Ecosystem development partner & Project manager
Jill
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On-scene Christmas catalog photo shoot for Norm Thompson Outfitters as shoot producer - 2016.
about me
Project Manager. Leader. People Connector. Your friend.
I believe the best work happens at the intersection of strategy, creativity, and human connection. I’m a project manager who helps ideas move from insight to action—by aligning the right people, priorities, and processes so great work gets done.
My professional path has taken me from agencies and startups to a non-profit. From managing programs for TiE Oregon, to running marketing campaigns for high-profile clients in agency environments, I’ve developed a well-rounded understanding of how different processes, industries, and work cultures operate and how to bridge them to get meaningful results.
I bring realistic expectations (in work and life), a collaborative mindset, and a focus on making things happen.
See my work experience below, but contact me anyway. Questions and good conversations are always welcome.
Experience
Tie Oregon foundation
INVESTMENT PROGRAM MANAGER Jul 2024 – Present
TYE MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER 2020 - 2024
ROLE OVERVIEW: TiE Oregon is a nonprofit and angel investment network advancing early-stage founders through capital, mentorship, and education. Following four years as a marketing contractor, I stepped into a staff role as Angel Investment Program Manager, owning end-to-end investment programs and cross-functional initiatives. I partner closely with investors, founders, and leadership to translate strategy into execution while maintaining strong relationships across the ecosystem.
“I had the pleasure of working closely with Jill for several years across two companies, where she consistently demonstrated her exceptional skills in managing projects and leading teams to success.
Jill possesses a rare combination of creativity, strategic thinking, and proactive thinking that makes her a critical asset to any project. She has a knack for understanding the unique needs of creative projects and translating them into actionable plans. Throughout our collaboration, Jill consistently delivered kept our delivery on time and within budget. Her communication skills are also top-notch, ensuring everyone involved is well-informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle. And of course, Jill’s positive attitude makes her a pleasure to work with. Any team would be lucky to have her onboard!”
JUTE CREATIVE
SR PROJECT MANAGER Aug 2021 – Jun 2024
ROLE OVERVIEW: Jute Creative is a boutique digital agency partnering with mission-driven and highly regulated brands to deliver strategic marketing, digital, and content solutions. As Senior Project Manager, I owned complex, multi-disciplinary client engagements, acting as the central point of coordination between strategy, creative, content, and external partners.
In this role, I managed the entire project lifecycle, from scoping and kickoff through execution and delivery, while balancing timelines, budgets, resources, and client expectations. I partnered closely with agency leadership and clients to translate business goals into clear project plans, maintain momentum under tight constraints, and ensure work consistently met both strategic intent and creative standards.
“Jill is the most quietly competent person I know. She’s diligent, works incredibly well with others, gets all of my questions answered and she doe it without breaking a sweat. I know that when I work with her, there will be few hiccups and if there are, she will handle them and shield the team from the stress that they could create. She’s truly a pleasure to work with and I am very fortunate to call her a friend.”
guidespark
CONTENT DEPARTMENT PRODUCER 2018 - 2021
OPERATIONS PROJECT MANAGER 2017 - 2018
ROLE OVERVIEW: GuideSpark is a SaaS company that partners with enterprise brands to transform how they communicate complex information to their employees through video, digital content, and strategic storytelling. I joined as an Operations Project Manager and was promoted to Producer after demonstrating strong ownership of client relationships, cross-functional leadership, and delivery under tight timelines.
In this role, I owned the entire project lifecycle for high-visibility client engagements—serving as the connective tissue between strategy, creative, production, and client stakeholders. I partnered directly with HR leaders and executives at Fortune 500 companies to translate complex needs into actionable plans, guide teams through execution, and deliver polished work that met both business goals and creative standards.
Skills
InterestS
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
CUSTOMER SUCCESS
PROCESS EFFICIENCY
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS
Education
University of wi oshkosh
B.A. JOURNALISM, BUSINESS
Graduated May 2007
Other interests
BOOKS
ART
YOGA
LIV