat College DePaul University
Lake Forest, ILDiploma -
Napoleon High School
Napoleon, OHSkills
- Prevention education
- Youth Empowerment
- Community outreach
- Grant writing
- Program evaluation
- Outreach planning
- Suicide prevention
- Substance education
- Digital Content Creation
- Website Management
- WordPress
- Visual Communication
- Visual Storytelling
- Publication Design
- Social media
- Training material creation
- Training delivery
- Youth Program Coordination
- Community Partnerships
- Audio-Visual Coordination
- Microsoft Word
- Program Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Public speaking
- Leadership
- Resource coordination
- Resource networking
- Organization
- Life skills
- Outreach activities
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Outreach activities
- Communication skills
- Life skills
Volunteer Positions
Maumee Valley Civic Theater (MVCT), President/Director, 2017-01, Present, Directs and plans set/costumes/lights for musicals/plays, Run day-to-day operations of the organization, Represent MVCT in the Ohio Community Theater Association, Liaison for Media Inquiries, Budgeting, Organizing Henry County Christmas Parade (5+ years), Provide excellent customer service, Creates and distributes all communication material and social media accounts, Create Fundraising Plans and events to raise funds
Timeline
Certified Instructor -
QPR
08.2026 - 09.2026
Certified Instructor -
W.I.S.E.
08.2026 - 09.2026
Certified Instructor -
Botvins Life Skills
08.2026 - 09.2026
Certified Instructor -
Mental Health First Aid
05.2026 - 09.2026
OCPS-RA (waiting On A Certificate Approval) -
Ohio Department
03.2026 - 09.2026
Prevention Specialist
Maumee Valley Guidance Center
02.2026 - Current
Reporter/Photographer
The Bryan Times
08.2024 - 02.2026
Candy Cane Spinner
Spangler Candy Company
09.2022 - 06.2024
Fountain City Amphitheater Coordinator (part-time)
City of Bryan
03.2021 - Current
Admissions Registration Clerk (Outpatient and ER)
Henry County Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2022
Communication Director
United Master Executive Council, Association of Flight Attendants (AFA- CWA)
07.2011 - 06.2016
Marketing and Operations Director
First Aid Water Lorton, Virginia
06.2010 - 12.2012
Lead Flight Attendant (Laid off During Covid)
United Airlines
03.2006 - 03.2021
Freelance Graphic Designer, Webmaster, and Photographer
01.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts -
Barat College DePaul University
Diploma -
Napoleon High School