About Me
Jessie Pappas, MBA
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I've narrowed it down to two traits that have contributed to my success:
1. 'A get it done' mentality, and 2. 'Let's enjoy the process' attitude.
Developing my own website has made me think deeply about why people and brands would want to work with me. All these years of working alongside some of the most brilliant, creative and passionate people in the industry, I've learned that it comes down to personal connection.
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When given the opportunity, we select the individuals we work with based on personal preference. After speaking with colleagues, mentors, vendors and clients, I've narrowed it down to two traits that have contributed to my success: 1. 'A get it done' mentality, and 2. 'Let's enjoy the process' attitude.
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Working hard has always been in my nature, stemming down from an entrepreneurial family. I have learned in my own experiences, over the past 19 years, is that when you enjoy the process the environment around you becomes more productive and enjoyable. It leads to results, reoccurring projects and long lasting relationships.
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I am so grateful for the people who I have met on my journey and look forward to meeting all the new ones coming my way. Shoot me an email anytime at hello@jessiepappas.com.
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- Jessie
Early Life
1980's - 2000
Growing up a NY'er, if you listen closely you'll catch me ordering a 'cawwfee.' My first job was at a local pizzeria and some other local restaurants as a server.
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< This city is where I developed my grit and people skills>
College Days
2000-2004
My team is the Boston Terriers, we are famous for our hockey team and I lived on Comm Ave. At 20, in 2002, I opened my first company, 2nd Level Magazine and sold $2500 in ads for the 1st issue.
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< This is where I formalized my skills with a BS in Business/Finance, and got my first taste real world business>
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The Small Things
2004-2005
Haddad Brands, NYC office gave me my first marketing job overseeing the children and teen lines for Nike, Jordan, NFL, NBA, MLB and Levi's.
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< This is where I learned my work ethic and love for brands >
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Time & Place
Suits & Blush
2005-2007
Running the cosmetics division for a sales based test marketing company, and moved from NYC to CHI opening 6 cities in 2 years.
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<This is where I realized the importance of people skills >
The Slider Box
2007-2009
London based agency, Burgopak, taught me how to manage people and projects. Organization was key working with brands like Motorola and Gillette.
Founding TSO
2010 -2019
Given the opportunity to be an outside consultant meant that I could grow my own team and business. The start of TSO Creative begins now.
US to UK
2010 -2013
Building a TSO team overseas, horses in my back field of my Welsh cottage and winning best branding awards.
Home Sweet MBA
2014-2017
SUNY, Stonybrook University MBA in Innovation in my home state of NY.
Show Stopper
2019- 2021
Joining the Limitless Creative team back in Chicago working on some crazy brand activations for brands like Jordan, Nike and Rakuten. Watch out, we're already here.
Grrreat!
2019-2021
When the iconic brands of your childhood asks you manage a multi-million dollar brand- MorningStar Farms and to help launch the newest craze in the vegan burger world, you jump on that opportunity.
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We Have Soul!
2021-present
Building brands in across consumer categories from spirits to paper goods, from insights, brand strategy to final design concepts and visual identity.