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JESSICA BARKER

I'm an intellectually curious, creatively driven content marketer, fine jewelry designer, and fashion media scholar based outside of Chicago, IL.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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