About Jenn

"Jennifer is like the "swiss army knife" of communications colleagues: need some messaging advice? Ask Jennifer. Have a design question? Ask Jennifer. Need something, written, edited, disseminated, planned ... you name it, Jennifer can do it! She's unflappable, determined, empathetic, strategic, and an excellent person to tackle any challenge with."
- Duke Colleague
Driven by a passion for strategic communication and a commitment to delivering impactful results, I am a seasoned communications professional with over 20 years of experience in crafting compelling narratives and engaging content. Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in developing and executing integrated communication strategies that drive brand awareness, foster stakeholder engagement, and achieve organizational goals.
With a keen eye for emerging trends and a deep understanding of digital platforms, I have successfully leveraged social media, content marketing, and data analytics to drive audience growth and enhance brand reputation. I thrive on exploring innovative ways to connect with audiences and continuously seek opportunities to leverage technology to amplify communication efforts.
Collaboration is at the heart of my approach, and I excel in building strong relationships with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners. My leadership experience has equipped me to inspire and motivate teams to achieve excellence, fostering an environment of creativity, trust, and collaboration.
If you're seeking a dynamic and results-driven communications professional who can deliver compelling messages and drive impactful campaigns, I invite you to explore my portfolio and connect with me. Together, let's create communication strategies that inspire, engage, and achieve goals.
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Technical Skills
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Adobe: Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, InCopy, XD, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Acrobat
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Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access, Publisher
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Video & Audio Editing: Premiere, FinalCut, Audition, After Effects
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Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Vimeo, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok
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Social Media Managers: Social Studio, Sprout, Buffer, Hootsuite
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Web Analytics: Google Analytics
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Data Analytics & Visualization: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau
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Code: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL
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CMS: WordPress, Plone, Drupal
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Survey Development: Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Mopinion
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Relationship/Project Management: Salesforce, Airtable, Trello, Microsoft Teams, Asana, Monday, Slack
Professional Experience
Senior Clinical Research Communications Specialist
Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University
December 2023-Present
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Caregiving Break
July 2022-November 2023
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Senior Clinical Research Communications Specialist
Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University
November 2017-July 2022
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Public Communications Specialist
Center for Women's Health Research & the Integrative Program for Biological and Genome Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
January 2012-November2017
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Marketing & Design Consultant
Rummie ink
April 2007-June 2012
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Mass Communications Specialist
United States Navy
January 2004-March 2007
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Traffic Coordinator - Temporary
Comcast Advertising
July 2003-December 2003
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Marketing Assistant
Rusty Scupper
May 2002-July 2003
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Production Research Intern
Hedrick Smith Productions
December 2001-August 2002
Education
Certificate: Web Design & Development
Tidewater Community College
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MPS Marketing & Public Affairs
University of Denver
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Vocational Training: Public Affairs Writer & Broadcaster
Defense Information School (DINFOS)
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BS Video, Film & Theater, Minor: Global Perspectives
Stevenson University