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740.207.9520
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Work & Education
Photoshop
Illustrator
InDesign
Dreamweaver
Flash
HTML
Word
PowerPoint
Excel
2013
2014
2015
SERTEK: Inventory
Associate of Applied
Business in Graphic Design
Bradford School
Abercrombie & Fitch: Associate
Graphic Designer, Where my computer
and creative skills, along with my
dedicated work ethic will contribute
to production quality, efficiency, and
client satisfaction.
• Work dependbly in
overtime situations
• Work efficiently in a fast
paced environment
• Eager to accept new
challenges
• Great attention to details
Infographic Resume created In InDesign
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Crawford Hoying provides solutions for every aspect of real estate in today’s
ever changing market. In addition to managing approximately eight million
square feet of multifamily and commercial properties, Crawford Hoying and its
affiliates assist clients with asset acquisition and disposition.We also offer a full
range of development, construction, insurance and risk management services.
More than 200 team members work for Crawford Hoying and its subsidiaries
in the Columbus Market, and more than 15,000 residents call one of our 30
communities their home.
THE CRAWFORD HOYING DIFFERENCE
Rarely found in this industry, our approach is very systematic and data-driven,
with leadership as the key component. Borrowing from the GE andToyota
business models, we focus on people and process to deliver results.
AT CRAWFORD HOYING
We base our performance targets on beating the market average, as defined by
REIS. Specific occupancy, rate, and expense ratio goals are set for each unique
community.
AFTER ESTABLISHING STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES,
we develop operating budgets, capital budgets and action plans to support the
strategic objectives.
OUR POINT OF PRIDE is our ability to execute the plan. Standard
operating procedures establish clear expectations and produce predictable results.
Carefully selected leaders and team members, coupled with incentive programs
tied to the bottom line, ensure everyone is committed to the same ideals – beat
the market and deliver results.
WE CLOSELY MONITOR PROGRESS with weekly and
monthly operational reviews.Team members are reviewed three times per year.
MANY COMPANIES MEASURE, but few take action. At
Crawford Hoying, action plans are modified to leverage newly discovered
best practices, avoid projected performance misses, or recover from current
performance shortfalls: plan, execute, measure, countermeasure,etc.
Community Management Services
www.crawfordhoying.com
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Inniswood Metro Gardens is free and
open daily throughout the year from 7
a.m. to dark. Innis House, the former
residence of Grace and Mary Innis, is
open Tuesday through Friday 8am-
4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am -
4pm and is closed Monday and holidays.
For information about programs at
Inniswood, call (614) 895-6216. 
Directions
Inniswood Metro Gardens is located at
940 S. Hempstead Road in Westerville,
Ohio. From I-270, take exit 29, the State
Route 3/Westerville exit.  Drive south on
State Route 3 to Dempsey Road and turn
left. Continue on Dempsey to Hempstead
Road (second traffic light) and turn left. 
Continue on Hempstead approximately
one-quarter mile - stay on Hempstead
Road as it turns right just past the
Blendon Township Community Center.
The entrance is approximately one-tenth
mile on the right-hand side.
Inniswood Metro Gardens
940 S. Hempstead Road
Westerville, OH 43081
(614) 895-6216
www.inniswood.org
A Tribute to Two Sisters
Inniswood Metro Gardens was once the
37-acre estate of sisters Grace and Mary
Innis, who enjoyed gardening and wildlife
observation respectively. The Innis sisters’
desire to preserve and enhance their
gardens and woodlands for the enjoyment
of all people resulted in the generous
donation of their home and property to
Franklin County Metro Parks in 1972.
To honor the memory of Grace and
Mary Innis, Metro Parks opened the 2.8-
acre Sisters’ Garden in 2002. Designed to
celebrate the complexity of nature and the
inquisitiveness of childhood, The Sisters’
Garden aspires “to nurture the nature of
the child in everyone”.
Inniswood
Metro Park
A two-sided Trifold brocure I created using Photoshop and
InDesign
Inniswood Metro Gardens
Nestled within a scenic nature preserve,
the 121-acre Inniswood Metro Gardens
is a continual source of inspiration for
Central Ohioans of all ages. Streams and
woodlands filled with wildflowers and
wildlife provide a majestic backdrop to
the beautifully landscaped flowerbeds,
rock garden and lawns.
Dedicated to the enjoyment, cultivation
and preservation of nature’s treasures,
Inniswood boasts more than 2,000 species
of plants, specialty collections and several
theme gardens including the rose, herb
and woodland rock garden.
Visitors will enjoy the seasonal beauty
of the gardens and natural areas as they
stroll along three miles of trails and paved
pathways.
Learning and Appreciation
Inniswood offers education in
horticulture and the natural sciences for
children and adults. Dramatic displays of
natural and cultivated gardens, seasonal
celebrations and a variety of programs
provide a wealth of information and
enjoyment. The sister’s former home
is the site for education programs, a
horticultural reference collection and staff
offices.
Inniswood Volunteers
The purpose of the Inniswood
Volunteer Program is to promote the
development of Inniswood Metro
Gardens. All funds raised through
projects are used to operate and promote
Inniswood and its educational and
volunteer programs.
Membership is open to anyone wishing
to volunteer a minimum of 40 hours
per year at Inniswood and willing to
pay annual dues of $10.00. Membership
in the Inniswood Garden Society is a
benefit for volunteers who volunteer 40
hours or more per year at Inniswood. The
volunteer training program, held each
March, consists of four sessions, which
prepare participants to perform various
services at Inniswood. These services
include garden tours and maintenance,
interpretation and assistance in the library
and educational programs. It also includes
a variety of special interest groups
supporting the Gardens’ interest in fern
propagation, theme gardens, container
gardening, and wildflowers to name a few.
Approximately 300 dedicated volunteers
help the Inniswood staff conduct tours
and programs, tend the gardens and
participate in an array of activities. IVI
sponsors the annual perennial plant sale
the first weekend of May. All volunteers
are encouraged to attend quarterly
meetings held at Innis House that include
a short business meeting and horticultural
program. To learn more about volunteer
opportunities at Inniswood, please call the
Volunteer Coordinator at (614) 895-6226.
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The graceful, dancelike progression of meditative poses
called tai chi originated in ancient China as a martial art, but
the exercise is best known in modern times as a route to
reduced stress and enhanced health. After reviewing existing
scientific evidence for its potential health benefits, I’ve
concluded that the proper question to ask yourself may not
be why you should practice tai chi, but why not.
It is a low-impact
activity suitable for
people of all ages and
most states of health,
even those who“hate”
exercise or have long
been sedentary. It
is a gentle, calming
exercise — some call it
meditation in motion
— that involves deep
breathing but no sweat
or breathlessness.
It places minimal stress
on joints and muscles
and thus is far less
likely than other forms
of exercise to cause
muscle soreness or
injury. It requires no
special equipment or clothing and can be practiced almost
anywhere at any time, alone or with others.
The many small studies of tai chi have found health
benefits ranging from better balance and prevention of
falls to reduced blood pressure, relief of pain and improved
immunity.
The latest and perhaps best designed study was conducted
among patients with debilitating fibromyalgia, a complex
and poorly understood pain syndrome.
Dr. Chenchen Wang and colleagues at Tufts Medical Center
in Boston reported in August in The New England Journal of
Medicine that tai chi reduced pain and fatigue and improved
the patients’ability to move, function physically and sleep.
The benefits persisted long after the 12 weeks of tai chi
sessions ended.
The study was financed primarily by the National Center for
Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the
National Institutes of Health. To be sure, documenting tai chi’s
purported health benefits is a challenge. As an editorial in the
journal noted, it is virtually impossible to design an ideal study
of tai chi. There is no“fake”version that could serve as a proper
control to be tested against the real thing. Thus, researchers
have to rely on less-than-perfect comparison groups. In the
fibromyalgia study, for example, the control group was given
stretching exercises and wellness education.
And unlike evaluations of
drugs, tai chi studies cannot
be double-blinded such
that neither patients nor
researchers know which
group is receiving which
treatment. Those guided
by a tai chi master would
undoubtedly know who they
are and could be influenced
by the teacher’s enthusiasm
for the practice.
Still, scientists have come
to better understand and
appreciate the mind-body
connection, which for too
long was dismissed as
nothing more than a placebo
effect, and most doctors are
now more willing to accept
the possibility that stress-
reducing activities can have a profound effect on health.
A Stress Reducer
There is no question that tai chi can reduce stress. As the
study authors described it, tai chi“combines meditation with
slow, gentle, graceful movements, as well as deep breathing
and relaxation to move vital energy (called qi by the Chinese)
throughout the body.”
If nothing else, this kind of relaxing activity can lower blood
pressure and heart rate, improve cardiovascular fitness and
enhance mood. For example, a review in 2008 found that tai chi
lowered blood pressure in 22 of 26 published studies.
Thus, it can be a useful aid in treating heart disease, high blood
pressure and depression, conditions common among older
people who may be unable to benefit from more physically
demanding exercise.
Regular practitioners of tai chi report that they sleep better,
feel healthier and experience less pain and stiffness, though it
The Ancient Chinese
Art of Tai-Chi
56
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Table of Contents
68
AEROSMITH:
“1970 was a
good year”
not an actual quote
74
ROCK IS DEAD!
a look into the last
season of 30 Rock
82
Hard Hits!
Getting your mind right
for Football season
By: Mr. E
By: Mr. F
By: Mr. G
12 CRASH August 8th, 2015
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  • 1. 740.207.9520 GageRowe gagesgrafix@gmail.com Gage Rowe 18964 London Road Circleville, OH 43113 740.207.9520 gagesgrafix@icloud.com Work & Education Photoshop Illustrator InDesign Dreamweaver Flash HTML Word PowerPoint Excel 2013 2014 2015 SERTEK: Inventory Associate of Applied Business in Graphic Design Bradford School Abercrombie & Fitch: Associate Graphic Designer, Where my computer and creative skills, along with my dedicated work ethic will contribute to production quality, efficiency, and client satisfaction. • Work dependbly in overtime situations • Work efficiently in a fast paced environment • Eager to accept new challenges • Great attention to details Infographic Resume created In InDesign
  • 5. 740.207.9520 GageRowe gagesgrafix@gmail.com COMPANY OVERVIEW Crawford Hoying provides solutions for every aspect of real estate in today’s ever changing market. In addition to managing approximately eight million square feet of multifamily and commercial properties, Crawford Hoying and its affiliates assist clients with asset acquisition and disposition.We also offer a full range of development, construction, insurance and risk management services. More than 200 team members work for Crawford Hoying and its subsidiaries in the Columbus Market, and more than 15,000 residents call one of our 30 communities their home. THE CRAWFORD HOYING DIFFERENCE Rarely found in this industry, our approach is very systematic and data-driven, with leadership as the key component. Borrowing from the GE andToyota business models, we focus on people and process to deliver results. AT CRAWFORD HOYING We base our performance targets on beating the market average, as defined by REIS. Specific occupancy, rate, and expense ratio goals are set for each unique community. AFTER ESTABLISHING STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES, we develop operating budgets, capital budgets and action plans to support the strategic objectives. OUR POINT OF PRIDE is our ability to execute the plan. Standard operating procedures establish clear expectations and produce predictable results. Carefully selected leaders and team members, coupled with incentive programs tied to the bottom line, ensure everyone is committed to the same ideals – beat the market and deliver results. WE CLOSELY MONITOR PROGRESS with weekly and monthly operational reviews.Team members are reviewed three times per year. MANY COMPANIES MEASURE, but few take action. At Crawford Hoying, action plans are modified to leverage newly discovered best practices, avoid projected performance misses, or recover from current performance shortfalls: plan, execute, measure, countermeasure,etc. Community Management Services www.crawfordhoying.com Flyer I created in InDesign
  • 6. 740.207.9520 GageRowe gagesgrafix@gmail.com Contact Information Contact name Company name Address Primary Phone Alt. Phone Fax Notes Due Dates Concept Proof Final Objective/Purpose Purpose Message Audience Print Paper Color(s) Quantity Delivery Method Other Project Details Company Logo Photos Additional Art Fonts Colors Size Budget Body/Text WORK ORDER GAGES GRAFIX DATE: Work Order I created in InDesign
  • 7. 740.207.9520 GageRowe gagesgrafix@gmail.com Visiting Hours Inniswood Metro Gardens is free and open daily throughout the year from 7 a.m. to dark. Innis House, the former residence of Grace and Mary Innis, is open Tuesday through Friday 8am- 4:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 11am - 4pm and is closed Monday and holidays. For information about programs at Inniswood, call (614) 895-6216.  Directions Inniswood Metro Gardens is located at 940 S. Hempstead Road in Westerville, Ohio. From I-270, take exit 29, the State Route 3/Westerville exit.  Drive south on State Route 3 to Dempsey Road and turn left. Continue on Dempsey to Hempstead Road (second traffic light) and turn left.  Continue on Hempstead approximately one-quarter mile - stay on Hempstead Road as it turns right just past the Blendon Township Community Center. The entrance is approximately one-tenth mile on the right-hand side. Inniswood Metro Gardens 940 S. Hempstead Road Westerville, OH 43081 (614) 895-6216 www.inniswood.org A Tribute to Two Sisters Inniswood Metro Gardens was once the 37-acre estate of sisters Grace and Mary Innis, who enjoyed gardening and wildlife observation respectively. The Innis sisters’ desire to preserve and enhance their gardens and woodlands for the enjoyment of all people resulted in the generous donation of their home and property to Franklin County Metro Parks in 1972. To honor the memory of Grace and Mary Innis, Metro Parks opened the 2.8- acre Sisters’ Garden in 2002. Designed to celebrate the complexity of nature and the inquisitiveness of childhood, The Sisters’ Garden aspires “to nurture the nature of the child in everyone”. Inniswood Metro Park A two-sided Trifold brocure I created using Photoshop and InDesign Inniswood Metro Gardens Nestled within a scenic nature preserve, the 121-acre Inniswood Metro Gardens is a continual source of inspiration for Central Ohioans of all ages. Streams and woodlands filled with wildflowers and wildlife provide a majestic backdrop to the beautifully landscaped flowerbeds, rock garden and lawns. Dedicated to the enjoyment, cultivation and preservation of nature’s treasures, Inniswood boasts more than 2,000 species of plants, specialty collections and several theme gardens including the rose, herb and woodland rock garden. Visitors will enjoy the seasonal beauty of the gardens and natural areas as they stroll along three miles of trails and paved pathways. Learning and Appreciation Inniswood offers education in horticulture and the natural sciences for children and adults. Dramatic displays of natural and cultivated gardens, seasonal celebrations and a variety of programs provide a wealth of information and enjoyment. The sister’s former home is the site for education programs, a horticultural reference collection and staff offices. Inniswood Volunteers The purpose of the Inniswood Volunteer Program is to promote the development of Inniswood Metro Gardens. All funds raised through projects are used to operate and promote Inniswood and its educational and volunteer programs. Membership is open to anyone wishing to volunteer a minimum of 40 hours per year at Inniswood and willing to pay annual dues of $10.00. Membership in the Inniswood Garden Society is a benefit for volunteers who volunteer 40 hours or more per year at Inniswood. The volunteer training program, held each March, consists of four sessions, which prepare participants to perform various services at Inniswood. These services include garden tours and maintenance, interpretation and assistance in the library and educational programs. It also includes a variety of special interest groups supporting the Gardens’ interest in fern propagation, theme gardens, container gardening, and wildflowers to name a few. Approximately 300 dedicated volunteers help the Inniswood staff conduct tours and programs, tend the gardens and participate in an array of activities. IVI sponsors the annual perennial plant sale the first weekend of May. All volunteers are encouraged to attend quarterly meetings held at Innis House that include a short business meeting and horticultural program. To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Inniswood, please call the Volunteer Coordinator at (614) 895-6226.
  • 8. 740.207.9520 GageRowe gagesgrafix@gmail.com The graceful, dancelike progression of meditative poses called tai chi originated in ancient China as a martial art, but the exercise is best known in modern times as a route to reduced stress and enhanced health. After reviewing existing scientific evidence for its potential health benefits, I’ve concluded that the proper question to ask yourself may not be why you should practice tai chi, but why not. It is a low-impact activity suitable for people of all ages and most states of health, even those who“hate” exercise or have long been sedentary. It is a gentle, calming exercise — some call it meditation in motion — that involves deep breathing but no sweat or breathlessness. It places minimal stress on joints and muscles and thus is far less likely than other forms of exercise to cause muscle soreness or injury. It requires no special equipment or clothing and can be practiced almost anywhere at any time, alone or with others. The many small studies of tai chi have found health benefits ranging from better balance and prevention of falls to reduced blood pressure, relief of pain and improved immunity. The latest and perhaps best designed study was conducted among patients with debilitating fibromyalgia, a complex and poorly understood pain syndrome. Dr. Chenchen Wang and colleagues at Tufts Medical Center in Boston reported in August in The New England Journal of Medicine that tai chi reduced pain and fatigue and improved the patients’ability to move, function physically and sleep. The benefits persisted long after the 12 weeks of tai chi sessions ended. The study was financed primarily by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a division of the National Institutes of Health. To be sure, documenting tai chi’s purported health benefits is a challenge. As an editorial in the journal noted, it is virtually impossible to design an ideal study of tai chi. There is no“fake”version that could serve as a proper control to be tested against the real thing. Thus, researchers have to rely on less-than-perfect comparison groups. In the fibromyalgia study, for example, the control group was given stretching exercises and wellness education. And unlike evaluations of drugs, tai chi studies cannot be double-blinded such that neither patients nor researchers know which group is receiving which treatment. Those guided by a tai chi master would undoubtedly know who they are and could be influenced by the teacher’s enthusiasm for the practice. Still, scientists have come to better understand and appreciate the mind-body connection, which for too long was dismissed as nothing more than a placebo effect, and most doctors are now more willing to accept the possibility that stress- reducing activities can have a profound effect on health. A Stress Reducer There is no question that tai chi can reduce stress. As the study authors described it, tai chi“combines meditation with slow, gentle, graceful movements, as well as deep breathing and relaxation to move vital energy (called qi by the Chinese) throughout the body.” If nothing else, this kind of relaxing activity can lower blood pressure and heart rate, improve cardiovascular fitness and enhance mood. For example, a review in 2008 found that tai chi lowered blood pressure in 22 of 26 published studies. Thus, it can be a useful aid in treating heart disease, high blood pressure and depression, conditions common among older people who may be unable to benefit from more physically demanding exercise. Regular practitioners of tai chi report that they sleep better, feel healthier and experience less pain and stiffness, though it The Ancient Chinese Art of Tai-Chi 56 A magazine spread I created using InDesign
  • 11. 740.207.9520 GageRowe gagesgrafix@gmail.com Table of Contents 68 AEROSMITH: “1970 was a good year” not an actual quote 74 ROCK IS DEAD! a look into the last season of 30 Rock 82 Hard Hits! Getting your mind right for Football season By: Mr. E By: Mr. F By: Mr. G 12 CRASH August 8th, 2015 Table of contents for a magazine I created in InDesign