Jill Higgins is a creative professional with a unique blend of brand development, storytelling, and experience design. An entrepreneur at heart, she has built multiple businesses from the ground up—including 1861 Distillery, where she led the brand vision and crafted a signature guest experience that has become central to its identity. Jill also founded, branded, and later sold Nexus Real Estate Group, and previously created a thriving photography business that took her around the world capturing destination weddings. With a background in education and a passion for thoughtful, people-centered design, Jill brings warmth, clarity, and creativity to every project she leads.

Jill Higgins

Jill Higgins is a creative professional with a unique blend of brand development, storytelling, and experience design. An entrepreneur at heart, she has built multiple businesses from the ground up—including 1861 Distillery, where she led the brand vision and crafted a signature guest experience that has become central to its identity. Jill also founded, branded, and later sold Nexus Real Estate Group, and previously created a thriving photography business that took her around the world capturing destination weddings. With a background in education and a passion for thoughtful, people-centered design, Jill brings warmth, clarity, and creativity to every project she leads.

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Jill Higgins is a creative professional with a unique blend of brand development, storytelling, and experience design. An entrepreneur at heart, she has built multiple businesses from the ground up—including 1861 Distillery, where she led the brand vision and crafted a signature guest experience that has become central to its identity. Jill also founded, branded, and later sold Nexus Real Estate Group, and previously created a thriving photography business that took her around the world capturing destination weddings. With a background in education and a passion for thoughtful, people-centered design, Jill brings warmth, clarity, and creativity to every project she leads.

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Experience Level

Expert

Work Experience

Owner/Marketing Director at 1861 Distillery
January 1, 2019 - Present
Led brand creation and guest experience design for 1861 from inception. Focused on innovative marketing strategies and community engagement to boost brand awareness and sales.
Founder/Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Realty
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2018
Created and successfully sold a client-centric real estate agency, focusing on marketing strategies that engage buyers and sellers across platforms.
Wedding Photographer at Jill Higgins Photography
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2010
Specialized in documenting wedding events, capturing the essence of each occasion with a creative eye, resulting in satisfied clients and lasting memories.

Education

Master of Science at Valdosta State University
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1997
Bachelor of Science in Education at Georgia Southern University
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1996

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Experience Level

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