John Meeker

Portfolio & Design Work

Writing Samples

Press releases, community communications, presentations, and current projects for Shepherdstown Shares, StreetFest events, and regional workforce initiatives.

Presentation: Understanding the Appalachian Workforce

A seminar by Rachael Meads (Shepherd University & Blue Ridge CTC) exploring core values, workplace challenges, and practical guidance for employers working in Appalachian communities. Covers loyalty, community, place, reciprocity, and strategies for culturally respectful management.

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Current Project: Shepherdstown Shares IT Service Catalog

Comprehensive IT service catalog documenting all technology services, infrastructure, support processes, and SLAs for Shepherdstown Shares. Includes service categories, department roles, and operational standards.

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Press Releases

Stuff the Truck 2025

Press release for flood relief supply drive response in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle. Emphasizes community collaboration and urgency.

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StreetFest 2024

Annual event announcement celebrating art, music, and community. Highlights performers, vendors, and Shepherdstown's cultural significance.

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Senior Prom 2025

Inaugural Senior Citizen social event announcement. Celebrates older adults in the community with warmth and dignity.

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Design Work

Collection of promotional materials and event designs for Shepherdstown Shares and community events.

Toy Drive 2024

Event flyer for Shepherdstown Shares' annual holiday toy drive. Designed to drive community donations and volunteer participation. Created in Canva with a warm, family-friendly visual approach.

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Cookout at the Pantry

A collaboration with Shepherd University and their Aramark food service provider for the first Shepherdstown Shares open house. Community outreach flyer for a free family cookout at Trinity Episcopal Churchyard, featuring live music, kids' games, and pantry tours. Designed to drive attendance and celebrate community gathering.

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SOH 2025 Rack Card

Rack card produced for Shepherdstown Shares' participation in the NALC Stamp Out Hunger national food drive — one of the largest single-day food drives in the United States. Designed for distribution at community locations to drive donations and awareness.

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Multigras Potluck

Event flyer for a community celebration blending Mardi Gras and Lunar New Year traditions — designed to be festive, inclusive, and welcoming to a diverse Shepherdstown audience. Created in Canva.

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Senior Prom

Promotional materials for a community senior prom event hosted by Shepherdstown Shares, celebrating older adults in the community. Designed to feel joyful and dignified.

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Stuff the Truck

Urgent community outreach materials for a flood relief supply and fundraising drive supporting communities in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle following the 2025 floods. Designed for fast turnaround and maximum visibility.

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People's Ball 2026

Promotional design for People's Ball, an annual New Year's Eve community celebration in Shepherdstown — an event John Meeker created to bring the town together. Reflects the energy and warmth of the tradition.

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StreetFest 2025

Event materials for Shepherdstown StreetFest, the community street festival John Meeker revived and led as Executive Director. Designed to capture the spirit of the event and drive attendance and sponsorship.

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Web Projects

Websites and digital presence work showcasing design and strategy.

Shepherdstown Shares Website Redesign

Modern website redesign for a local food security nonprofit serving 700+ clients monthly. Features bold, colorful design with integrated photography and clear calls-to-action for donations, volunteering, and community support.

Built with: HTML/CSS, responsive design, modern UI/UX principles, community-focused branding

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Shepherdstown StreetFest Website

Primary website for Shepherdstown StreetFest, the community street festival that John Meeker revived and led as Executive Director. Showcases the event's mission, schedule, vendor/sponsorship information, and community impact.

Visit online at: shepherdstownstreetfest.org

GitHub Profile

Code projects and contributions. Follow for data analysis, automation scripts, and nonprofit tech work.

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