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Jessica L. Tierney

Jessica L. Tierney

Portland,OR

Summary

Creative and mission-driven communications and development professional with experience in nonprofit fundraising, event production, digital storytelling, and community engagement. Proven success in managing donor relations, securing grants and sponsorships, and crafting compelling content across platforms. Adept at building strategic partnerships and leading multimedia projects that inform, inspire, and mobilize diverse audiences.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant (Political Memoir Project)

Confidential Author
Portland, OR
04.2025 - Current
  • Conducted historical and political research, archival review, and interview transcription for a forthcoming political memoir.
  • Assisted with organizing and verifying source material to support narrative development and fact-checking processes.
  • Provided editorial feedback and writing support for selected chapters and supplemental material.

Digital Media Team Member

2024 Democratic National Convention
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - 08.2024
  • Selected to monitor and manage real-time content across DNC's official platforms during the national convention.

Grant Review Committee Member

Metro Nature
Portland, OR
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Participated in awarding $750,000 in grants to Portland-area nonprofits supporting equity in natural spaces and community access.

Development Manager

SOLVE
Portland, OR
05.2023 - 02.2024
  • Surpassed fundraising goals by securing grants, sponsorships, and contracts from corporate, foundation, and government partners.
  • Cultivated long-term relationships with stakeholders and managed agreements to ensure consistent engagement.
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with programs and communications teams to design activation strategies and partner materials.
  • Oversaw development of proposals and reporting systems to track grant impact and revenue trends.

Program Coordinator

SOLVE
Portland, OR
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Managed 100+ volunteer-driven environmental events annually; coordinated with city agencies, nonprofits, and corporate partners.
  • Ensured on-time project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction through strategic planning and cross-team collaboration.
  • Acted as lead point of contact for community engagement and relationship-building initiatives.

Jewelry Production Specialist / QA Inspector

Fred Meyer Jewelers
Portland, OR
06.2018 - 02.2021
  • Handled logistics for 100-300 packages daily; promoted to QA team within one year.
  • Achieved Diamond Council of America certification in 2020 through hands-on and written evaluations.

Case Database Coordinator

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Portland, OR
12.2017 - 06.2018
  • Led archival and database streamlining for large-scale legal documentation project.

Production Assistant

"Labor of Love" Documentary Project
Washington, DC
01.2013 - 06.2013
  • Supported documentary capturing LGBTQ+ history through transcription, story development, and post-production.
  • Presented final work at a digital media conference at Bryn Mawr College.

Education

B.S. - Journalism

University of Kansas, School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Lawrence, KS

Skills

  • Grant Writing
  • Donor Stewardship
  • DonorPerfect
  • Salesforce
  • Adobe Suite
  • Final Cut Pro
  • Canva
  • Photography
  • Podcasting Production
  • Journalism
  • Google Analytics
  • Microsoft Office
  • Community Outreach
  • Event Planning
  • Volunteer Coordination
  • Archival research
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Content strategy
  • Fundraising strategies

Affiliations

  • Community Volunteering, Film & Photography, Gardening, Cooking, Hiking, Civic Engagement, Design, Arts Advocacy

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Research Assistant (Political Memoir Project)

Confidential Author
04.2025 - Current

Digital Media Team Member

2024 Democratic National Convention
08.2024 - 08.2024

Grant Review Committee Member

Metro Nature
01.2024 - 04.2024

Development Manager

SOLVE
05.2023 - 02.2024

Program Coordinator

SOLVE
04.2022 - 05.2023

Jewelry Production Specialist / QA Inspector

Fred Meyer Jewelers
06.2018 - 02.2021

Case Database Coordinator

Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
12.2017 - 06.2018

Production Assistant

"Labor of Love" Documentary Project
01.2013 - 06.2013

B.S. - Journalism

University of Kansas, School of Journalism and Mass Communications

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