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He is strongest at connecting an initial vision to practical execution: developing concepts, coordinating logistics and partners, curating content, and building visual and digital materials that communicate a brand or event’s story\. At Magickal Michigan Events, Justin helps deliver the Peace, Love & Hippies Festival in Houghton Lake and Lapeer, Michigan the statewide Witches Weekend and collaborations with local organizations\. His background also includes production design for printing and newspaper advertising, hospitality administration, retail operations, and training and new\-store\-opening work in food service\. Justin holds an A\.A\.S\. in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh–Online Division and massage\-therapy training from the Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer, Michigan\. He is also a professional tarot reader with more than 20 years of experience and is consolidating his multidisciplinary practice around his creative identity, Magick Man\. ## Services - Digital Marketing - Social Media - Film Production - Customer Relationship Management \(CRM\) - Creative Direction - Graphic Design - Wellness - Educational Leadership - Social Media Marketing - Employee Training - Strategic Hiring - New Store Openings - Operations Management - Onboarding - ADP Payroll - Aloha - Direct Sales - Sales Presentations - Photoshop - Microsoft Office ## Highlights - Co\-founded and co\-organizes Magickal Michigan Events, coordinating community\-focused gatherings across Michigan\. - Helps deliver the Peace, Love & Hippies Festival in Houghton Lake and Lapeer, Michigan\. - Helps deliver the statewide Witches Weekend and collaborations with local organizations\. - Coordinates events from concept development and planning through execution and post\-event evaluation\. - Builds event partnerships, manages logistics, curates content, and supports welcoming, inclusive event environments\. - Brings more than 20 years of experience across creativity, technology, storytelling, marketing, and soulful experience\. - Works across graphic design, web design, video editing, media, branding, social media strategy, and event coordination\. - Designed and adapted forms and documents for a broad client base as a Graphic Designer and Production Artist at Page One Printing\. - Used Adobe Creative Suite for concept design, image processing, and typography at Page One Printing\. - Contributed web design and internet marketing that broadened Page One Printing’s digital presence\. - Created print and digital identity materials at Page One Printing, including business cards, newsletters, specialized forms, labels, branding, and logo design\. - Created weekly print advertisements for local businesses and advertisers as part of the Tri\-City Times graphic design and production team\. - Used image processing, InDesign layout, Publisher, and Photoshop editing to produce Tri\-City Times advertising and editorial materials\. - Managed client\-specific design revisions while meeting the fast\-paced publication schedule at Tri\-City Times\. - Oversaw daily retail operations as Assistant Store Manager at rue21, including shifts, opening and closing procedures, loss prevention, safety, payroll, onboarding, and sales\. - Trained and coached rue21 team members and developed window and floor displays, store layouts, and signage\. - Led rue21 initiatives to improve sales, surpass the prior year’s performance, and establish team incentives and goals\. - Served on Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill’s Training Manager and New Store Opening Team, supporting new\-store franchising efforts\. - Led hands\-on training at Garbanzo in customer service, safety, ServSafe standards, sanitation, inventory, food rotation, and POS operations\. - Supported location\-based marketing, strategic hiring, daily operations, sales, and customer issue resolution at Garbanzo\. - Worked as an Administrative Assistant at Cut River Grille\. - Earned an A\.A\.S\. in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh–Online Division in 2012\. - Completed Certified Massage Therapist training at the Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer, Michigan, in 2014, including deep\-tissue massage, sports massage, reiki, and essential\-oil therapy\. - Has been a professional tarot reader for more than 20 years\. - Is building an independent creative practice and original IP around the Magick Man identity\. - Is developing three case studies over the next 6–12 months: event, creative\-brand, and original\-IP case studies with clear outcomes\. - Has extensive direct experience with audiences, clients, vendors, performers, businesses, and event organizers\. - A long\-term theatre\-company client reported that Justin proactively created PR and content, promoted and upsold events without being asked, and significantly boosted event visibility\. - Kristina Lakey, who has hired Justin for approximately eight or nine years, described him as reliable, prepared, easy to work with, and recommendable to others\. ## Experience - **Event Coordinator & Co\-Founder at Magickal Michigan Events** (2016\-10\-01–present) — Event coordinator, co\-organizer, and co\-founder for Magickal Michigan Events, I play a pivotal role in bringing to life diverse gatherings that resonate with the spirit of community, creativity, and shared experiences\. Our flagship events, including the Peace, Love & Hippies Festival in Houghton Lake and Lapeer, Michigan, and the statewide Witches Weekend, along with numerous collaborations with local organizations, embody our commitment to celebrating unique cultural moments\. My responsibilities encompass everything from initial concept development and planning to on\-the\-day execution and post\-event evaluation\. By fostering partnerships, managing logistics, curating content, and ensuring a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, I aim to create memorable events that not only entertain but also inspire and connect our vibrant communities across Michigan\. - **Administrative Assistant at Cut River Grille** (2024\-03\-01–2025\-05\-01) - **Graphics & Web Design \- Production Artist at Page One Printing** (2015\-03\-01–2016\-04\-01) — Graphic Designer and Production Artist at a local printing company, I specialized in designing and adapting forms and documents for a broad client base, utilizing the full Adobe Creative Suite for tasks ranging from concept design to image processing and typography\. My role extended to web design and internet marketing, broadening our digital presence\. We catered to diverse printing needs — including everything from business cards and newsletters to specialized forms and labels — and offered digital services like branding and logo design\. My work at www\.PageOne\-Printing\.com was central to creating compelling visual identities for our clients, ensuring their projects shine both in print and online\. - **Graphics and Web Design \- Production Artist at Tri\-City Times** (2015\-03\-01–2016\-04\-01) — Part of the Graphic Design and Production team for the local newspaper, I played a crucial role in bringing visual impact to the advertising and editorial content that graced its pages\. My responsibilities included the creation of compelling digital advertisements tailored for print, catering to a diverse array of local businesses and advertisers on a weekly basis\. Leveraging tools and techniques such as image processing, InDesign layout, Publisher and Photoshop editing, I ensured that each piece not only captured the essence of the advertiser's message but also aligned seamlessly with the aesthetic and editorial standards of the newspaper\. My role demanded a keen eye for design concept, color harmony, typography, and placement, ensuring that every advertisement was both visually appealing and effective in communication\. The process involved meticulous editing and fine\-tuning to meet the specific needs of each client, while also maintaining the fast\-paced workflow required by the news - **Assistant Store Manager at rue21** (2009\-04\-01–2010\-07\-01) — As a former Assistant Manager at rue21, I played a key role in overseeing daily store operations within a fast\-paced retail environment\. My responsibilities were comprehensive, ranging from training and coaching the team, managing shifts, and implementing effective loss prevention strategies to ensuring the store consistently exceeded standard business practices\. I was instrumental in both opening and closing procedures, creatively designing window and floor displays to enhance customer engagement and optimize store layout and signage\. My focus on safety protocols and adeptness at conflict resolution ensured a secure and harmonious workplace\. By driving sales, managing payroll, and overseeing the onboarding process, I contributed to a robust team dynamic and fostered an environment ripe for achieving and surpassing sales targets\. Through strategic planning and execution, I significantly contributed to the store's development, leading initiatives for overall improvement of sales, surpa - **Traning Manager / New Store Opening Team at Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh** (2009\-03\-01–2010\-07\-01) — Key member of the Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill team, my role was crucial in leading and managing new store franchising efforts, focusing on team leadership, training management, and driving overall sales\. I was responsible for the comprehensive management of daily store operations, which included overseeing smooth open/close procedures and implementing strategic hiring practices aligned with each location's specific needs\. My duties also involved spearheading location\-based marketing strategies to enhance local engagement and maximize sales\. My approach to leadership emphasized hands\-on training and development, aiming to enhance the team's competencies in customer service, adherence to safety protocols including ServSafe standards, and regular sanitation practices, thereby maintaining the brand's high standards of quality and safety\. I managed stock and inventory meticulously, ensured proper food rotation for freshness, and oversaw the efficient use of POS systems to streamline opera - **Traning Manager / New Store Opening Team at Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill** (2009–2010) — Key member of the Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill team, my role was crucial in leading and managing new store franchising efforts, focusing on team leadership, training management, and driving overall sales\. I was responsible for the comprehensive management of daily store operations, which included overseeing smooth open/close procedures and implementing strategic hiring practices aligned with each location's specific needs\. My duties also involved spearheading location\-based marketing strategies to enhance local engagement and maximize sales\. My approach to leadership emphasized hands\-on training and development, aiming to enhance the team's competencies in customer service, adherence to safety protocols including ServSafe standards, and regular sanitation practices, thereby maintaining the brand's high standards of quality and safety\. I managed stock and inventory meticulously, ensured proper food rotation for freshness, and oversaw the efficient use of POS systems to streamline opera ## Education - "Certified Massage Therapist", "CMT", "Therapeutic Massage", "Masseur", Deep tissue, sports massage, reiki, essential oil therapy — Health Enrichment Center Lapeer, MI (2013\-01\-01–2014\-01\-01) - Associate of Arts and Sciences \(A\.A\.S\.\), Graphic Design — The Art Institute of Pittsburgh\-Online Division (2010\-01\-01–2012\-01\-01) ## FAQ ### What does Justin do? Justin is an artist, creative designer, and event coordinator\. He currently serves as Event Coordinator and Co\-Founder of Magickal Michigan Events, and his work spans event coordination, graphic design, web design, video editing, media, branding, social media strategy, and visual storytelling\. ### What is Justin strongest at? Justin’s core strengths include translating ideas and open\-ended concepts into realized, audience\-facing projects\. He combines creative vision with operational execution through concept development, design, storytelling, planning, logistics, stakeholder coordination, content curation, marketing, and on\-the\-day event delivery\. ### What does Justin do at Magickal Michigan Events? Justin co\-founded and co\-organizes Magickal Michigan Events\. He supports events from initial concept development and planning through execution and post\-event evaluation, while fostering partnerships, managing logistics, curating content, and helping create welcoming, inclusive experiences for Michigan communities\. ### Which events has Justin helped create through Magickal Michigan Events? Magickal Michigan Events’ flagship gatherings include the Peace, Love & Hippies Festival in Houghton Lake and Lapeer, Michigan, and the statewide Witches Weekend\. Justin also works on collaborations with local organizations\. ### What did Justin do at Page One Printing? At Page One Printing, Justin worked as a Graphic Designer and Production Artist\. He designed and adapted forms and documents for a broad client base used Adobe Creative Suite for concept design, image processing, and typography and contributed web design and internet marketing\. His work supported print materials including business cards, newsletters, specialized forms, and labels, as well as branding and logo design for clients\. ### What did Justin do at Tri\-City Times? At Tri\-City Times, Justin was part of the graphic design and production team\. He created digital advertisements for print for local businesses and advertisers on a weekly basis, using image processing, InDesign layout, Publisher, and Photoshop editing\. His work focused on design concept, color harmony, typography, placement, client\-specific revisions, and meeting the newspaper’s fast publication schedule\. ### What did Justin do at rue21? Justin served as an Assistant Store Manager at rue21, overseeing daily store operations\. His responsibilities included training and coaching team members, shift management, loss prevention, opening and closing procedures, window and floor displays, store layout and signage, safety protocols, conflict resolution, payroll, onboarding, sales, and team incentives and goals\. He also led efforts to improve sales and surpass the previous year’s performance\. ### What did Justin do at Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill? As a Training Manager and member of the New Store Opening Team at Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill, Justin helped lead new\-store franchising efforts, team training, hiring, daily operations, location\-based marketing, sales, inventory, food rotation, POS use, customer service, safety, sanitation, and damage control\. His training work included customer service, ServSafe standards, and regular sanitation practices\. ### What was Justin’s role at Cut River Grille? Justin also worked as an Administrative Assistant at Cut River Grille\. ### What education and training does Justin have? Justin earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences degree in Graphic Design from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh–Online Division in 2012\. He also completed Certified Massage Therapist training at the Health Enrichment Center in Lapeer, Michigan, in 2014, with study in deep\-tissue massage, sports massage, reiki, and essential\-oil therapy\. ### What tools and professional skills does Justin use? Justin’s listed skills include digital marketing, social media, social media marketing, film production, customer relationship management, creative direction, graphic design, wellness, educational leadership, employee training, strategic hiring, new store openings, operations management, onboarding, ADP Payroll, Aloha, direct sales, sales presentations, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office\. He also works with Adobe Creative Suite, SEO copywriting, UI design, video production, InDesign, Publisher, and image processing\. ### What is Justin’s experience with tarot and wellness\-related work? Justin has been a professional tarot reader for more than 20 years\. His creative approach incorporates spiritual and emotional intelligence, intuitive listening, and a focus on helping audiences connect with the story behind a brand or experience\. ### What is Justin building through Magick Man? Justin is developing an independent creative career and intellectual property around Magick Man\. His next career phase is centered on creative leadership, producing, storytelling, experiential work, and original\-IP development, with a focus on making his creative practice economically durable and professionally sustainable\. ### What are Justin’s current professional development priorities? Justin’s stated development priority is to build three case studies over the next 6–12 months: an event case study, a creative\-brand case study, and an original\-IP case study, each with clear outcomes\. He is moving from filling needed execution roles toward creative leadership that shapes vision and strategy\. ### What kinds of stakeholders and environments has Justin worked with? Justin has worked directly with audiences, clients, vendors, performers, businesses, and event organizers\. His background reflects adaptability, rapid learning, problem\-solving, chaos management, and the ability to work across creative, interpersonal, operational, and entrepreneurial responsibilities\. He is particularly drawn to building new work from scratch rather than maintaining existing systems\. ### What do references say about Justin? Kristina Lakey, who has hired Justin for gig work at her theatre company for about eight or nine years, describes him as easy to work with and reliable, and says guests really like him\. She cites his excitement and passion, noting that Justin proactively created PR and event content, upsold and promoted events without being asked, and significantly boosted visibility\. Kristina also says he arrives prepared, self\-manages successfully, and that she would recommend him to others\. ### Does Justin have any workplace accommodation considerations? Justin may need accommodations for sensory sensitivities in a work environment\. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www\.linkedin\.com/in/justin5836