hello. my name is jen.

I'm an experienced, driven, and talented marketer capable of handling everything from concept to completion. I wear many different hats, but at the heart of it all, I am a freelance graphic designer looking to provide individuals and small businesses with obtainable marketing success.

Everyone should have access to great design and marketing.

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About

I used to work the traditional office grind. After a decade dedicated to one marketing firm, I made the difficult decision to step down from my prestigious position to gain more creative freedom and flexibility.

Based in Philadelphia, I’ve built a career rooted in hospitality marketing, handling everything from restaurant menus to website development. The skills I’ve gained in this fast-paced, service-driven industry translate seamlessly to all types of marketing projects and beyond.

Rather than limiting myself to one element of marketing and directing you elsewhere for another component of your campaign, I do it all.

Skills

  • Brand Development

  • Collateral Print and Production

  • Copywriting

  • Digital Campaigns/Google Ads

  • Email Design and Campaigns

  • Graphic Design
    (Adobe Creative Cloud - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat)

  • Logo and Brand Design

  • Market Research

  • Marketing Strategy

  • Media Planning

  • Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, Exchange, Teams)

  • Leadership/ Office Management

  • Public Speaking

  • Photo Retouching

  • Promotional Products

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

  • Social Media Strategy and Campaigns

  • Web Design

… just to name a few.

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Services & Pricing

My services encompass a wide range of tasks related to the skills mentioned above. I thrive on the challenge of learning new skill sets. If I haven’t listed what you seek, don’t hesitate to reach out! I’ll share what I can do or embrace your suggestion for new exploration.

Setting a price for a project isn't straightforward due to the many factors involved. However, I want to emphasize this: my goal is to make excellent design accessible to everyone. This includes those who assumed that professional design services were too expensive, ended up hiring a relative's inexperienced cousin to create their coupons, and settled for results that lacked proper disclaimers or high-resolution logos.

Please contact me to discuss pricing tailored to your specific needs. Don’t be shy. Quotations are free.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, I first dipped my toe in graphic design at Central High School and continued my studies at Temple University’s School of Communications and Theater, where I received my B.A. in Advertising -Art Direction. After a decade of working my way to the top, I’m currently a part-time freelancer working on both print and digital projects from my home.

 

Experience

Freelance Marketer + Graphic Designer
Self-Employed
June 2019 to present

Digital Project Manager
WW Hospitality Marketing
June 2019 to present

Creative Director + Operations Manager
WW Hospitality Marketing
March 2014 to June 2019

Senior Account Manager + Graphic Designer
WW Hospitality Marketing
June 2013 - March 2014

Account Manager + Graphic Designer
WW Hospitality Marketing
January 2011 - June 2013

Senior Graphic Designer
GF Management
April 2010 - January 2011

Junior Graphic Designer
GF Management
March 2009 to April 2010

Bankruptcy Document Clerk
Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
May 2007 - March 2009

Art Director (Intern)
Diamond Edge Communications,
Temple University's Student-run Advertising Agency
January 2006 - April 2006

Mail Clerk
Montgomery, McCracken, Walker & Rhoads, LLP
November 2004 - May 2007

 

Education

COLLEGE

Temple University
B.A. Advertising
School of Communications and Theater
Fall 2003 to 2007
Magna Cumme Laude

HIGH SCHOOL

Central High School of Philadelphia
1999 - 2003 (262)

References

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Testimonials

I have known Jen for a really long time and keep her phone number on speed dial. I suggest you do the same. You will not be disappointed. I promise her work is always refrigerator worthy.
— Mom

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