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Jennifer's work combines: Design, Business, and Communicating / Sharing Stories
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Art/Art Studies, General
Middlebury College
Bachelor's Degree
Graphic Design
California College of the Arts
Graduate Degree
Poultry Science
Vermont College of Fine Arts
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Art Directors:
Bachelor's Degree: Graphic Design
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Life & Career Milestones
My path in life took a while to figure out
1.
Loved writing but wanted a chance to put making art first.
2.
Decided to go into design to make a living knowing nothing about design but liking words and art.
3.
After earning my second degree in design, worked at a boutique design and branding firm.
4.
Moved across country to New York for a fresh perspective.
5.
Moved back to California after being laid off in an economic downturn.
6.
While working at another boutique design firm, decided to go for an MFA in Writing (poetry).
7.
Designed several books through the design firm for Chronicle Books. I LOVE books.
8.
Hired as Design Manager at Chronicle Books. Design, writing, art, storytelling, teamwork= dream job.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
Find that one thing and stick to it. Jack of all trades, master of none.
How I responded:
One path or focus is not for everyone. Or sometimes multiplicity can be found in one place. If you're curious about many things, embrace them. Some may fall by the wayside while others begin to speak more loudly and with insistence. Listen to these voices. Try different combinations. Not all paths are A to B but all paths create opportunity and experience. Embracing my tendency towards multiple interests led me to book publishing, where multiple interests are assets, not noise.