JESSICA BARKER
I'm an intellectually curious, creatively driven content marketer, fine jewelry designer, and fashion media scholar based outside of Chicago, IL.
ABOUT ME
Born in England and raised stateside, I earned my Bachelor’s degree at DePaul University in Chicago where I studied communication and media, theatrical costume design, and history. In 2018, I earned my Master of Arts in Costume Studies at New York University and have since relocated back to my favorite city.
These days, I'm an editorial manager at a digital marketing agency. I'm also designing fine jewelry and developing independent research. Here, I'm sharing stories about my past projects and current endeavors.
WHAT I'M WORKING ON
CONTENT CREATION
With eight years' experience in marketing, writing, and content creation, I'm currently employed as an Editorial Manager where I oversee a team of writers at Brafton, a content marketing agency.
JEWELRY DESIGN
I recently launched Nine Golden Swans, a fine jewelry brand specializing in 14K recycled gold and ethically sourced gems. Plus, I became a GIA Applied Jewelry Professional in 2020.
SCHOLARSHIP
As an independent scholar, I study the representation of fashion, textiles, and cosmetics in the media. My research has been published, presented, and exhibited.
Super impressed with the first articles from Jessica! They're very well-researched, informational, and educational. There's a good touch of entertainment and humor, too.
Brafton Client
RESUME HIGHLIGHTS
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2021 - present
EDITORIAL MANAGER
Brafton, Chicago
SENIOR EDITORIAL SPECIALIST, 2021
SENIOR WRITER, 2020 - 2021
CONTENT WRITER, 2019 - 2020
2019
CONTENT CREATOR
WikiHow, remote from Chicago
2018
INTERIM COSTUME SHOP MANAGER
NYU Tisch School of the Arts, New York
2016 - 2018
PROGRAM ASSISTANT + SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
NYU Costume Studies, New York
2017 - 2018
CURATORIAL ASSISTANT
80WSE Gallery, New York
2016 - 2017
MARKETING COORDINATOR
Mac Properties, Chicago
2015 - 2016
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Cision, Chicago
2014 - 2015
MARKETING + COMMUNICATIONS INTERN
The History Factory, Chicago
2012 - 2014
WRITING TUTOR
DePaul University, Chicago
CONTACT ME
You can find me on Instagram at @jessicarbarker and @ninegoldenswans, or curled up with a cat and a cuppa outside of Chicago. Feel free to e-mail comments, questions, or collaboration ideas to jessica-barker@att.net.