Jennifer “Jenny” Tanner

Phone: +46 73 352 8851
Email:hello@jentannercreative.com
Location: Planet Earth (mostly EU)

I'm Jenny – an artist and designer specializing in product development, creative direction, and freelance design, earning a living as a creative since 1992 with nothing but a love for adventure and a whole lot of showing up.

Experience

Owner / Designer | Trophy Queen, USA
Jan 2000 – Present

  • Founded and ran a fully vertical handbag manufacturing company – handling everything from design and pattern making to production, marketing, and sales.

  • Partnered with Ford Motor Company, NHRA, and Mooneyes Japan & USA on custom collections and special projects.

  • Built a focus on cost‑effective product development and efficient manufacturing.

  • Sold designs in stores and at shows across Japan, Australia, Sweden, and throughout Europe.

  • Bags worn by Marky Ramone, Kat Von D, and Demi Moore – my very first bag went to Demi.

Creative Coach | Titus Skate Hannover, Germany
Jun 2025 – Present

  • Shape creative direction and retail experience with a practical, collaborative approach.

Co-Founder / Creative Director | Primer Nationals Hot Rod & Motorcycle Show, Ventura, CA
Jan 2003 – Sep 2009

  • Launched a major regional event – branding, vendor coordination, music lineup, and merchandise.

Co-Owner / Creative Director | Back to the Beach Car Show, Ventura, CA
Jun 2005 – 2008

  • Creative and production for a beachfront car show – vendor wrangling, entertainment booking.

Self-Employed Artist / Designer | Ventura, CA
Jun 1998 – Jan 2000

  • Designed and sold original t‑shirts direct to customers. Learned that good design is only half the battle.

Tattoo Artist | Santa Rosa, CA
Jun 1994 – 1995

  • Built a loyal clientele, honed my eye for custom artwork, and learned how to connect with people one‑on‑one.

Education & Training

Fashion Industry Training
Fashion Biz Inc, Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2005 – Dec 2007

  • Manufacturing

  • Fashion Industry Marketing

  • Small Business Administration

A.A. in Apparel Manufacturing
FIDM, Los Angeles, CA
Jan 2005 – Jun 2006

  • Design

  • Product Development

  • Pattern Making

  • Textile Science

  • Sourcing

  • Branding

  • Marketing

  • Sales & Distribution

  • Business Administration

  • History of Fashion

Fashion Industry Business Coaching
Robert Silverstone, Business Coach
Oct 2005 – Apr 2006

  • Personal Coaching

  • Business Coaching

  • Fashion Industry Mentor

  • Truck Show & Tradeshow Sales

  • Scaled a home‑based business into a fully vertical factory operation

Automotive Upholstery Training
West Valley Occupational Center, Winnetka, CA
Jan 2000 – Jun 2000

  • Industrial Sewing

  • Pattern Making

  • Tools, Techniques, & Materials

Graphic Arts Studies
Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa, CA
Sep 1992 – Dec 1992

  • Color Theory

  • Illustration

  • Layout

  • Typography

  • Analog Tools, Methods & Materials

Tattooer
Trained by John Boy Walton, Santa Rosa, CA
Jun 1992 – Jun 1994

  • Tribal Black Work

  • Traditional Color

  • Needle Soldering

  • Machine Setup

  • Sterilization

  • Aftercare

  • Conventions & Self‑Promotion

  • History of Tattooing & Body Modification