Essense of Australia
Jill Webb has a diverse work experience spanning several companies and roles. Jill currently holds the position of Sr Director of Social Media at Essense of Australia since February 2023. Prior to that, from February 2022 to February 2023, they worked as the Director of Integrated Marketing at the same company. Before joining Essense of Australia, Jill worked as an Independent Marketing Consultant from November 2021 to August 2022, where they partnered with progressive marketing organizations across various industries. Previously, they held positions as the Director of Digital Marketing at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City from July 2020 to October 2021 and as a National Marketing Leader at Hallmark Cards from August 2018 to February 2020. Furthermore, they also worked in various marketing roles within Hallmark Cards from 2000 to 2013, including National Marketing Manager and Innovation Leader. Prior to that, they were a Creative Production Leader at Hallmark Cards from 2008 to 2010. Jill began their career as a Senior Advertising Specialist at American Century Investments from 1998 to 2000.
Jill Webb received their Bachelor of Journalism degree with a concentration in Advertising from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Jill also pursued studies in Psychology during their time at the university. There is no specific information available regarding the duration of their studies or any previous education they may have had prior to attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Essense of Australia
Essense of Australia is a leading international bridal design house and wholesaler that creates and manufactures award-winning gowns for independent bridal retailers throughout the world under labels Stella York, Essense of Australia and Martina Liana, as well as private label collection Oxford Street and bridesmaid label Sorella Vita. The Essense journey began more than 20 years ago as a shared adventure that took place when Wayne and Martine Harris met - thus establishing the love affair with bridal that would go on to build the worldwide industry leader that is Essense of Australia. The union between Wayne’s talent for business and Martine’s experience in bridal design - brought together by their personal love story - has since fused two passions which changed the way our industry approaches and values the relationship between designers, retailers and brides. Innovative design combined with a passion for creating an exceptional experience has propelled Essense of Australia forward as a world-renowned company, allowing its international team to flourish in an environment that encourages living one’s best professional and personal life. Now employing more than 250 partners worldwide, the Essense team is truly valued as the heart of its growing success as a global company. The company’s Lenexa, Kansas office serves as northern hemisphere headquarters and showroom while its office in Perth, WA, Australia serves as the southern hemisphere headquarters and showroom. Additional offices located in the UK, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Canada help complete the Essense global footprint. The Essense of Australia family of brands can be found at more than 1,200 retailers worldwide including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and throughout Europe. For more information about Essense of Australia and available positions, please visit www.essensedesigns.com/careers.