Jan Marie Locket

Creative and strategic marketing communications professional with experience developing compelling digital and print content, multimedia communications, and brand-focused materials for businesses, educational organizations, and community audiences. Skilled in visual storytelling through photography, videography, graphic design, publications, social media, website management, and digital communications. Experienced collaborating with executive leadership, educators, project teams, and community stakeholders to create clear, engaging messaging and successfully manage projects from concept through completion.

Administrative Secretary / Receptionist - Educational Service Unit 7 - Columbus, NE

(2025-01 - 2026-12)

Led internal communications, marketing, and graphic design initiatives supporting executive leadership, department directors, and K-12 school districts.

• Created internal newsletters, press releases, strategic planning presentations, social media content, photography, digital signage, training materials, branded communications, and informational graphics
• Managed website content, signage, promotional materials, and accessibility compliance
• Coordinated the Annual Board Recognition Banquet, including event logistics and design/production of a 40-page program

Marketing / Project Manager - BonnaVilla (Chief Industries) - Aurora, NE

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Led marketing and communications initiatives supporting sales, builder relations, recruitment, and brand awareness.

• Managed website content, CRM database, HubSpot campaigns, social media, photography, videography, product materials, and digital/print marketing collateral
• Developed campaigns, trade show exhibits, event materials, signage, and branded communications for major events, including the State Fair and Husker Harvest Days
• Partnered with Human Resources on employee branding initiatives and internal campaigns

Director of Marketing / Business Development - THK Associates, Inc. - Aurora, CO

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Led marketing, business development, and public involvement initiatives in collaboration with executive leadership and project teams.

• Managed digital communications, website content, photography, videography, marketing collateral, project graphics, and proposal development for planning, design, and market analysis projects

Graphic Designer – Special Projects - UCHealth Anschutz Medical Campus - Aurora, CO

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

Collaborated with the Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Advancement to design donor communications.

• Designed a Doctors Without Borders promotional flyer and board appreciation materials

Administrative Assistant – Marketing / Development Multimedia Designer - Denver Area Council, BSA & Colorado Adventure Point

(2013-01 - 2018-12)

Supported executive leadership and departments through marketing, fundraising, and communications initiatives.

• Developed branding, advertising, signage, website content, sponsorship materials, and digital/print campaigns
• Managed creative resources, including a team of student designers, programmers, and videographers
• Contributed to Spanish-language outreach materials for the seven-county metropolitan area

Graphic Designer - Taggart Advertising Agency

(1998-01 - 2012-12)

Led a team of designers creating national advertising campaigns focused on brand identity, visual communication, and custom illustration.

• Developed marketing materials for healthcare organizations, including Platte Valley Medical Center, QLM, and Life Care Centers

Marketing Coordinator - EDAW | AECOM

(1999-01 - 2009-12)

Provided firmwide marketing, graphic design, photography, environmental graphics, and proposal support for energy, water, environmental, planning, and design projects.

• Collaborated with principals and project managers across multiple national offices to develop client-focused marketing materials and project communications

B.A - Graphic Design - The Colorado Institute of Art (1999-01 - 1999-12)

Certificate - Web Design & Programming - The Colorado Institute of Art (2011-01 - 2011-12)