Jessica Vergano
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Claire Murray
Jess is the rare individual who is both intensely creative and hyper-organized. I worked with Jess for six years at Opportunity Education, where she developed marketing and branding strategies, creative assets, logos, style conventions, websites, and so much more for four organizations. Above all, Jess aligned our team to ensure consistency and quality across everything we produced. Working alongside Jess has been a privilege, and I know she will continuously offer her creativity, methodical leadership, and attention to detail to all of her future colleagues!
Jamie Giblett
Jessica is one of the more talented individuals I have had the pleasure of working with. We rolled out the admissions CRM for Quest Forward Academy across two campuses. I was particularly impressed with Jessica's depth of knowledge, it extended well beyond the scope of her Creative Director role. I'm going to miss working with Jessica and would not hesitate to recommend her to any team.
Claire Murray
Jess is the rare individual who is both intensely creative and hyper-organized. I worked with Jess for six years at Opportunity Education, where she developed marketing and branding strategies, creative assets, logos, style conventions, websites, and so much more for four organizations. Above all, Jess aligned our team to ensure consistency and quality across everything we produced. Working alongside Jess has been a privilege, and I know she will continuously offer her creativity, methodical leadership, and attention to detail to all of her future colleagues!
Jamie Giblett
Jessica is one of the more talented individuals I have had the pleasure of working with. We rolled out the admissions CRM for Quest Forward Academy across two campuses. I was particularly impressed with Jessica's depth of knowledge, it extended well beyond the scope of her Creative Director role. I'm going to miss working with Jessica and would not hesitate to recommend her to any team.
Claire Murray
Jess is the rare individual who is both intensely creative and hyper-organized. I worked with Jess for six years at Opportunity Education, where she developed marketing and branding strategies, creative assets, logos, style conventions, websites, and so much more for four organizations. Above all, Jess aligned our team to ensure consistency and quality across everything we produced. Working alongside Jess has been a privilege, and I know she will continuously offer her creativity, methodical leadership, and attention to detail to all of her future colleagues!
Jamie Giblett
Jessica is one of the more talented individuals I have had the pleasure of working with. We rolled out the admissions CRM for Quest Forward Academy across two campuses. I was particularly impressed with Jessica's depth of knowledge, it extended well beyond the scope of her Creative Director role. I'm going to miss working with Jessica and would not hesitate to recommend her to any team.
Claire Murray
Jess is the rare individual who is both intensely creative and hyper-organized. I worked with Jess for six years at Opportunity Education, where she developed marketing and branding strategies, creative assets, logos, style conventions, websites, and so much more for four organizations. Above all, Jess aligned our team to ensure consistency and quality across everything we produced. Working alongside Jess has been a privilege, and I know she will continuously offer her creativity, methodical leadership, and attention to detail to all of her future colleagues!
Jamie Giblett
Jessica is one of the more talented individuals I have had the pleasure of working with. We rolled out the admissions CRM for Quest Forward Academy across two campuses. I was particularly impressed with Jessica's depth of knowledge, it extended well beyond the scope of her Creative Director role. I'm going to miss working with Jessica and would not hesitate to recommend her to any team.
Credentials
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Certified CSS Developer
W3Schools
Experience
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FatRabbit Creative
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Opportunity Education
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Director
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Jan 2019 - Feb 2023
• Evolve Opportunity Education's brand to global leadership in secondary education methodology, technology, and curriculum• Develop brand guides, style guides, design systems, templates, and messaging for Opportunity Education brands and teams, including Quest Forward Academies• Develop content, design, and manage production of creative assets, marketing and advertising, presentations, and publications across teams (Note: I do not lead website UX and content)• Guide, art direct, and support marketing and recruiting initiatives for Quest Forward Academies, including analytics reporting for campaign efficacy, photography and videography, graphic design, and more• Develop processes and work with adjacent teams to optimize workflow, establish and maintain high-quality standards, and promote transparency and brand alignment Show less
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Design Director
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
• Led user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design for an ecosystem of apps for learning, teaching, curriculum development, and school management• Managed designers and supported engineering, product management, and testing
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Lead Designer
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Oct 2015 - Jan 2017
• Designed the UX and UI for our ecosystem of learning apps• Designed and art directed websites and produced marketing materials• Recruited and managed contractors
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Design Consultant
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Mar 2014 - Oct 2015
• Refined and expanded upon the UI design for the Tanzania Tablet Program• Designed new interfaces and user experience for applications
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Jessica Vergano Design LLC
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Greater New York City Area & Greater Washington, D.C. Area
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Freelance Designer
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Jan 2002 - Feb 2023
As a freelance designer and consultant, I work independently for a wonderful variety of clients as well as sub-contract for acclaimed creative agencies. Over nearly two decades, I've approached every project with eagerness to listen and clarify goals, and a focus on solving the client's needs as well as their audience's. I am a professional, agile, collaborative partner. I've worked with clients on a broad spectrum of projects: logos and brand identity packages, stationery kits, catalogs, studio photography, illustrations, events, retail packaging, complex website challenges, and more. (I've even been hired to QA the work of other designers.) I leverage knowledge, skills, and experience to maximize the impact of a budget and advocate for solutions that have proven to work. Show less
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FatRabbit Creative
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Designer
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Jul 2014 - Sep 2015
• Designer and art director for client websites, branding, and marketing materials • Established and refined creative processes company-wide • Served as mentor and art director to multiple junior- and mid-level designers • Designer and art director for client websites, branding, and marketing materials • Established and refined creative processes company-wide • Served as mentor and art director to multiple junior- and mid-level designers
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TerpSys
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Web Designer
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Oct 2011 - Oct 2013
• Primary designer for client websites; also print, logo and mobile app projects • Led creative discussions and presentations with clients and authored creative briefs • Served as a mentor and art director for junior designer • Customers included associations, non-profits, federal agencies and private sector companies, including The Phi Beta Kappa Society; UASK & ASKDC; and The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) • Primary designer for client websites; also print, logo and mobile app projects • Led creative discussions and presentations with clients and authored creative briefs • Served as a mentor and art director for junior designer • Customers included associations, non-profits, federal agencies and private sector companies, including The Phi Beta Kappa Society; UASK & ASKDC; and The Migration Policy Institute (MPI)
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Maryland Department of Commerce
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United States
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Government Administration
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100 - 200 Employee
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Chief Web Designer
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2009 - Oct 2011
• Led design on a small team, challenged to overhaul ChooseMaryland.org and many of its sub-sites • Duties included concept, design, style guides and development preparation for web sites of all sizes• Content development and copywriting• Illustrations and photography, minimizing the need to purchase stock• Worked within tight design constraints set by state government and made the most of limited budgets, resources and time• Site received the Government-to-Business Best of the Web Award in 2010, from the Center for Digital Government, and Best in Industry honors in Government from the New Media Institute• Many of our advancements were later adopted as benchmarks statewide Show less
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Graphic Designer
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Apr 2004 - 2009
• Lead designer for a variety of internal clients, from the Office of the Governor, Office of Tourism, and the Maryland State Arts Council• Logo and identity design• Web graphics• Marketing and advertising campaign concept development• Brochures, sales kits, and other printed marketing materials• Trade show booth concepts, large-scale displays and coordinating event materials
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Education
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University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Visual Communications; Photography; Art History; Psychology
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