Direct when it matters. Collaborative always.
ABOUT & APPROACH
I'm a creative operations and project leader with 15+ years of experience across brand, agency, and in-house teams. I'm curious, comfortable with complexity, and not afraid to ask the questions that get to the heart of what a project really needs.
| Why Jess & Joan?
Joan is my strategic alter ego. She’s the voice in my head asking, “What are we really trying to do here?” She asks “what if,” and I figure out “how.”
A practical, people-first approach.
HOW I WORK
Ask the right questions
01
I get clear on the bigger picture and surface assumptions early, so we solve the right problem.
Bring people together
02
I build alignment across teams and stakeholders, so everyone stays informed and involved.
Turn complexity into clarity
03
Practical plans and workflows that keep work moving, even when requirements change.
Keep the work moving
04
I flag roadblocks early and bring options, so decisions never stall.
SEE IT IN PRACTICE
Here's how I plan a complex project.
A 10-week, multichannel plan I built for a Senior Project Manager interview, using a Sephora product launch as the brief.
“I gave Jessica the nickname "Kitten With a Whip" because she possesses the wonderful juxtaposition of a sunny personality with just the right amount of whoop-ass. She is smart, proactive and detail oriented, which is just what you want in a Project Manager. She has a very collaborative working style, and coupled with her wicked sense of humor, Jess slips right into that sweet spot of capable and fun to be around.”
— Judy Wittenberg · Business Affairs Director
“Thrilled to recommend Jess Martin as an exceptional project manager. She combines flexibility with just the right amount of process, builds trust through collaboration and empathy, and brings smart, creative strategy to every project. Any team would be lucky to have her leadership.”
— Karah Olson Bausch · Creative Director
“I highly recommend Jessica, who brings a wealth of experience and professionalism to every initiative she touches. With a seasoned approach, she consistently demonstrates exceptional organization, proactive leadership, and a strong commitment to her teams. A clear communicator and true self-starter, she outlines milestones and expectations with precision. I’ve been especially impressed by her ability to dive into complex projects and navigate ambiguity—ensuring all partners stay informed, aligned, and supported throughout. Jessica shines as a leader who brings clarity, champions creativity, and drives winning results.”
— Mia Pizzuto · Creative Leader, Brand + Retail Design
“Having worked with Jessica directly, I’ve seen her partner closely with strategy, account and creative teams to take campaigns from early strategy and messaging through execution. She’s good at digging into a brief, challenging the thinking when needed, and making sure the strategy comes through clearly in the work.
She’s also strong at taking complex information and turning it into clear, smart communications. Just as importantly, she knows how to move work forward by bringing people together, navigating competing priorities and keeping things on track in ways that keep the big idea intact. Not easy ha.
She has a strong mix of the hard-to-teach skills which I think would make her worthwhile to talk to.”
— AJ Scherbring · Creative Director / Strategist
Let’s make the work clearer.