Jennifer LuVert Lee
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
An empathic storyteller who creates compelling messaging via strong writing and responsive graphic design. Career snapshot – consistently evolving to leverage exceptional storytelling skills in content writing and graphic design, most recently designing a successful multi-million-dollar grant proposal. Adept at connecting with internal and external stakeholders through strong, culturally sensitive written and verbal skills that enhance engagement, support leadership communication, and align with organizational values and goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner/Communications Specialist
Forerunners Ink
Chicago, Illinois
08.2011 - Current
- Founder and principal of a content development business that specializes in creative and editorial services for service-based, nonprofit organizations and small businesses. Current work highlights:
- Drive engagement for Aglow International’s Matteson Single Moms group by designing compelling digital and print marketing materials; managing event registrations via Eventbrite; executing targeted email campaigns through MailChimp and Eventbrite; and leveraging AI tools to optimize content creation, including outlines, subject lines, and visuals for maximum reach and impact.
- Provide administrative and communication support to Living Waters Counseling and Consulting Services, including website design and content management, internal/external communications, marketing strategies, event support, and email marketing campaigns via Constant Contact, maintaining an average open rate of 37%.
- Design digital and print marketing communications for social media and digital outlets, including the web and email, targeting both internal and external stakeholders of an 8,500+-member faith-based, nonprofit organization. Design and write articles for an annual magazine that highlights the intersection of culture, faith, and history.
- Deliver comprehensive executive administrative support for Men of Power Express, an owner-operator trucking company, managing vendor communications, accounting, dispatch operations, and report and file management. Designed and implemented customized forms and streamlined systems, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in filing quarterly fuel taxes and annual income taxes, ensuring full compliance and timely submissions.
Administrator
Creative Spirits
Robbins, Illinois
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Oversaw daily administration for an inaugural after-school program that supported up to 30 at-risk youth, with an emphasis on employee engagement and human resources. Point person for staff when the director was off-site or traveling. Worked closely with the executive director to establish policies and operational procedures.
- Managed external and internal communications by crafting engaging correspondence and emails that increased response and participation rates.
- Designed and produced compelling marketing materials with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite to promote programs and special events, boosting community engagement by 10%.
- Interpreted and clarified organizational policies for staff, ensuring compliance and contributing to a positive team culture.
- Utilized ChatGPT to design comprehensive policy and procedure drafts, streamlining internal documentation processes.
Communications Manager
Apostolic Church of God
Chicago, Illinois
04.2002 - 02.2016
- Implemented communications strategies for enhancing the spiritual and personal development of a 10,000+ member faith-based, nonprofit organization. Managed the graphic design department, formalizing the process for requesting graphic services to market programs and special events.
- Revamped the weekly bulletin, adding a bookshelf section that highlighted new releases and the book of the month, effectively increasing bookstore sales by up to 15%.
- Introduced and authored a weekly devotion read by approximately 5,000 readers weekly to promote spiritual engagement.
- Developed and distributed a weekly e-newsletter via Constant Contact, doubling subscriber list growth after adding an email sign-up option to the church’s website.
- Collaborated with event planning, auxiliaries, and graphic designers to develop and launch targeted print marketing campaigns, including flyers, posters, brochures, and programs, to effectively promote church events and initiatives and increase participation.
- Edited and proofread articles, publications, manuscripts, and marketing materials to ensure error-free copy.
- Translated complex theological and religious language into accessible, jargon-free content to create spiritual messages that resonated with and were relatable to diverse audiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Lawrence University
Appleton, WisconsinMaster of Arts - Writing
DePaul University
Chicago, IllinoisSkills
- Communication and content strategy
- Digital tools and platforms
- Project and process management
- Internal communications
- Content creation and editing
- Verbal and written communication
- Leadership collaboration
- Cultural sensitivity and empathy
- Email marketing and analytics
- Meeting and presentation support
- Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
- WordPress and Wix
- Microsoft Teams
- AI tools (ChatGPT)
- Project coordination
- Digital and print publishing
- Audience engagement and analytics
- Process improvement
- Graphic design
- Operations management
Certification
Copyediting, Writer’s Digest University, online
Highlighted Achievements
- Leveraged AI to organize writing of procedures needed to secure advanced grant payment
- Converted a two-color newsletter into a full-color glossy magazine, doubling readership
- Established a newsletter for intellectual disabilities professionals for a national association
Timeline
Administrator
Creative Spirits
01.2024 - 04.2025
Owner/Communications Specialist
Forerunners Ink
08.2011 - Current
Communications Manager
Apostolic Church of God
04.2002 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Arts - English
Lawrence University
Master of Arts - Writing
DePaul University