Jennifer Urso Taylor
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George Rivera
I am a operations professional who had the privilege of working with Jennifer at Clearbrook. Jennifer not only has the ability to think outside of the box when needed but she will dig in with the team as needed whether that means working late or weekends. Jennifer was always dependable and brought energy and ideas on improvement processes as a whole. Her versatility and awareness to recognize and prioritize as needed was a real asset to the teams in place. When you assemble a team you need Jennifer Urso Taylor.
Sheryl Letwat
Jennifer and I worked at Clearbrook together. She was always very professional in her interactions with others. Jennifer is always offering to help others and her communication skills are excellent. She is reliable, knowledgeable and extremely capable. She is also the first one to try something new and is always seeking opportunities to grow professionally.
George Rivera
I am a operations professional who had the privilege of working with Jennifer at Clearbrook. Jennifer not only has the ability to think outside of the box when needed but she will dig in with the team as needed whether that means working late or weekends. Jennifer was always dependable and brought energy and ideas on improvement processes as a whole. Her versatility and awareness to recognize and prioritize as needed was a real asset to the teams in place. When you assemble a team you need Jennifer Urso Taylor.
Sheryl Letwat
Jennifer and I worked at Clearbrook together. She was always very professional in her interactions with others. Jennifer is always offering to help others and her communication skills are excellent. She is reliable, knowledgeable and extremely capable. She is also the first one to try something new and is always seeking opportunities to grow professionally.
George Rivera
I am a operations professional who had the privilege of working with Jennifer at Clearbrook. Jennifer not only has the ability to think outside of the box when needed but she will dig in with the team as needed whether that means working late or weekends. Jennifer was always dependable and brought energy and ideas on improvement processes as a whole. Her versatility and awareness to recognize and prioritize as needed was a real asset to the teams in place. When you assemble a team you need Jennifer Urso Taylor.
Sheryl Letwat
Jennifer and I worked at Clearbrook together. She was always very professional in her interactions with others. Jennifer is always offering to help others and her communication skills are excellent. She is reliable, knowledgeable and extremely capable. She is also the first one to try something new and is always seeking opportunities to grow professionally.
George Rivera
I am a operations professional who had the privilege of working with Jennifer at Clearbrook. Jennifer not only has the ability to think outside of the box when needed but she will dig in with the team as needed whether that means working late or weekends. Jennifer was always dependable and brought energy and ideas on improvement processes as a whole. Her versatility and awareness to recognize and prioritize as needed was a real asset to the teams in place. When you assemble a team you need Jennifer Urso Taylor.
Sheryl Letwat
Jennifer and I worked at Clearbrook together. She was always very professional in her interactions with others. Jennifer is always offering to help others and her communication skills are excellent. She is reliable, knowledgeable and extremely capable. She is also the first one to try something new and is always seeking opportunities to grow professionally.
Credentials
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Learning Asana
LinkedInMar, 2021- Oct, 2024 -
Getting into the Mind of the Hiring Manager
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How to Rock an Interview
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Find a Job in the Hidden Job Market
LinkedInAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Marketing Communications
LinkedIn LearningApr, 2020- Oct, 2024
Experience
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World's Finest® Chocolate
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Manager, Corporate Communications
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May 2023 - Present
Head of corporate communications for World's Finest Chocolate. Head of corporate communications for World's Finest Chocolate.
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Amcor
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Switzerland
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Packaging and Containers Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Manager
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Mar 2022 - Apr 2023
Communications Manager supporting Amcor Flexibles North America
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WIN (Women Impacting Now) ERG - Communications Lead
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Mar 2022 - Apr 2023
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Abbott
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Nov 2021 - Mar 2022
Communications contractor supporting HR Communications with copy editing, writing, email distribution, and presentation editing support. Communications contractor supporting HR Communications with copy editing, writing, email distribution, and presentation editing support.
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AbbVie
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Communications Specialist
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Apr 2021 - Oct 2021
Writing, editing, producing Sharepoint pages and sites, emails, PowerPoint presentations, and other collateral for a variety of internal and external audiences. Writing, editing, producing Sharepoint pages and sites, emails, PowerPoint presentations, and other collateral for a variety of internal and external audiences.
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Freelance
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Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States
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Communications Manager/Creative Project Manager
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Apr 2020 - Apr 2021
Writing, editing, and publishing communications on a freelance basis. Managing creative projects, from inception to completion on a freelance basis Writing, editing, and publishing communications on a freelance basis. Managing creative projects, from inception to completion on a freelance basis
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IMS Integrated Merchandising Solutions
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United States
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Advertising Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Account Manager - Visual Merchandising/Markting Project Management
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Aug 2019 - Apr 2020
Managed the national Walgreens print production national account – all in store signage, point of purchase and collateral marketing materials, key visuals, campaigns, merchandising displays. Led a team of four Account Executives (project managers). Managed the national Walgreens print production national account – all in store signage, point of purchase and collateral marketing materials, key visuals, campaigns, merchandising displays. Led a team of four Account Executives (project managers).
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Clearbrook
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Accounts Payable Specialist, Operations Support
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Nov 2014 - Aug 2019
First as an Operations Specialist, then as the Accounts Payable Specialist for a non-profit, developed and managed tracking spreadsheet for the organizations 100+ vehicles, created invoice tracking system and approval system. First as an Operations Specialist, then as the Accounts Payable Specialist for a non-profit, developed and managed tracking spreadsheet for the organizations 100+ vehicles, created invoice tracking system and approval system.
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Nanabimbi
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Arlington Heights IL
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VP of Communications & Marketing / Co-Owner
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Feb 2001 - Apr 2014
Small business owner of high-end children's clothing and accessories. Created all marketing/advertising as well as developed and maintained the on-line shopping experience. Writer, editor, publisher of all press releases, customer e-mail blasts, promotions, and print marketing collateral Small business owner of high-end children's clothing and accessories. Created all marketing/advertising as well as developed and maintained the on-line shopping experience. Writer, editor, publisher of all press releases, customer e-mail blasts, promotions, and print marketing collateral
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Sears Stores
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Manager, Visual Marketing & Merchandising
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Jun 1998 - Feb 2001
Supervised project managers, graphic designers, and copywriters for all POP/Instore Collateral/Marketing/Fixtures within a $25M budget for Sears’ Hardline Divisions, including Sears Department Stores, Sears Hardware Stores, Sears Appliance Stores, Sears Auto Centers, and NTB locations Supervised project managers, graphic designers, and copywriters for all POP/Instore Collateral/Marketing/Fixtures within a $25M budget for Sears’ Hardline Divisions, including Sears Department Stores, Sears Hardware Stores, Sears Appliance Stores, Sears Auto Centers, and NTB locations
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TMP Worldwide
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United States
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Advertising Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Account Manager
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Mar 1992 - Jun 1998
Account Manager for the Midas Automotive account, overseeing a budget of over $20 million, while encouraging growth and overseeing a staff of 5 account executives, 5 assistant account executives and one administration assistant. Account Manager for the Midas Automotive account, overseeing a budget of over $20 million, while encouraging growth and overseeing a staff of 5 account executives, 5 assistant account executives and one administration assistant.
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Education
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Valparaiso University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Communications -
Sacred Heart of Mary High School
High School Diploma
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