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About Jenn

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"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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Click the LinkedIn icon to the left to view the full details of my work and educational experience.

Technical Skills

  • Adobe: Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, InCopy, XD, Bridge, Dreamweaver, Acrobat

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, Access, Publisher

  • Video & Audio Editing: Premiere, FinalCut, Audition, After Effects

  • Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Vimeo, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok

  • Social Media Managers: Social Studio, Sprout, Buffer, Hootsuite

  • Web Analytics: Google Analytics

  • Data Analytics & Visualization: Microsoft Power BI, Tableau

  • Code: HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, SQL

  • CMS: WordPress, Plone, Drupal

  • Survey Development: Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Mopinion

  • 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

© 2023 by Jenn Riley

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