Jennifer Risdall

Jenn has B.A.'s in Business and International Studies from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and an M.I.M (Master of International Management) from the American Graduate School of International Management, Thunderbird Campus, in Glendale, Arizona. Her international focus was on the European market. She has a working knowledge of French, Spanish and Latin. Jenn completed an extensive advertising course through the Advanced Advertising Studies Institute.

Background:

A Texas-born gal, she thrived in that great state for her first 16 consecutive years on the planet - then lived in London for two years - and returned to the Southwest until she transplanted herself to Minneapolis in 1993.

Little-Known Childhood Facts:

Performed Scottish Highland dancing in high school.

Learned to dive off the high dive at age 4.

Used to create art from soda bottlecaps.

Collections:

Collectible miniatures from her travels.

Anything that has to do with Texas.

Desires:

To be happy and challenged. To write a mystery novel.

Interests:

Reading (mystery & sci fi mostly), writing, golfing, biking, working out, cooking and travel (especially to England, Scotland, Ireland, and, of course, Texas). Jenn is also very involved in volunteer work through the Junior League of St. Paul and Northwest Youth & Family Services.

Previous Experiences:

Jenn has been interested in a variety of vocations in her working life. Her experiences have included work as as an art intern at D Magazine (the city magazine of Dallas, Texas), as a travel agent , and as a tax accountant.

Her fit at RAA:

Jenn will be assisting clients in taking advantage of both traditional and interactive media.

Jenn says: "I'm excited about working on the cusp of evolving media. It's interesting to be on the cutting edge and watch things grow and develop."