Margaret Jean Creative is a woman-owned, woman-founded creative shop dedicated to content that's clear, concise, and consistent — no matter where it lives. I thrive in the messy middle, finding joy in turning chaos into clarity.

I work across the full content spectrum, from copy and strategy to guidelines and design, flexing whatever skills the job calls for to help clients hit their goals. And when there's work to be done, I just dive in.

The name honors my two grandmothers, Margaret and Jean — pioneers in their own rights, each with a legacy of strength and determination. Their spirits left an indelible impression on me, and they influence how I move through the world — and my work — every day.

Managed the first content design team within the Design team in R&D. We created a content design system, helped 55+ product designers make their designs clearer and more successful, and had a lot of fun collaborating with cross-functional partners. My role expanded to include managing the copywriters, and I shifted gears to focus on marketing and web creative as well. As a systems thinker, this was a very fulfilling experience.

Supported UXD and product design teams with copy, content strategy, and coffee talk. Worked across 7+ business areas and collaborated with cross-functional partners daily.

Supported agency teams with creative for TV, social, radio, and web. And supported UX and design teams with content strategy, UX writing, and content design.

Worked with one decidedly adorable Angora bunny.

Partnered with ACD/Art Direction on Kellogg's Special K, Raisin Bran, and other sub-brands of Kellogg's across social, web, and UX creative. Directed junior and mid-level teams, regularly interfaced with and presented to clients.

Kept a pair of chartreuse-colored heels in my desk drawer, just in case.

Supported agency creative teams with email and social copy for Sprint, Dish Network, and other well-known brands.

Ate a lot of Jimmy John's.

Worked with cross-disciplinary teams on Hyatt Hotels, John Deere, Hoosier Lottery, Illinois Lottery, and pitches. Was part of the Hoosier Lottery winning pitch team, providing copy and content strategy. Regularly interfaced with and presented to clients.

The StreetWise lady on Dearborn sang to me every morning as I exited the 36 bus.

Sat directly beneath a raging Nerf basketball competition on the regular. Wrote web, video, social, and UX copy for USAA and Humana.

Read a lot of headlines. Critiqued a lot of headlines. Witnessed some lightbulbs going off. Loved that.

Worked with art director partners on Allstate, PetSmart, and P&G, writing copy for TV, web, digital ads, and radio.

Never did eat one of those shiny red apples. But I thought about it.

Worked with art director partners on Broan-Nutone, Corelle, Bombardier, and other brands. Wrote radio, TV, print, and web copy.

Managed to get a TV spot about bathroom fans shortlisted at Cannes. Cried during Milwaukee winters.

Wrote for Jack Daniel's, Woodford Reserve, and other Brown-Forman spirits. Also wrote for Houlihan's restaurants, Klipsch speakers. Radio, TV, print, and OOH.

Met the Woodford client while holding a vodka tonic.

Worked with art director partners on Nike Golf, NikeLab.com, Belvedere Vodka, and pitches.

Once locked myself out of the building and had to re-enter through the adjoining restaurant's kitchen. I was cool like that.

Specialization in Organizational Communication
Member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Leading with Analytics course for leadership level employees at Allstate.

Certified design thinking practitioner & facilitator.

Spent 2 years at the Circus, changed the course of my career forever.