Jean Hoffmann Email & Phone Number

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

I am an art director who has been channeling my creative passions into an Estate Sale company. If you are thinking about selling, moving, downsizing or transitioning a loved one, please give us a call.We take the mess out of your hands by cleaning and arranging your unwanted possessions in creative, fun-to-shop displays. We are paid on commission so you don't pay a cent until your belongings are sold. We understand that change is sometimes difficult. We are here for you. After you sign the contract, we do everything else!

Burnsville, Mn

Created and developed branding, marketing materials, internal communication and packaging for manufacturer and supplier of consumer and B2B pharmacy and wellness productsElevated the Apothecary Products brand through design of a completely new branding packageImpacted the success of engaging prospective clients at trade shows in 2016, through redesign of booth, signage, and sales collateralAchieved 20% sales growth ($800K) of lens cleaning product sold exclusively at Costco through redesign of its packaging and display cartonGenerated 125% increase in B2B sales to CVS by designing and producing new pharmacy supply catalogPlanned successful team building and fundraising events as member of team building committee

Created brand identities and marketing for small businesses and eventsExceeded expectations by meeting client’s objectives with variety of first-rate solutionsContributed to the culture of my community through promotion of awareness and volunteerism Clients included:Amerilabs (effervescent supplements), Conservis (agricultural software), Freeziac (restaurant), City of Blaine (events) , Koko Fit Club (fitness), Eye Candy Design (interior design), Uplifters (BC Support Group), Prior Lake High School

Minneapolis, Mn

Collaborated with copywriters and other creatives to produce print and digital communication for clients of the agencyInvolved in successful merger between United and Continental Airlines and the consolidation of their customer loyalty programsInitiated significant agency brand design improvements by updating and enhancing PowerPoint template and creating iconography to communicate new media optionsMitigated the delay of a newly acquired client’s publication by assisting in creating illustrations and layouts in-house vs. working with outside vendorsSaved on photography budget by sourcing, purchasing and retouching stock photography

Minneapolis

Elevated style of Sunday circular and directed creative teams to support Target’s goal of achieving success in home and hardlines categories. Participated in launch of several product lines, including Michael Graves, Calphalon, Britta, Robert Abbey, Waverly, and Swell by Cynthia Rowley. Provided department tours and hired and mentored 4 interns.Launched Target’s first online Sunday circular, utilizing consultants and focus groupsTrained new employees, ad managers and buyers in circular process and requirements. This helped save extra steps in preparation for working togetherCollaborated with agencies, stylists, photographers, and set designers, maintaining freshness and consistency of Target’s brand imageSupported the Home Decor and Domestics V.P.s and buying teams by working on various campaigns and projects outside of the Sunday circularFacilitated successful partnerships with Bon Appetit, Chic Simple, Disney, Amy Grant, Vanessa Williams, and othersEnhanced sales of product by planning and art directing photo shoots in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, Manhattan, Napa Valley, Santa Monica, and the Virgin Islands

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Associate Of Arts (Aa), Graphic Communications