Graphic DesignerE-mail: jalbert@griffinshockey.com
Phone: (616) 774-4585
Biography:
Number of seasons with the Griffins (through 2011-12):
6
What you love most about working for the Griffins:
I love being able to watch the hockey stars of tomorrow get their start. It’s great seeing the joy and pride the fans have for the team and it’s fun being a part of that.
Favorite all-time Griffins players:
Jonathan Ericsson
Best thing about your job:
I enjoy the variety of projects that I get to work on, as well as the challenge and the push to stretch me as a designer to learn new skills and find creative solutions. There is always something new to work on!
Hometown:
Port Huron, MI
Pets:
A cat named Bella.
College:
Graphic Design from Kendall College of Art & Design, 2006.
As a child you dreamed of becoming:
A veterinarian because I loved animals.
First job:
When I was 16, I was a sales associate at Younkers Department Store.
Current dream job:
To open my own marketing & design firm or a specialty food and wine store.
If you could trade places for a day with another person, who would it be?:
Pastry chef Duff Goldman; I’ve always thought it would be fun to bake and decorate cakes.
Most memorable on-the-job mistake/embarrassing moment:
A couple of seasons ago I made a pretty big error on the magnetic schedule that no one caught until the final product arrived. I have definitely learned to triple check my work now!
Favorite charities or causes:
Humane Society of Kent County and local arts organizations.
Most exciting/unique thing that you’ve done or place that you’ve visited:
Going cave spelunking and white water rafting on a class 4/5 river in Tennessee.
Sports played growing up:
Soccer, tennis, and dance
An interesting fact about you:
In 2010, I was one of the lucky winners to receive a trip to London, England, from iTunes to the London iTunes Festival. I was shocked to discover that people really do win those things!
Favorite foods:
Baked rosemary sweet potato fries, Asian- inspired cuisine, and red velvet cake.
Favorite music artists:
MuteMath, John Mayer, Needtobreathe, 30 Seconds to Mars, Switchfoot.
Favorite book or author:
Ted Dekker and Donald Miller
Favorite subject in elementary school:
Art
Favorite spectator sports:
Hockey
Favorite pro/college sports teams (excluding the Griffins):
Detroit Redwings and Chicago Blackhawks.
Favorite recreational activities/hobbies:
Attending concerts, the GR Symphony and Ballet, wine tasting, volunteering at the Humane Society, supporting local restaurants and stores, traveling, watching hockey, and working on my cooking skills.