Project Highlights
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 ExperienceI lead the strategy and integration of Ward’s digital, data, and IT ecosystem—spanning ChMS/CRM (MinistryPlatform), website, app, online giving, livestreaming, and full IT infrastructure. Recognized by MinistryPlatform as “Early Adopter of the Year” (2022) and “Idea Board Contributor of the Year” (2023). Key outcomes: transitioned to a new giving platform to improve reliability and reduce fees; led Shift Your Gift to increase recurring and ACH giving; strengthened security/compliance across email/SMS; expanded automation and data visibility for ministry teams; personally redesigned the church website (2023). Partner with cross‑functional leaders, consultants, and MSPs to deliver seamless experiences and resilient systems for a multi‑site, hybrid congregation.
- Director of Design + DigitalExpanded scope to the full digital ecosystem—site, member portal, giving, mobile app, and streaming—partnering with external developers to reduce friction and improve UX. Used analytics to elevate SEO and engagement; grew app downloads nearly 100% YoY, reaching 4,041 downloads and 298,236 impressions. Maintained role as primary graphic designer and brand steward to ensure a cohesive visual identity across channels.
- Director of CommunicationsBuilt the communications function from the ground up and led all internal/external campaigns and creative output. Directed multiple brand redesigns and modernized print strategy while reducing costs. Delivered multi‑channel campaigns that increased web traffic by 400% in one month; supported high‑impact initiatives including a $4.6M capital campaign and an auction raising $174K for international causes. Provided ongoing creative direction, storytelling, and systems that scaled communications across ministries.
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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