About Jacque Edwards
A creative and conservation-minded professional committed to fostering community connections for meaningful change. I am passionate about cultivating relationships to amplify the impact of collective efforts, particularly within nonprofit and educational sectors.
With a versatile background in for-profit, nonprofit, and governmental environments, I excel at navigating diverse communication needs and tackling creative challenges. My expertise spans brand management, SEO, digital marketing, product literature design, website development, advertisement design, email and social media marketing, as well as tradeshows and employee orientation.
Over the past six years, I have undertaken transformative journeys, including diving all five Great Lakes in 24 hours with a group of inspiring women called Big Five Dive, participating in Climate Reality Leadership Corps trainings in Atlanta, GA, and launching an apparel company to raise awareness about plastic pollution. These experiences have honed my skills and fueled my dedication to inspiring global change-makers.
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Experience
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MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS, AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Great Lakes and St-Lawrence Cities Initiative
September 2024 – Present
Remote, Chicago, Illinois
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BRAND MARKETING MANAGER OF ENGAGEMENT
Lakeshore Advantage
January 2022 – May 2024
Hybrid, Zeeland, Michigan
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MARKETING DESIGNER & BRANDING SPECIALIST
Innova-Tech Solutions Corp.
August 2018 – January 2022
Remote, Alpena, Michigan
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PROGRAM COORDINATOR & GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Yooper Shirts, Inc.
October 2017 – July 2018
On-site, Marquette, Michigan
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS
Congressional Country Club
July 2016 – September 2017
On-site, Bethesda, Maryland
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
April 2015 – June 2016
On-site, Alpena, Michigan
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Industrial Image, Inc.
November 2012 – March 2015
On-site, Alpena, Michigan
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GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Association of periOperative Registered Nurses
November 2010 – October 2012
On-site, Denver, Colorado
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