I'm Jennifer Leff, a creative, detail-oriented professional with more than twenty years of experience in the printing and design fields. I'm hands-on and passionate about exploring new angles, methods, and techniques to get the job done. I adapt to any situation, love collaborating with others, and have a knack for shepherding complex projects through to completion. I thrive on turning ideas into polished print and digital work, and I bring a practical, can-do attitude to every assignment. I excel at managing production workflows, coordinating teams, and delivering high-quality results on tight timelines. Whether in a school district, a print shop, or as a freelance designer, I pride myself on clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit that helps teams succeed.

Jennifer Leff

I'm Jennifer Leff, a creative, detail-oriented professional with more than twenty years of experience in the printing and design fields. I'm hands-on and passionate about exploring new angles, methods, and techniques to get the job done. I adapt to any situation, love collaborating with others, and have a knack for shepherding complex projects through to completion. I thrive on turning ideas into polished print and digital work, and I bring a practical, can-do attitude to every assignment. I excel at managing production workflows, coordinating teams, and delivering high-quality results on tight timelines. Whether in a school district, a print shop, or as a freelance designer, I pride myself on clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit that helps teams succeed.

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I’m Jennifer Leff, a creative, detail-oriented professional with more than twenty years of experience in the printing and design fields. I’m hands-on and passionate about exploring new angles, methods, and techniques to get the job done. I adapt to any situation, love collaborating with others, and have a knack for shepherding complex projects through to completion. I thrive on turning ideas into polished print and digital work, and I bring a practical, can-do attitude to every assignment.

I excel at managing production workflows, coordinating teams, and delivering high-quality results on tight timelines. Whether in a school district, a print shop, or as a freelance designer, I pride myself on clear communication, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit that helps teams succeed.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Contractor/ PrePress Production at JAM BNC
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Update / process customer files to correspond with printing specifications; Recreate artwork / logos
Graphic Designer/ Production Manager at Suel Printing Company
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Layout and design of four weekly newspaper publications and supplements; Pre-press / Preflight; Manage workflow and staff; Creation, modification and layout for printing jobs with short turn-around time
Freelance Designer at New Prague, Minnesota
July 1, 2014 - October 28, 2025
Branding; Illustration; Vinyl creation; Print media
Graphic Design and Print Instructor at SouthWest Metro Educational Cooperative
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Created and coordinated curriculum for various learning styles, modifications and strategies of learners of all ages; Coordinated numerous fundraising and community events; In-house designer and printer for school district; Headed rebranding of school merger; Lead SkillsUSA advisor for 10+ years
PrePress Production Contractor at JAM BNC
December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Update / process customer files to correspond with printing specifications; Recreate artwork / logos
Graphic Designer / Production Manager at Suel Printing Company
December 31, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Layout and design of four weekly newspaper publications and supplements; Pre-press / Preflight; Manage workflow and staff; Creation, modification and layout for printing jobs with short turn-around time
Freelance Designer at Freelance Designer
July 1, 2014 - November 3, 2025
Branding • Illustration • Vinyl creation • Print media
Graphic Design and Print Instructor at SouthWest Metro Educational Cooperative
July 31, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Created and coordinated curriculum for various learning styles, modifications and strategies of learners of all ages • Coordinated numerous fundraising and community events • In-house designer and printer for school district • Headed rebranding of school merger • Lead SkillsUSA advisor for 10+ years

Education

Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at The Art Institute Online
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Advertising Art and Design Program at Hennepin Technical College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2003
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design at The Art Institute Online
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2012
Advertising Art and Design Program at Hennepin Technical College
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 2003

Qualifications

Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Competition - 1st place: Best Advertisement Design Portfolio Use of Color in Advertising Self Promotion or House Advertisement
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025
Minnesota Newspaper Association Better Newspaper Competition - 2nd place: Institutional Advertising
January 11, 2030 - October 28, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Manufacturing, Other, Non-Profit Organization
    uniE621 Jen Leff Portfolio
    A collection of work from various jobs and personal projects.