FAQs

  • My favorite part of marketing is the chance to lead creative work that matters to me. I’m at my best when I’m guiding a vision — shaping ideas, pushing boundaries, and turning strategy into something real and memorable. I don’t just want to manage tasks; I want to direct projects I believe in, where my creativity has room to breathe and my leadership shapes the outcome. The most rewarding moments come when I can take what fascinates me and transform it into meaningful, well-executed work that

  • “People don’t buy products, they buy stories.”
    It sounds poetic, but it’s half-baked. People buy solutions . Which needs relevance, function, identity, & trust. The story only matters if it reinforces those things. A beautiful narrative doesn’t save a broken product or a forgettable brand.

  • I didn’t take a straight path. I almost flunked out of college early on, but everything changed when I discovered marketing. I realized it gave me the chance to work inside the industries I care about and create meaningful work for the communities I’m part of. That shift sparked a drive in me — I went from barely holding on to graduating at the top of my class & getting my masters in marketing. Fueled by a genuine passion for marketing the products/services I support and care about; to connect, build, and serve with purpose.

  • My ideal marketing role is one where I lead with purpose & setting the creative direction, guiding decisions that align with both strategy and impact, and ensuring the work serves a purpose beyond metrics. I focus on building meaningful, lasting connections between brands and the communities they touch. For me it’s a responsibility to shape work that matters.

The Work Jack.

Hi, I’m Jack. I am a marketing professional with my B.S. & M.S. in Marketing from the University of Tennessee. I started my marketing career as a data analyst, to market researcher, to operationally marketing businesses. I have found passion for helping brands find their people. I believe the best marketing feels less like a pitch and more like a conversation between friends.

I’m a proud nerd, a lifelong learner, and someone who takes my craft seriously. Whether it’s building brand loyalty, crafting campaigns that actually impact lives, or finding the heart behind the strategy, I’m here to help create work that feels real, and that matters to me.

Toki - A chunky tabby cat, extremely vocal and loves attention but not too much.

Dale (Earnhardt Jr.) - Maine coon; offspring of a stray, still acts like he grew up on the streets. Devil child, but he’s cute.

Apollo - Pitbull x Chihuahua, was an anti-social, well-behaved boy. Always loved fast car rides.

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The Personal Jack.

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Contact Me

Interested in working together? Talk shop or chat over mutual interests, Give me a shout!

Jtriley333@gmail.com

(865)209-3032