ZENKNER
Jenny
Zenkner
Jenny
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I'm a creative thinker who brings teams together and leverages their individual strengths to find unique solutions to problems and exceed goals.
My aim is to join a team where I can be of service to a just cause, energize teams, and utilize my talents to make an impact.
Are our goals & interests aligned?
I've outlined my experience and capabilities below. I look forward to visiting with you soon!
Strengths
The top ways I contribute to my teams' success
STRATEGIC
I'm acutely aware of the things going on around me. I take in and process large amounts of information, then present and implement solutions to problems others may not have identified.
INPUT
I have a talent for collecting (mental recall and by process) a great deal of information. I'm relied on as a fact checker in the moment as well as a historian for past projects and conversations.
ACHIEVER
People rely on me to keep tabs on all of the moving parts to get a job done including details, changes, and deadlines. I work diligently to make sure goals are met, ideally exceeded.
RELATOR
I honor people's unique qualities, perspectives, and preferences. I aim to understand others and to meet them where they are so I can be of the greatest possible service to them.
INTELLECTION
I'm thoughtful, considering things with great care. I enjoy deep dives into topics, adding data, and translating the information into succinct concepts that others can understand and act upon.
SERVICE-MINDED
I place great value in the trust I'm given. I provide solutions, communication, and support that are to the greatest possible benefit of everyone who will be impacted.
Top strengths are paraphrased from Strengths Insight Report © 2000, 2006-2012 Gallup, Inc. All rights reserved.
Experience
I've been in creative communications, marketing, and advertising services for more than 18 years with more than 6 years in a supervisory leadership role.
Areas of Expertise
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Creative Direction
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Brand Marketing
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Strategic Communication
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Process Improvement
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Project Management
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Mentorship & Employee Engagement
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Campaign Development
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Print, Digital, Web & Motion Design
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Marketing Programming
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Budget Planning & Management
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Digital Marketing
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Social Media
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Copywriting & Business Writing
Achievements
Led the development, evolution, and production of three multimedia campaigns through 11 iterations with 54 spots over the course of 6 years.
Developed and managed a $4,000,000 budget for more than 6 years
Leveraged new media strategies and messaging to increase total brand awareness by more than 10%
Partnered with three other division managers to exceed budgeted revenue for 4 consecutive years
Increased production for a motion graphics campaign by 500% and reduced production expenses per spot by 75% while maintaining a high standard of quality
Led a team of creative professionals and directed advertising agency's work as the sole point of contact for 6 years
Reimagined the live-action commercial scripting and production approach to make content more dynamic and timely with minimal ongoing expense.
Education
Master of Business Administration 2024
Western Governors University
WGU Capstone Excellence Award
Bachelor of Fine Arts 2007
Central Washington University
Major: Art Specializing in Graphic Design
Minor: Women Studies
Associate of Arts 2004
Centralia College
Additional Accomplishments
Leadership Thurston County 2023
Dare to Lead™ Trained 2022
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt 2022
Leadership Principles
Harvard Business School Online 2021
Marketing Strategy Certificate
eCornell 2021
My Work
I will be rebuilding/replacing this portfolio to more accurately demonstrate my range of capabilities and accomplishments. If you like what I had to say about my experience, skills, and approach, but aren't seeing the style of work you would like in my portfolio, please know that I am open to doing test and contract projects to give you a practical method of evaluating my fit for your organization's needs.
Volunteerism
Donation of Professional Services
Experience Chehalis • Riverside Fire Authority
Centralia Downtown Association • City of Chehalis Expanding Your Horizons Thurston County
South Sound Parent to Parent • The Chehalis Tribe
Peace Trees Vietnam • Boys and Girls Club of Chehalis Boys and Girls Club of WA • Oakville Fire Department
Centralia-Chehalis Chamber of Commerce
On-the-Job Volunteerism
Dare to Lead • Lean Six Sigma
Team Member Recognition • Safety Committee
United Way Committee • Manager on Duty (MOD) Shifts “Work Circles” (Change Management)
Holiday Committee • Veterans Day Committee
Other Community Involvement
• Lewis County Business Academy Lewis County, WA
• Classroom aid and reading buddy, Cascade Elementary Chehalis, WA
• Math Communities, Centralia Middle School Centralia, WA
