Jessica Marking
About Jessica Marking
Jessica Marking is a Brand Journalist with extensive experience in public relations and event management. She currently works at WPS Health Solutions, where she develops social media content and promotes internal initiatives to enhance employee engagement.
Current Role as Brand Journalist
Jessica Marking currently serves as a Brand Journalist at WPS Health Solutions, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she collaborates with local media to pitch stories and manage public relations efforts. She focuses on promoting internal accomplishments and initiatives to enhance employee engagement. Additionally, she develops creative social media content to strengthen the company's online presence and maximize external public relations through event and activity coverage.
Previous Experience at WPS Health Solutions
Before her current role, Jessica worked at WPS Health Solutions as an Event Specialist II from 2018 to 2020. In this capacity, she contributed to organizing and managing various events, enhancing the company's outreach and engagement efforts. Her experience in event management at WPS Health Solutions laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities in public relations and brand journalism.
Background in Event Management
Jessica has a solid background in event management, having worked as an Events Manager at Charlies on Main for 10 months in 2015-2016. She also served as an Event Coordinator at Wisconsin Brewing Company from 2014 to 2016. These roles involved planning and executing events, which equipped her with the skills necessary for her subsequent positions in public relations and brand journalism.
Education and Academic Background
Jessica Marking studied at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting from 2003 to 2007. This educational background has contributed to her communication skills and creativity, which are essential in her current role as a Brand Journalist.
Experience in Sales and Hospitality
In addition to her work in public relations and event management, Jessica has experience in sales and hospitality. She worked as an Independent Sales Director for Mary Kay Inc. from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, she has been involved in the hospitality industry as a Server, Bartender, and Events staff at Revolution Brewing Chicago since 2010. This diverse experience has enhanced her interpersonal skills and customer engagement capabilities.