Professional Testimonials - please refer to LinkedIN profile for other endorsements.
“I recently had the pleasure to work with Jean Criss professionally after knowing her for 15 years as friend and colleague. It was a wonderful experience working with Jean … she possesses many talents that have made her a successful entrepreneur. She multi-tasks with ease while encouraging those around her to set and reach meaningful goals. She took the time to understand the market challenges during COVID19 facing traditional film houses and how to transition to a virtual cinema in a tailored interview publishing with NYWIFT.”
Lisa Reznik, Program Director of the Film Society of Summit, New Jersey
"Jean Criss is a member of the WLE/LEXCI Women's Leadership group of which I am a part. I came to know Jean as an author, a charity advocate, and as a multi-media and events expert, whose expertise and passion is inspiring. Jean Criss combines the best of entrepreneurial skills with a sense of give back to the community which is beyond admirable. As Editor in Chief of GLOW Beauty, Health & Wellness Magazine, it was a pleasure to recently publish an article about Jean's journey in support of many breast cancer charities through her book, BLISS!"
Anne Akers, Founder/Editor in Chief, GLOW Beauty Health & Wellness Magazine
"Jean is an accomplished author of a book trilogy covering important and personally interesting topics. As an author, she combines an excellent writing skill with captivating images to provide a fun and engaging reader experience. Moreover, Jean is a sales and marketing consultant/expert, who has had many phenomenal experiences and has made many significant achievements during her career. Her abilities to help companies and individuals with their sales, marketing, and publicity strategies are respected and admired by those with whom she has worked."
Don Seitz, Faculty Member, NYU and SVP, Author Solutions, Inc.
"Jean Criss is a high energy, talented media consultant. She worked tirelessly on our first ever “Discover Summit Arts” Festival, and we achieved high visibility through creative use of multiple media venues collectively bringing over 3,000 people to the Summit community throughout our week-long program managing over 50 programs and sponsors in Performing, Visual, Culinary and Healing Arts last June. By far exceeding our goals creating our first destination of the arts event. I still don’t know how she managed all of it – she’s a real pro.”
Mayor Ellen Dickson at City of Summit.
“Jean Criss successfully created a marketplace awareness for Summit as an 'Arts Destination'. Her access to significant media channels was key to building the Discover Summit Arts event as a "brand" this year and for years to come."
Annette Dwyer, Creator of MONDO
"A good deal of the Fifth, Fourth and Third Annual Summit Wine and Food Festival’s success was due in part to the media and marketing expertise of Jean Criss Media. Jean is a terrific facilitator; she’s made our transition from traditional print media to digital and visual seamless and smooth, while increasing our exposure. She also did a great job getting a good amount of new sponsors to our festival year over year. I wholeheartedly recommend her services to any business or enterprise looking for more exposure in media sponsorship, publicity, social media and cable TV."
Ivan Ruiz Founder & Executive Director, Summit Wine & Food Festival, Owner of The Wine List of Summit
"Jean joined us as part of a tricky acquisition. First, she helped drive the advertising revenue continuity on which such acquisitions depend. Then, she used strong sales and diplomatic skills to broaden our product line across multiple media."
Pat Kenealy, Managing Director at IDG Ventures USA
"Jean is a quality professional with a good deal of experience and the energy level to back it up."
Dr. Jeff Papows, PhD/President & CEO, Lotus Development, now Board Member at Agero, Inc.
“Jean is a very results oriented and creative marketing manager. She sets the mark when it comes to developing and maintaining great client relationships and has a keen understanding of the rapidly changing media landscapes in the NY metropolitan area. I learned a great deal under her leadership.”
Sullivan Johnson, Media Consultant, Comcast Spotlight
“I have known Jean for over 12 years. Initially it was a business relationship where Jean was always prepared and really cared that I was successful. Our business relationship has evolved over the years to a friendship which I continue to value. Jean is a loyal, caring person who strives to be the best and do the best!”
Gwyn Thakur, Marketing Consultant, Effective Marketing
“I worked with Jean on a number of non-profit events that we were both involved in. It is always a pleasure working on any committee or task with Jean because she is so professional. She was able to bring amazing contacts and connections to all of the events we worked on together through her vast network of resources.”
Maria Cucciniello-Falzo, Special Events, PR, Fashion/Retail, Marketing Exec, Real Estate
“I had the opportunity to work with Jean on a number of projects including her efforts to lead our top tier national sales programs, corporate forums and events, and publishing ventures with IDG -- she did a fabulous job. Her customer first attitude extended to strong client relations and multi-million dollar deals. She would be an asset to any sales and marketing organization. I'd be happy to serve as a personal reference for Jean.”
Rick Faulk, CEO, Locus Robotics
“While working at IDG, Jean was one of our highest performers. She was always focused on the needs of our customers while being creative, professional, and fun to work with.”
Cherif Moujabber, CEO, Creative Expos and Conferences, Consultant
Komen North Jersey Affiliate Board Testimonials:
"Jean is a conscientious dedicated individual with great organizational skills and commitment to providing excellent service."
Lois Greene, Board President, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, North Jersey Affiliate
"I met Jean Criss when she walked into our office almost four years ago and said that she had just been diagnosed with breast cancer and wanted to do a PSA on the importance of early detection. Within two weeks, a PSA was running on premium channels such as Lifetime, MSNBC, CNN, Food Network, CNBC, etc. Quite impressive! Since that time, Jeans commitment and dedication to the Komen North Jersey Affiliate and its mission have been unwavering. We are most grateful for her support and friendship."
Beverly R. Cohen, Communications Manager, Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate
"Jean and I Co-Chaired the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliates Pink Tie Party in 2009. I truly don’t know where she gets her energy and focus. No task was too great, even with her workload. I didn't know Jean prior to her being diagnosed, but she certainly has not let breast cancer hold her back. Jeans commitment to finding the cure for breast cancer is contagious. It is hard to say no to her when she asks for your cooperation!"
Joan Rothbard Simms, Volunteer, Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate
"If I were to say anything about Jean Criss, it would be to acknowledge her as a woman of extraordinary courage and a woman of extraordinary heart! When she was first diagnosed with breast cancer, Jean came to the North Jersey Affiliate -- not seeking help for herself, but to find a way to help other women in the community by sharing her story and creating breast cancer awareness. In the Spring of 2008, Jean and Comcast partnered with the North Jersey Affiliate and began a collaborative initiative in support of Komen’s signature fundraising and education events which continues to this day. She is a true ambassador of the Komen promise and a dedicated, highly effective spokesperson for the organization in the fight against breast cancer."
Barbara Waters, Education and Outreach Manager, Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate