Kathleen Walsh

Work Experience

Owner and President, JigSaw Marketing Solutions 
From 2002 - 2006, served as an MBE-certified strategic marketing consultant to companies in a variety of industries, including legal, architecture, toy, political lobby, and childrens’ media. In 2009, relaunched the firm with a focus on providing strategic marketing, marketing communications and business development support primarily to the design/build industry.

Principal, Kathy Mignini Walsh Copywriting & Marketing
As an independent copywriter and marketing consultant, Kathy supports a variety of individual clients as well as several local advertising/public relations/design firms. Recent projects include Web site copy for a leading real estate management and development firm, a news release for one of the country’s largest construction companies and a branding strategy complete with name, tagline, and logo design for a start-up holistic nutrition business.

Senior Communications Specialist, A. Bright Idea Advertising & Public Relations
During a two-year stint at this boutique agency, Kathy managed one of the firm’s largest banking accounts in addition to providing marketing and copywriting support for a number of other clients.

P/T Marketing Coordinator, CSD Architects                                                       
Proposal writing and marketing support for what was then the largest architectural firm in Baltimore.

Director of Marketing, Curiosity Kits
In her role as director of marketing for this Maryland-based toy manufacturer, Kathy served on the executive management team in addition to her duties overseeing product development, marketing and sales support. During her tenure, she played a key role in revamping the company’s brand identity and product line, resulting in the company’s sales doubling in the span of one year.

Education

BA, Mass Communications, Loyola College in Baltimore
MS, Marketing, Johns Hopkins University

Published Work and Seminars

Kathy’s articles have appeared in numerous trade, consumer, and business publications including Specialty Retailer, Multifamily Trends, Perspectives on Design, and the Harford Business Ledger.

She has also presented at the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce B2B Expo on how to create a communications plan and taught a course at Harford Community College on the importance of branding in 21st century marketing.

Civic & Community Involvement

Member, Chesapeake Professional Women's Network
Vice President, Prospect Mill Elementary School PTA 2010-2011

Solving your toughest business puzzles.