Jen Wakely

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About Jen Wakely

High-energy, goal-oriented, results-driven, marketing and communications leader. Expertise includes real estate buying and selling transactions for both residential and commercial, marketing campaigns, public relations messaging, communication channels, social media leveraging, fundraising activities, event coordination, promotional materials, and customer experience while serving to develop, engage, and influence the local community. Named one of Muskegon County's '40 Under 40 Leaders, Movers & Shakers' and one of the area's 'Future 15 Up & Coming Leaders'. Recognized as an 'Agent of Change' three times by the Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce for positive contributions to the community. Judge for the Miss Michigan Scholarship Pageant. Nominee Finalist for the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. Named an Outstanding Young Michigander by the Michigan Jaycees Foundation. Judge for 5x5 Business Pitch Night. 2018 Alumni/All-Stars season of Dancing With The Local Stars charity fundraiser. Formerly a Councilmember and Commissioner for the City of Norton Shores, member of the E-Merge Entrepreneur Mentoring Network, a coordinator for the Muskegon Young Professionals (MYP), co-creator of the Love Muskegon Marketing Group, chair of the Mona Shores High School Reunion Planning Committee, Downtown Muskegon Promotions Committee, Board of Directors for Parties in the Park, member of the Greater Muskegon Jaycees, & Building a Better Block Planning Committee. Certified as a Professional Life Coach & a certified personal property appraiser. Currently, a licensed real estate agent and REALTOR, Commissioner & Vice Chair for the Fruitport Village Planning Commission. Additionally, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with emphasis on Business Marketing. My passion is people & community! I love to make waves and make big things happen for people!