“I had the pleasure of working with Jennifer, who served as Conference Coordinator for the TD National Reading Summit. She shepherded a demanding and complex organizational challenge through to a highly successful conclusion. Jennifer’s hard working, organized, and detail-oriented approach built confidence among those she worked with. An ability to respond to the unexpected is a must and Jennifer rose to the occasion each time.” Rick Wilks, Co-chair, TD National Reading Summit (Director, Annick Press)
“Jennifer was very thorough, patient, and organized in her approach to working with the staff and board at CARFAC Ontario. It’s always nice when a consultant is able to not only provide a fresh vision but also put together a clear document as a lasting footprint or roadmap of executable targets. Thank you!” Kristian Clarke, Executive Director, CARFAC Ontario
“Without Porch Light Communications and Jennifer Murray’s considerable expertise in the world of publishing and authors, Lit City — Toronto Stories, Toronto Settings, March to May, 2009, would have been a modest effort delivered under duress off the corner of my desk. Instead, this first-ever literary festival celebrating authors who set their work in Toronto was launched to great acclaim on March 6 at Toronto’s 175th birthday celebration at City Hall and culminated on the 10th anniversary weekend of Doors Open Toronto at 40 venues citywide. From guiding our Steering Committee to booking author appearances, Jennifer performed a marvelous literary juggling act that kept publishers in the loop, writers singing her praises and Lit City on course. Balls were never dropped and deadlines never missed. It was a great and inspiring pleasure working with Jennifer and Porch Light.” Jane French, Project Manager, Lit City and Doors Open Toronto, Cultural Services, City of Toronto
“I can always depend on Jennifer to get the job done with efficiency, imagination, and dedication. She’s a terrific teacher, and I am also grateful for her skills as conference coordinator.” Cynthia Good, Director, Creative Book Publishing Program, Humber College School of Creative & Performing Arts
“Brick Books was offered the services of Jennifer Murray in 2007 as a marketing consultant through a grant. After assessing our standard practices, she suggested that we try to get some media coverage for Brick Books and focus this on two big projects – a cross-Canada tour by 2 poets laureate and a new book Night Work: The Sawchuk Poems by Randall Maggs. Jennifer’s advice and nurturing made a huge difference to the success of these two projects and to Brick Books.” Kitty Lewis, General Manager, Brick Books
“What a life-saver Jennifer has been for Kegedonce Press, breathing new life into our marketing efforts through her extensive experience and talents. The materials and tools generated by Jennifer have proved to be invaluable, and I know that I can always rely on Jennifer to deliver what she says she will and more.” Renee Abram, Publishing Manager, Kegedonce Press
“Jennifer was of tremendous assistance in helping us ‘get the word out’ on Toronto Writers’ Centre when we first opened. Her ideas and knowledge were invaluable to us.” Mitch Kowalski, Managing Director, Toronto Writers’ Centre