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Bio

Jilly MacDowell: communications expert: writer, editor, graphic & web designer, social media & branding specialist. Philadelphia. Client base of start-ups & associations. Photography, logos, e-blasts, blogs, promotions, media outreach, signage, copywriting, marketing, brochures, advertising. Strong restaurant & food background. Owner of Quiet Storm 2002-2013. Currently writing Quiet Storm Book.

 

On Rue Cremeux in Paris, my favorite city.

Tyler School of Art, Temple University
Philadelphia US / Rome IT
BFA Graphic Design, 1988

I started out as a graphic designer, talked my way into editorial, sidled into webmastering, and then took a long detour into the restaurant business. As the sole owner of a vegan/vegetarian BYOB diner in meaty, drinkin' Pittsburgh, I was challenged, tested & ultimately rewarded.

My background in writing & design was integral to the success of both the physical restaurant & the catering business that supported it. In 2013, I closed the doors after 12 years and wound up living in a great little beach town.

Since then, I've returned to my design & writing roots as well as to my one-time hometown, Philly. I’m proud to be a Point Breeze homeowner. When I’m not working from home, volunteering for cats or designing merch & downloads for my side hustle, I’m exploring Philly on foot, finding inspiration.

I’m always looking for new projects! Get in touch. :)