Justin Myers | Resume

Institutions

2022 - 2026 | University of Toledo - Expected Graduation Spring 2026

Degree	Bachelor of Arts
Major	Environmental Studies
Minor	GIS & Technology
Cumulative GPA	3.8
Institutional Honors	Magna Cum Laude
Other Honors	Departmental
President's Honor List	Spring 2025
Dean's List	Fall 2024, Fall 2025
Dean's Recognition List	Fall 2023, Spring 2024

2013 - 2014 | Bowling Green State University - Previously Enrolled

Degree Program	Bachelor of Science
Major	Visual Communication Technology

2006 - 2009 | BGSU Firelands - Previously Enrolled

Degree Program	Bachelor of Science
Major	Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology
Degree Program	Bachelor of Science
Major	Visual Communication Technology

Research

2025 - 2026 | University of Toledo - Weighted Suitability Model
- • Conducted site suitability research for Greening UToledo through Service (GUTS) to identify optimal locations for new native garden installations.
- • Utilized spatial analysis and GIS software to map out campus infrastructure and potential planting areas.
- • Developed a model that used building capacity as a proxy to estimate student foot traffic and density patterns.
- • Pinpointed specific high-priority areas that offer the best visibility for educational native gardens.
- • Presented data-based recommendations to help GUTS prioritize future landscaping sites for maximum impact.
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Awards & Scholarships

2025 | Denise Gehring Student Award - Wild Ones Oak Openings Region Chapter

                Recognized for exceptional leadership and active involvement in the native plant movement and environmental stewardship at the University of Toledo.
              

2025 | Joseph and Mary Capobianco Memorial Scholarship - University of Toledo

University of Toledo Courses

University of Toledo - Core Courses

CHEM 1100	Chemistry and Society	FA25
FILM 1310	Introduction to Film	SP25
GEPL 1010	People, Places, and Society	SP25
GEPL 3050	Geography of US and Canada	SU25
GEPL 3900	Environmental Planning	FA24
JAPN 1090	Introduction to Japanese Culture	SP23
MATH 1330	Trigonometry	FA22
PSC 4340	Environmental Policy	FA24

University of Toledo - Environmental Studies

EEES 1020	Introductory Geology Laboratory	SP24
EEES 2030	Introduction to the Environment Land-Use and Water	FA23
EEES 2100	Fundamentals of Geology	SP24
EEES 2150	Biodiversity	SU23
EEES 2160	Biodiversity Laboratory	FA23
EEES 2500	Computer Applications in Environmental Sciences	FA23
EEES 2510	Advanced Computer Applications	SP24
EEES 3050	General Ecology	FA24
EEES 3060	General Ecology Laboratory	FA24
EEES 3100	Surficial Processes	FA25
EEES 3900	Literature and Communications in the Environmental Sciences	FA25
EEES 4960	Senior Seminar	SP26
EEES 4970	Senior Environmental Capstone	SP26
EEES 4980	Science and Policy of Foraging	SP25
MATH 2600	Intro to Statistics	SU25
PHIL 3180	Environmental Ethics	SU24

University of Toledo - GIS & Technology

GEPL 2010	Fundamentals of Geography	SP25
GEPL 2110	Maps and Map Analysis	FA24
GEPL 4110	Geographic Information Systems	SP25
GEPL 4180	Geographic Information Systems Applications	SP26
GEPL 4490	Remote Sensing of the Environment	FA25
GEPL 4500	Digital Image Analysis	SP26

Bowling Green State University / BGSU Firelands Courses

Bowling Green State University / BGSU Firelands - Core Courses

ACCT 2000	Accounting Concepts for Non-Business Students	SP14
ASTR 2120	The Solar System	FA08
ENG 1110	Introductory Writing	FA07
ENG 1120	Varieties of Writing	SP18
IPC 1020	Speech Communication	SP09
MIS 2000	Intro to Management Information Systems	FA08
PHIL 1010	Intro to Philosophy	SP13

Bowling Green State University - Visual Communication Technology

VCT 1030	Intro to Visual Communication Technology	SP13
VCT 1040	Problem Solving for Visual Media	FA13
VCT 2080	Intro to Print Media	SP14
VCT 2660	Intro to Interactive Media	SP14
VCT 3820	Photography II	SP13

BGSU Firelands - Visual Communication Technology

BA 2030	Business Communication	SP11
CS 1010	Intro to Programming	FA09
CS 2800	JavaScript DHTML XML	FA08
CST 1020	Information Tech Ethics	FA08
CST 1360	Advanced Web Page Development	FA08
VCT 2040	Concepts of Visual Communication	SP13
VCT 2820	Photography I	SP08

BGSU Firelands - Electronics & Computer Engineering Technology

DESN 1040	Design and Engineering Graphics	SP09
ECT 1910	Energy, Power, Instruments, and Controls	FA06
ECT 2480	Industrial Equipment and Controls	SP07
ENGT 1100	Basic Computer Aided Design	SP09
ENGT 2200	Metallic Mats and Processes	FA07
MATH 1220	College Algebra II	SP07

Personal Skills

Remote Sensing

Spatial Reasoning

Web & Graphic Design

Home Server Administration

Home Automation & IoT

Computer Networking

Systems Thinking

Leadership & Training

Analytical Problem Solving

Landscape Design Implementation

Plant Propagation & Seedling Care

Software Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Autodesk Fusion

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Drive Suite

Adobe Suite

Affinity Suite

Employers

2025 - Present | University of Toledo - GUTS Technician
- • Facilitate training for service-learning students, teaching proper native plant identification and installation techniques.
- • Manage the propagation cycle of native species, including seed collection, stratification, and greenhouse management to support campus biodiversity.
- • Oversee maintenance of campus garden installations, monitoring for invasive species and ensuring the long-term health of the ecosystem.

2021 - Present | Amazon PCW1 - Warehouse Associate
- • Monitored and troubleshooted autonomous Kiva robotic systems, correcting path diversions and hardware faults to maintain operational flow.
- • Maintained spatial navigation infrastructure by replacing damaged fiducial floor markers that serve as ground control points for robotic movement.
- • Utilized networked safety wearables and tablet-based monitoring software to execute safe interventions within active robotic zones.
- • Restored inventory integrity by retrieving displaced product and reconciling items to specific QR-coded bin locations.
- • Resolved operational equipment errors, including sensor faults and jams, to minimize downtime and sustain production targets.
- • Demonstrated exceptional reliability and workflow efficiency over a four-year tenure while balancing full-time university coursework.

2019 - 2021 | FedEx Office - Store Consultant
- • Responsible for delivering a positive customer experience by utilizing comprehensive knowledge across store areas (print, signs & graphics, shipping) to anticipate needs, provide solutions, take orders, operate equipment, manage production, and complete prioritized tasks efficiently.

2015 - 2018 | Best Buy - Wireless Sales Consultant / Project Team Specialist
- • Executed technical projects for major vendors including Samsung, Google, and Apple, managing the physical assembly and network configuration of interactive display technologies.
- • Interpreted complex spatial schematics and planograms to construct vendor experiences, ensuring precise product placement and security compliance under strict deadlines.
- • Deployed network cabling such as CAT6 and fiber optics to support store systems and troubleshoot connectivity for smart home and computing displays.
- • Provided technical consultation to customers regarding wireless hardware specifications, connectivity solutions, and service integration.

Community Involvement

2025 | Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Volunteer for Irwin Prairie Frog Monitoring
- • Executed bioacoustic field surveys to monitor local frog populations, strictly adhering to ODNR data collection protocols for accuracy and consistency.
- • Contributed to long-term state ecological datasets used by conservationists to assess wetland health and track species trends across the Oak Openings region.
- • Identified species by auditory call in real-time, requiring specialized knowledge of native amphibian vocalizations.

2024 - Present | Strong Towns Toledo - Graphic & Web Design / Volunteer
- • Developed and launched the Strong Towns Toledo Local Conversation website to centralize resources and community advocacy updates.
- • Designed a "road diet" alternative visualization for the Secor Road expansion project, presenting a safer, pedestrian-friendly layout to the City of Toledo.
- • Successfully advocated for infrastructure re-evaluation, with the proposal garnering widespread public support and coverage from local news outlets.
- • Influenced municipal decision-making, contributing to the City's decision to table the original expansion plan and commission a new comprehensive traffic study.

2023 - 2025 | GUTS - Volunteer
- • Provided volunteer support to GUTS (Greening the University of Toledo through Service learning), contributing to horticultural activities including transferring seedlings to plug trays and up-sizing plugs into pots for community plant sales, and assisting with landscape renovation projects focused on removing invasive species and establishing native plant populations.

SLI Custom Signs - Customer Service/Invoicing

Time Frame	Location
February 2019 - May 2019	Toledo, OH
• Assisted customers with their orders • Answered phone calls • Greeted customers that walked in to either pick up or place an order • Created invoices for customers based on what was on their order forms

MarketSource - Retail Sales Representative

Time Frame	Location
December 2014 - March 2015	Toledo, OH
Sales rep for Sharp USA at Best Buy, SWASH at Bed Bath & Beyond, Sony at Verizon Wireless, and Gladiator at Sears, The Home Depot and Lowe's.

Wal-Mart #1628 - Produce

Time Frame	Location
April 2011 - August 2011	Sandusky, OH
Responsible for the freshness of the entire produce department. Knowledge between many types of products were required to avoid cross contamination of products and safety to customers.

Subway - Sandwich Artist & Supervisor

Time Frame	Location
June 2010 - July 2011	Sandusky, OH
In charge of smooth operation on a daily basis. Made sure product was to standard and customers were satisfied.

Olive Garden - Busser

Time Frame	Location
April 2010 - July 2010	Sandusky, OH
Responsible for keeping tables clean and helping servers run food.

IHOP - Combo (Busser & Dishwasher)

Time Frame	Location
January 2010 - March 2010	Massillon, OH
Responsible for keeping tables clean and washing dishes.

BGSU Firelands - Lab Operator

Time Frame	Location
December 2008 - May 2009	Huron, OH
Answered support calls and assisted walk-in clients in troubleshooting and resolving computer related hardware and software issues. Monitored and maintained the student computer lab, the printer supply inventory, student equipment loan program, and assisted clients in setting up cellular devices on the BGSU network and connecting e-mail.

Kalahari Resort - Retail Sales Associate & Online Store
April 2008 - January 2010
Sandusky, OH
Worked all seven retail store locations selling a variety of products. Also helped manage the online store, where my tasks consisted of retrieving orders for customers, gathering products, and assuring items were shipped correctly and in a timely fashion.

Red Lobster - Busser & Dishwasher
October 2007 - April 2008
Sandusky, OH
Responsible for keeping tables clean and washing dishes.

Cedar Point - Seasonal Retail Sales Associate
May 2006 - October 2006
Sandusky, OH
In charge of "Speed Freaks" retail shop on the Top Thrill Dragster Midway. Sold small souvenirs and handled large amounts of cash.

Perkins Restaurant & Bakery - Busser & Dishwasher
January 2004 - April 2006
Sandusky, OH
After volunteering in 2003 for "Give Kids the World," I started at Perkins Restaurant. I was responsible for keeping the tables clean as well as keeping the Back of House clean.

Sandusky Register - Paper Carrier
2000 - 2004
Sandusky, OH
Starting at the age of ten, I was responsible for delivering news papers for the Sandusky Register. I managed a paper route of more than 50 houses and was named "Paperboy of the Month" and nominated for "Paperboy of the Year" within the company.