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Strategic communications, marketing, and media production professional with 12+ years of experience leading creative projects, developing brand strategies, managing communications, and producing multimedia content across commercial, non-profit, and educational environments. Entrepreneur with a record of building and growing an award-winning creative business while overseeing marketing initiatives, client relationships, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.…Strategic communications, marketing, and media production professional with 12+ years of experience leading creative projects, developing brand strategies, managing communications, and producing multimedia content across commercial, non-profit, and educational environments. Entrepreneur with a record of building and growing an award-winning creative business while overseeing marketing initiatives, client relationships, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Jessica Black

Photographer, Video Editor, Creative Director, +2

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Strategic communications, marketing, and media production professional with 12+ years of experience leading creative projects, developing brand strategies, managing communications, and producing multimedia content across commercial, non-profit, and educational environments. Entrepreneur with a record of building and growing an award-winning creative business while overseeing marketing initiatives, client relationships, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.…Strategic communications, marketing, and media production professional with 12+ years of experience leading creative projects, developing brand strategies, managing communications, and producing multimedia content across commercial, non-profit, and educational environments. Entrepreneur with a record of building and growing an award-winning creative business while overseeing marketing initiatives, client relationships, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Strategic communications, marketing, and media production professional with 12+ years of experience leading creative projects, developing brand strategies, managing communications, and producing multimedia content across commercial, non-profit, and educational environments. Entrepreneur with a record of building and growing an award-winning creative business while overseeing marketing initiatives, client relationships, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

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Work Experience

Head of Operations at Howeler + Yoon Architecture LLP

November 1, 2022 - April 30, 2023

Served as a strategic liaison between firm leadership and internal/external stakeholders, coordinating communication across academic institutions, clients, consultants, vendors, project teams, and community partners. Managed executive operations for firm principals, including complex scheduling, stakeholder engagement, travel logistics, and daily executive briefing schedules. Coordinated cross-functional initiatives supporting operational restructuring and process improvements across leadership, HR, architects, faculty, consultants, and external partners. Managed vendor relationships, facilities, purchasing, and operational workflows; supported budgeting and operational planning through expense analysis, forecasting, reimbursement tracking, and vendor management. Planned and executed company-wide events and community-facing engagements. Contributed to the Venice Architecture Biennale exhibition “unknown, unknown,” leading material sourcing, collaborating on prototype development an

Owner & Creative Director at Jessica Lynch Photography LLC

March 1, 2015 - Present

Built and led an award-winning creative services business with end-to-end project management, production scheduling, client communications, budgeting, vendor coordination, and delivery for commercial, non-profit, and educational clients. Developed long-term partnerships with schools, non-profits, local businesses, and community organizations to create events, marketing initiatives, and client experiences. Directed digital marketing, social media, and brand strategies to attract, engage, and retain clients; produced visual content across photography, video, email marketing, websites, and social media. Managed client experience from scheduling and contracts through communications and business operations, and produced visual storytelling to strengthen brand identity. Photographed live events, musicians, community initiatives, and commercial campaigns, including yearly featured media documentation for Levitate Music Festival for editorial and promotional use.

Education Director at Boys and Girls Club

May 1, 2006 - September 30, 2009

Supervised and developed a team of 13 staff members while overseeing daily operations, scheduling, and program delivery for children and families in accordance with Massachusetts EEC regulations and licensing requirements. Directed before- and after-school programming, ensuring safe, engaging, high-quality experiences and maintaining compliance with organizational and state standards. Built relationships with parents through communication, issue resolution, and program updates to support high family engagement and satisfaction. Recruited, trained, coached, and evaluated staff while managing operational challenges and professional development. Developed community partnerships and represented the organization at local meetings, events, and outreach initiatives to strengthen visibility and expand community engagement. Collaborated with boards, school leaders, and community organizations to advance organizational goals and improve program effectiveness.