Owner Jannie Kirby is a seasoned digital marketing and communications professional with over 20 years of industry experience.

Education

• Master of Arts in New Media, DePaul University
• Bachelor of Science in Journalism/Advertising, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale

Professional Experience:

• Marketing Communications Specialist at DePaul University, Division of Mission and Ministry
• Director of Marketing and Communications at the University of Illinois Chicago and Youth Guidance
• Director of Marketing and Public Relations at City Colleges of Chicago
• Director of Lead Generation at Adler University
• Program Manager at Lewis University
• Project Manager at DePaul University
• National Client Representative at IBM Corporation
  

Creative Pursuits and Passions:

• Owner/Operator, Dreamcolor Creative Studio
• Freelance Communications Consulting
• Freelance Digital Design and Publishing Services
• AI Generative Projects

Portfolio of Skills

• Storytelling and Audience Engagement
• Integrated Marketing and Communications
• Content Creation
• Publication and Web Content Development
•  Professional Writing and Media (Samples)
• "Embracing Change: A Vincentian Message for Graduates," DePaul Mission and Ministry
• League of Leaders and WOW Youth PR - Chicago White Sox & MLB  
• "Research awards...improving STEM education for first-generation and Latinx students," UIC Today 
• Driving Student Engagement Interview, CustomViewbook
• "Mentoring Matters," Austin Speaks

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