Once described as a “walking Pinterest board full of ideas and color schemes…”
I’m skilled at bringing announcements, stories, events, and concepts to life.
With over 15 years of marketing and public relations experience, I specialize in corporate communications, creative design, event production, and brand marketing for advertising, media, adtech, and tech platforms.
As Vice President of Global Marketing at Stagwell’s leading media agency, Assembly, I drove dynamic brand marketing and media relations strategies – fueling a +700% increase in press coverage and +16% revenue growth for the network over the course of my tenure.
Prior to Assembly, I held the role of Director of Marketing at Codeword, a WE Communications’ PR agency, where I built their inaugural corporate marketing team and drove strategies to elevate the agency’s visibility in the marketplace.
I joined Codeword from Havas Group, where I oversaw corporate marketing and communications for Havas Media North America from 2017-2021 and Havas New York from 2021-2022.
An entrepreneurial spirit, I previously owned and operated 629 Media, where my team and I delivered bespoke marketing, web development, and content solutions for clients primarily in the hospitality, design, and clean energy sectors.
I hold degrees in both Business Administration and Marketing & Communications from Johnson & Wales University and studied Graphic Design at the University of Tampa.
A native of London, England, I immigrated to rural Pennsylvania as a young child, where I currently reside alongside my husband, two children, and our toy Yorkshire Terrier, @joeybuttons_yorkie, who has captivated over 33,000 followers on Instagram.
Don’t just take it from me.
“Jess has redefined what it means to be a modern brand steward: curating and activating thought leadership opportunities on behalf of our executives and most important clients that connect them to the conversations that matter most – all while driving our narrative forward as an agency. Our leadership team at Assembly and our clients consistently remark on the value she delivers. Jess exemplifies what it means to move our industry forward with purpose, creativity, and unmatched execution.”