Emilie Jackson

About Emilie Jackson

With over 25 years of global marketing and operations leadership, I specialize in accelerating revenue and profit growth for B2B and B2C businesses across the US, Europe, and Latin America. My track record spans industries from healthcare and luxury retail to manufacturing, logistics, construction, and TV media.An advanced education in international business, combined with experience at Europe\'s largest media regulatory agency, enables me to bridge global strategies with local customer insights. I bring a market-driven, results-focused approach to every organization I lead — consistently delivering measurable impact.Over the past decade, I have expanded my career into entrepreneurship, following my passion for cultural experiences, brand storytelling, and holistic well-being. As the founder and co-owner of a French Tea Room & Boutique and a Holistic Center, I now channel my expertise into creating transformative spaces where community, wellness, and culture meet.In addition to running my businesses, I am an active speaker in the tea industry, sharing insights at events such as the World Tea Expo in Las Vegas and the Midwest Tea Festival. These experiences have deepened my commitment to education, experiential marketing, and authentic connection — principles I bring to every project and audience.If your company, team, or community is seeking to enhance wellness, foster cultural appreciation, or inspire connection, I offer engaging tea education classes and workshops — customized for corporate clients and the general public. Let\'s connect to create a memorable and impactful experience together.Core Strengths• Entrepreneurship and Business Development• International Marketing and Operations Leadership• Tea Culture and Wellness Education• Creator of High-Impact Campaigns• Customer Experience Design• Margin Maximization through Strategic Analysis and Process Excellence• Team Performance Management and DevelopmentKey SkillsNatural leader with strong executive presence | Highly imaginative strategist | Active listener | Constant learner and fast expert | Skilled negotiator | Cultural intelligence across diverse markets | Relentless commitment to excellenceSpecialtiesEntrepreneurship | International Marketing | Experiential Retail | Tea Culture & Education | Wellness and Holistic Living | Luxury Brands | Fashion & Cosmetics | Branding & Identity | Purchasing Strategy

Experience

1. Marketing and Business Development Owner

   Centered Spirit

   Jun 2015 — Present · Kansas City, MO, US

   Our center is an oasis for healing, with experts trained in Traditional Maya Medicine and Chinese Medicine, nutrition, wellness classes and corrective exercise. We treat digestive and reproductive disorders, pain, stress and everyday health. The French tea room - a first in the area - provides an inviting place to relax and connect with the community.I focus on exploring new ways to expand the Center so we can bring new holistic therapies from around the world to our clients to enhance their health and quality of life.

Education

• Université Paris-Sorbonne

  BA, International Business Management

  1999 — 2003

• ISGP - ESA3 - Talis Business School Campus Paris

  MS, Communication and Market Strategy

  2003 — 2004

• University of Missouri-Kansas City

  E-Scholar Entrepreneurship Program

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Business Development
• Fluently Trilingual
• Brand Development
• Account Management
• Trade Marketing
• Consumer Products
• Strategic Planning
• Advertising
• Strategy
• Direct Marketing
• Marketing Event Planning
• Retail Marketing
• Social Media
• Sports Marketing
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Management
• Marketing Strategy
• Brand Equity Development
• 360 Campaigns
• Marketing Communications
• Creative Merchandising
• Integrated Marketing