Clients.
I started working with Jade when being a creative and a business owner became too much for me to juggle alone. I can be a perfectionist, and it often slows me down. Having Jade take the reigns of my client communication, scheduling, and task management was so transformative to my productivity. Jade does these things so well - much better than I could myself - and trusting her with these critical pieces of my business has allowed me to focus on what I do best - creating!
Jade helped set up organizational systems that were tailored to my working style, became a master scheduler planning a very long to-do list with ease, and seamlessly took over my inbox, communicating on my behalf with the utmost professionalism and tact.
Jess Marsh Wissemann
Justyne Griffin Creative
Jade is a force of nature. In the eight years I have had the fortune of knowing her professionally, I have seen her put out countless figurative fires, as well as one literal work fire. I have also witnessed how gracefully she extends her talents to ignite the passion of a project. In our most recent work experience, Jade served as the production manager for my biggest job yet. I was hired to create large-scale botanical installations for the opening night and cast party of Stephen Sondheim’s final musical, Here We Are, at The Shed in NYC. While the logistics of this project were intimidating, my concerns melted away knowing that I had Jade in my corner. More specifically, I knew that I had the support of someone that values a deep understanding of the ins and outs of her client’s work, in order to be good at what she does as a Creative Manager. She is the rare kind of person that is not afraid to jump in and do the gritty work required of actually knowing the nature of your craft for herself. Simultaneously, Jade leads with generosity, humility, and the foresight of a creative oracle. Her extensive experience in fine dining and events will come as no surprise when witnessing the elegance of her professional correspondence. She’s non-judgemental of your weird creative processes, an earnest collaborator for your best interests, and most importantly- an unshakably kind and trustworthy person. Being able to write this testimonial for Strong Suit is an honor, simply because I cannot wait to see how our creative communities will thrive with Jade’s innumerable talents. I would recommend her collaboration to anyone.
Justyne Griffin
I am a wedding photographer who found running a business alone is a lot to take on. I wanted to work with a business coach for a long time but was overwhelmed with finding someone who understood me. I felt comfortable working with Jade immediately, and we were able to identify the things I wanted to focus on related to improving my workflow. She shared a thoughtful list of goals and objectives with a strategy to work towards achieving each goal. She also provided me with resources I was unaware of. I look forward to implementing these strategies now that the wedding season has come to an end.
Jade is kind, informed, patient, and cool. She always motivates me and gets me thinking more creatively to achieve my business goals. I can't recommend enough.
Nikki Bassette
Jade is a remarkably versatile, multi-talented creative who I’ve had the pleasure to have on my floral design team. I’ve enlisted her help with some of the most physically and artistically challenging wedding jobs, and she consistently rises to the occasion. In these high-stress environments, Jade stays cool under pressure and puts the entire team at ease. In moments when I’m occupied with clients, I trust Jade to call the shots; her years of experience in events management have honed her ability to prioritize what’s most urgent and to jump in where needed. Jade is warm, professional, and moreover, she’s a total blast to be around.
Emily Brennan