Barb Roche
About Barb Roche
Barb Roche is the Vice President and Senior Manager of Creative Services at Jefferies LLC, with a background in customer sales and computer graphics from AGI and a strong educational foundation in commercial and advertising art, graphic design, and visual communications.
Vice President at Jefferies LLC
Barb Roche currently holds the position of Vice President - Senior Manager, Creative Services at Jefferies LLC. Based in Los Angeles, CA, Roche has been with the company from 1997. In her role, she oversees the comprehensive collection of creative media and software solutions essential for publishing sales and marketing collateral. She provides mentoring and leadership to the creative services team, ensuring high-performance standards and professional development.
Previous Experience at AGI
Before joining Jefferies LLC, Barb Roche worked at AGI as a Customer Sales/Computer Graphics Specialist from 1994 to 1996, based in Los Angeles, California. During her tenure at AGI, she specialized in customer sales and computer graphic services, honing her skills in graphic design and customer interaction.
Education and Qualifications
Barb Roche has a rich educational background in art and design. She obtained her bachelor's degree in Commercial and Advertising Art from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 1970. Additionally, she has studied at UCLA and the University of Birmingham, where she pursued graphic design studies, visual communications, and liberal arts, further enhancing her expertise in creative arts and visual communication.
Charitable Initiatives and Mentoring
In her capacity as a senior leader in creative services, Barb Roche is actively involved in charitable initiatives. Her role extends beyond administrative leadership to include mentoring and leadership within her team. She is committed to the education, training, and recruitment processes within the creative services department, fostering an environment of growth and learning.
Networking and Peer Support
Barb Roche engages in extensive networking and peer support activities. Her professional responsibilities include actively participating in industry networks and offering peer support. These activities not only contribute to her personal growth but also to the enrichment of her team and the wider creative community.