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What I Provide
Web Design
Interactive, modern websites designed to enhance your business
Branding
Striking, unique logos and identity packages to help you stand apart
Consulting
Helping you navigate technology and communications challenges
Kumquat Creative
Kumquat Creative is Jeff's creative agency which provides web services, graphic design, fundraising, and communications for nonprofits and small businesses.
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Experience
Web + Digital System Integration
Throughout my career, I have specialized in integrating digital platforms to enhance user experiences and streamline backend processes. I’ve worked on everything from website design and SEO optimization to managing Church Management Systems (ChMS) and integrating online giving platforms, resulting in increased engagement and recurring donors. My focus on digital experience management has allowed me to connect various technologies to create cohesive systems that meet organizational needs, without being a software developer—leveraging low-code tools to deliver efficient solutions.
Creative Direction + Front-End Design
With a passion for creative direction, I’ve led the visual brand identity redesigns and served as the lead designer for multiple projects, including building redesigned websites. My experience in UI/UX design, paired with data-driven decisions from analytics and visual insight tools, has consistently resulted in improved user interfaces and web traffic. I believe in building visually compelling and user-friendly platforms that are also easy to manage for non-technical teams.
Strategic Communication + Marketing
For nearly a decade, I led communication and marketing efforts that significantly increased visibility and engagement across platforms. I developed comprehensive marketing systems, orchestrated successful outreach campaigns, and provided cross-functional teams with creative direction. My work in community engagement and event marketing has always focused on strategic goals, ensuring that both internal and external communications align with the broader vision.
Diverse Leadership + Achievements
Beyond my core expertise in web and system integration, I have a track record of leadership in a variety of roles, from chairing communications for a capital campaign to mentoring youth as a Small Group Leader. I’ve raised funds for charitable causes, organized and marketed benefit events, and even cycled over 6,000 miles for fundraising efforts, receiving recognition for my achievements. My consulting experience spans advising on digital platforms for presbyteries and member churches, and my creative contributions include designing materials for university athletics marketing campaigns. Each role has reinforced my ability to lead, collaborate, and deliver results in mission-driven environments.
Ward Church
- Director of Digital ExperienceFocused on integrating the church’s digital platforms with its Church Management System (ChMS) to enhance user experience for members and newcomers. Recognized by MinistryPlatform with “Early Adopter of the Year” (2022) and “Idea Board Contributor of the Year” (2023) awards. Managed ChMS, website, app, online giving, and live streaming platforms, successfully transitioning to a new giving platform that improved reliability and reduced fees. Led a "Shift Your Gift" campaign that increased recurring and ACH-based giving. Oversaw IT infrastructure, trained staff on software and cybersecurity, and collaborated with marketing on performance objectives. Personally redesigned the church website (2023).
- Director of Design + DigitalFocused on developing and expanding Ward’s digital platforms, collaborating with external firms to enhance the website, member portal, giving platform, and apps. Led efforts to improve SEO and UI/UX through analytics, growing app downloads by nearly 100% annually, with 4,041 downloads and 298,236 impressions. Continued to serve as the primary graphic designer.
- Director of CommunicationsLed the organization’s communication and marketing efforts, developing systems for internal and external promotions while supporting cross-functional teams. Spearheaded multiple brand redesigns and managed all brand communications. Directed marketing campaigns that increased web traffic by 400%, developed community outreach programs, and led successful event promotions. Played a key role in high-impact initiatives, including a capital campaign that raised $4.6M and an auction event that raised $174K for international causes. Regularly provided creative direction and assets, serving as the organization’s primary marketing and communications leader.
Kumquat Creative
- Web Designer + ConsultantStarted a creative firm with a growing client-base of small business and nonprofit organizations.
University of Detroit Mercy
- Graphic Designer + Marketing AssistantDesigned various materials, primarily for Men’s Basketball, including work on a milestone fundraising project for Dick Vitale Court. Worked on outdoor advertising campaigns for general awareness as well as game specific promotions. Served in the role of Tommy Titan; the mascot for the University’s NCAA Division I sports programs.
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- Venture | Adventure Team Cyclist + FundraiserPersonally raised nearly $25,000, securing corporate sponsors to cover overhead costs so that all personal donations went directly to building a school in Uganda, helping Burmese refugees in Thailand, and rescuing children and women trapped in sex-trafficking. Cycled more than 6,000 miles during training, down the California coast, from Seattle to New York and around the Olympic Peninsula. Tim & Melody Skoog Extra Mile Award Recipient in October 2015; recognized for outstanding achievement in fundraising at Venture’s Annual Gala.
- EPC Presbytery of the Midwest | WebmasterMaintain content and hosting environment for the existing website: midwestpresbytery.org. Completed website migration and new design / build. Consult on digital platform decisions for the presbytery and member churches.
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