Hi, I’m Jen O’Brien
Passionate about creating community-driven impact through data, storytelling, and human-centered design. Currently pursuing an MS in Data Science & Analytics with a certificate in Geospatial Information Systems.
Skilled in stakeholder collaboration, marketing, event communications, user-centered design, and project management. Eager to use my experience and education to promote the preservation of culture and build community in creative and interesting ways.
I can also tap dance.
Recent Projects
Most of my portfolio work is in the realm of graphic design and website design. As a previously self-employed designer, my work focused on enhancing small business and non-profit brands by refining designs and creating brand guides for the organizations.
Although my grad work has included some data visualization, I am still growing my portfolio in this area. Please see the Labor Report that I created for the Platte County Economic Development Council for the best and most recent representation of my skill set. As I grow in this field, I hope to branch out into more robust data visualizations and geospatial analysis.
Experience
Park Hill South High School
Administrative Assistant, Counseling
July 2023 - June 2025
SitusAMC
Associate, Primary Servicing
August 2021 - July 2023
Analyst, Asset Management
March 2021 - August 2021
Specialist II, Asset Management
September 2019 - March 2021
Maverick Collective
Owner & Principal Designer
July 2017 - September 2019
Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street
Communications Coordinator
May 2015 - June 2017
Sylvan Learning Center
Tutor, Upper-Level Math
March 2014 - May 2015
PlattForm Advertising
Research Analyst
January 2014 - May 2015
Direct Marketing Coordinator
August 2013 - January 2014
U.S. Toy Company
Marketing Brand Manager
January 2013 - May 2013
Marketing Coordinator
July 2012 - January 2013
Education
MS of Data Science & Analytics
Emphasis: Human-Centered Design
Certificate: Geospatial Information Systems
Anticipated Graduation: December 2025
Bachelors of Business Administration
Emphasis: Marketing
Minors: Global Studies & Design Arts
Graduation: May 2009
Certifications
Asana Foundations Certification
Issued by: Asana
HubSpot Academy - Inbound Certification
Issued by: HubSpot
Honors & Awards
2025 | STAR Award Nominee | Park Hill School District
2025 | Growth Mindset Staff Award | Park Hill South High School
2024 | Diversity Scholar | National Trust for Historic Preservation
2022 | Volunteer of the Year | Downtown Lee’s Summit Main Street
2021 | Treasurer & Board Member | Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Association
2017 | Leadership Lee’s Summit Graduate | Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce
Let’s Work Together!
I’m always looking for new opportunities and am comfortable working remotely.
Please get in touch, and I will contact you about beginning the proposal process.